Resources For Writers
My Quick and Easy Guide to Writing In Scots
Whether you’re an old hat or brand new to writing and reading in Scots, or you want to know more about the history and heritage of the language, there are many online resources ready to help you on your way.
Of course, there’s far more to Scots than a simple search of the DSL, or heaven forbid, using a Scots -> English translator.
Luckily, I’ve written a few articles on the matter here.
For more advice, check out my Scots writing articles.
Please note: This list is a work in progress, which I will add to when I get chance.
Beyond This Website
Learn The Theory
These Scots language resources focus on helping you get to grip with the wider context of the words you want to use
For a thorough introduction to all things Scots, look no further than The Scots Language Centre. It’s your one stop shop for all things Scots; history, news, resources, and much more.
The Dictionary of the Scots Language is another invaluable resource, as it is the one major resource collecting and cataloguing Scots words. It lists words with their dialect variants and gives a lot of historical context and examples.
It’s important to remember that one-to-one translation does not necessarily work, but if you need a word or you have a word and you’re not sure how to spell it, the DSL has your back.
Reading In Scots
You’ll be delighted to know that there’s more to Scots than Robert Burns and Irvine Welsh. There are a wealth of authors – old and new – who’ve been producing some wonderful work in Scots. It’s not all Trainspotting!
