Can you speak
Scots?
As part of this year's census people in Scotland will be asked to say if they can understand, speak, read and / or write Scots.
Listening to people on this site speaking Scots will help you decide whether or not you are a Scots speaker.
You will also find examples of writing in Scots which can help you decide if you can read Scots.
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A Braw Nicht Oot
On the 26th of March at 7pm March the Scottish Story Telling Centre in Edinburgh will be staging "A Braw Nicht Oot" Featuring Scots speaking storytellers followed by the short play "Maggie's Body"
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Frequently Asked Questions on Scots and the Census
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