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Scottish-English
Scots and
Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig)
These are the three main languages. Everyone speaks English and is is officall main language. In the east and south people often speak Scots a sister language of English. It gives Scottish-English many of the words that are associated with the Scottish stereotype: "aye" for "yes", "hoose" for "house", "moose" for "mouse", "dreich" for "wet" etc. Scottish Gaelic is spoken in the west and north and on many of the islands. It is the lots language that has almost died out due to the English language. Examples of words taken from Gaelic can still be seen in Scots and Scottish English for example the word "Loch" meaning Lake.
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RafaThe Scots use English as their main language, but there is also a Scots language/dialect that is spoken in certain regions with distinct vocabulary and pronunciation differences. Additionally, Scottish Gaelic is spoken in parts of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands.
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Where does the Scots word 'lum' come from?
The Scots word "lum" comes from the Old English word "lumm" which means "chimney" or "smokestack." It has been in use in Scots language for many centuries to refer to a chimney or the flue of a fireplace.
Do the Scottish people speak galician?
No, the Scottish people speak Scottish Gaelic or Scots language. Galician is a language spoken in northwestern Spain.
What language used to be spoken in Scotland?
Scottish Gaelic and Scots were historically spoken languages in Scotland. Nowadays, English is the most commonly spoken language in Scotland.
Has Mary Queen of Scots influenced the Scottish language?
Mary Queen of Scots, as a historical figure, did not have a direct influence on the Scottish language. However, her reign and interactions with other European courts may have indirectly influenced language trends in Scotland during that time.
Which countries speak Scottish?
Scotland is the country where Scottish English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic are spoken. Scottish English is the most widely spoken language in Scotland, while Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages.
