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

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. AN EPIC fantasy novel, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, has been translated into Scottish Gaelic for the first time. J.R.R ...

From a Gaelic perspective, however, it is clear that Ossian is a manifestation of a well-attested tradition that existed long ...

Catherine — Greek origin meaning “pure,” classic Scottish royal name 111. Donald — Gaelic origin meaning “world ruler,” truly traditional Highland name 112. Helen — Greek origin ...

While some people may already struggle to understand the Scottish accent, it isn't helped by the fact some words have unique meanings in Scotland.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. AN OPEN letter signed by hundreds of people has been sent to all MSPs appealing for Gaelic Community Development to be strengthened in the ...

Language is an important part of Scottish culture, and our colloquial phrases have been puzzling tourists for generations. Historically, Gaelic and Scots were widely spoken across the country ...

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.