This sweet treat is defined in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) as: “A kind of toffee or candy made from brown sugar, syrup ...

They are words familiar to fans of the hit TV show Outlander. Now a charity has compiled an extensive list of its favourite Scots words, and their meanings, from the books that the series is based ...

MICHELLE: My favourite Scots word is 'gallus'. Cheeky, bold, mischievous and, let's face it, more than a little bit stylish. That's me. 'Gallus'. NARRATOR: Singer and television presenter Michelle ...

But it's not just in written works that Scots shine. We are also home to some of the finest spoken word artists, none more so than the legendary comedian Billy Connolly. Scots are renowned for ...

Scots Word of the Week comes from Dictionaries of the Scots Language. Visit DSL Online at https://dsl.ac.uk.

KAYE: I really enjoy using the Scots language. I get a kick out of these words and sometimes dropping them into conversation, knowing that the people that I'm with won't have a clue what I'm ...