Natives stunned to find their well managed permaculture woodland turned into stony unproductive farmland.

Scottish Word: Skinnymalink.

Tags: axe, environment, forest, fort, hunting, indian, native, saw, skinny, wood, woodland

“Crivens! whaur huv they skinnymalinkies come frae an what have they done tae oor weel tended permaculture? Thon lan’s wershet noo.” Translate: skinnymalink: thin person, bones and skin only. “My goodness! Where have all these dreadfully … Continue reading Skinnymalink. →

axe, environment, forest, fort, hunting, indian, native, saw, skinny, wood, woodland

Children as red indians canoeing a cardboard box across the rug with a vision of the route round the estuary in their heads.

Scottish Word: Firth.

Tags: box, cat, firth, fort, kids, mat, nursery, play, playing, rug

“This is rare! Cmon let’s awa outside an put the box into the firth an dae it for real.” Translate: firth: estuary, wide inlet of the sea. “This is great fun! Come on let us away … Continue reading Firth. →