Shetland
When using English, we say 'Shetland dialect' or just 'the dialect'. 'Shetlandic' is an English name used when writing in English read more
When using English, we say 'Shetland dialect' or just 'the dialect'. 'Shetlandic' is an English name used when writing in English read more
The term Orcadian is sometimes used in English but the dialect is known as Orkney in Scots.Today's Orkney dialect, like that of Shetland, is pervaded with Norse words and turns of speech. read more
The dialect is generally known as Caitnes ('Kate-niss') which is the local form of the county name in Scots.Although Caithness (Caitnes) faces towards Orkney, it forms part of another, read more
The dialect of the North East forms part of the wider Northern Scots dialect, known as The Doric in recognition of its strong association with farming communities read more
People here have traditionally called their dialect Scots or Scotch, but if you live in the northern part of the region you might say you speak Mearns read more
The dialect is known as East Central South to distinguish it from the related dialect further north. Speakers call their dialect Scots or Scotch read more
Scots has been spoken here since the Middle Ages. The dialect is known as South Central Scots, because it is closely related to the other dialects of Central area.
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This dialect covers a large area known as West Central Scots, though speakers usually call their dialect Scots or Scotch which are the traditional names for the language. With read more
The dialect of this region has long been called either Scots (the traditional name) or Scotch. In the city of Dundee, which is on the edge of this region... read more
Borders Scots (Southern Scots) is spoken through a region that covers the greater part of the Borders read more