This resource features 100 words in varieties of Scots from areas including Caithness, Orkney, Shetland and the North East. These are lists of Scots words, phrases and grammatical features.

The lists are particularly useful for illustrating the similarities and differences between varieties of Scots as it is separated into regional varieties of Scots to help learners at any level boost their Scots vocabulary.

Vocabulary sheets

These Scots words, phrases, and grammatical features can be enlarged, printed, and placed in windows or other locations round the school. Learners can work in threes to find and record as many as possible.

Learners can use the Concise Scots Dictionary, the online Scots Dictionary or the following vocabulary sheets to find definitions. Words generally need to be heard or said at least seven times before they will enter the learners’ vocabulary.

East Central South Scots (Word)

West Central Scots (Word)

Caithness Scots (Word)

North East Scots/ Doric (Word)

Orkney Scots (Word)

Shetland (Word)

Dundonian Scots (Word)

Galloway (Word)

Borders Scots (Word)