A number of Scottish idioms and phrases feature prominently in a British Council list that sheds light on the evolution of ...

However, English is not the only dialect heard in the UK. Celtic languages remain, including Welsh and Scottish Gaelic, which are still spoken primarily in the north west of both countries.

The first part is about the origin and development of the Celtic peoples and their absorption into various empires. The second is the rediscovery of their culture, languages and links. The third ...

Making the list was the playful yet direct “Haud yer wheesht!” – which translates to “be quiet” or “shut up”. This popular ...

Launched to coincide with World English Day, the Northern Ireland phrase can be traced back to the 1800s and is a common ...

Chris O’Dowd and Seán McGinley star as Conor McPherson’s first new play in over a decade casts a magic spell in London ...