Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...
Scots Word of the Week: The inside track on outdoor relaxation
In October 2003, a reporter in the Scotsman enthusiastically approved of the use of this Scots term: “The official opening of the Saline ‘Sitooterie’ caught our eye yesterday, or should that be ‘ee’.
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Scots scientists say whale song 'similar to human language'
This suggests that, like humans, whale song is transmitted “culturally”, meaning that whales learn their communication systems from each other. Researchers used methods inspir ...
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The origins and use of the word 'church'
The word 'church' in common language has many meanings depending on the context. This is the story ...
'I’m a Scot and teach our dying language to people all around the world'
Recent efforts have been made to revive the language with the government's Gaelic Language Plan aiming to bring it back into ...
Jackie Kay on the Scots language
Poet Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots: Coorie Doon: A Scottish Lullaby Story. She joins presenter Michael Rosen to talk about her love of the language and what it meant to her growing up.
What the science of baby-speak can tell us about whale songs
Just like popular songs on TikTok, new humpback whale songs can rapidly spread across regions and populations to replace ...
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'I’m a Scot and teach our dying language to people all around the world'
Centuries ago Scottish Gaelic was the language of the nation but after years ... She also produces seasonal lessons to give you the words you may need for each holiday. Here are some phrases ...
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A Proposed Translation Hints at the Origins of the Mysterious Galloway Hoard
Discovered in a field in Scotland in 2014, the Viking Age "community property" is now the focus of a new exhibition in ...
The Chief is back! Meet Scotland’s top cop and his trusty team as they give us the inside scoop on the new comedy series
The sitcom sees The Chief wrestle with contemporary dilemmas and workplace politics, while trying his best to remain relevant in an ever-changing world ...
How is whale song similar to human language?
Whales use moans, snores, chirps and cries that are known as whale song. And now, a new study has found that whale song is ...