On the picnic the wife feeds the many sheep with bits of sandwich while one of the kids feed snoring dad the other things in plentiful supply in the field.

Scottish Word: Purl, purls.

Tags: droppings, hills, meadow, mountains, mouth, picnic, sheep

“Will he no boke wi you feeding him sae many purls?” Translate: purl: the little balls of dung found amongst the grass excreted by sheep, rabbits etc. “Do you not think that he’ll throw up with … Continue reading Purl, purls. →

droppings, hills, meadow, mountains, mouth, picnic, sheep

Scottish Word: Broo.

Tags: coop, dove, doves, drip, droppings, husband, pigeon, pigeons, wife

“Doo poo on the broo’s considered guid luck ye ken – ye should be happy.” Translate: broo: forehead. “Pigeon crap dropped on the forehead is considered good luck you know – you should be happy.” The … Continue reading Broo. →