Mum saying goodby to her pups destined for new owners.

Scottish Word: Ilka.

Tags: basket, box, dog, Pets, pup, tongue

Fare-thee-weel, thou first and fairest! Fare-thee-weel, thou best and dearest! Thine be ilka joy and treasure, Peace, Enjoyment, Love and Pleasure! Ae fond kiss, and then we sever! Ae fareweel, alas, for ever! Deep in heart-wrung … Continue reading Ilka. →

basket, box, dog, Pets, pup, tongue

Farm labourers when countryside population and sociability was at its peak.

Scottish Word: Howk.

Tags: basket, earth, farmer, mud, picking, potato, potatoes, wellies, work

“Sic guid seasonal earnings winni gang awa. Nae machine will ivir howk tatties oot o the glaur fitlike hauns can – it canni de done, happy days.” Translated: howk: dig out. “Such opportunity for earning substantial … Continue reading Howk. →

basket, earth, farmer, mud, picking, potato, potatoes, wellies, work

Scottish Words Illustrated

A Scottish word a week illustrated defined and translated.

Scottish Words tagged with: basket - 2 posts.

Scottish Word: Ilka.

Scottish Word: Howk.