New Ulster Scots commissioner not required to speak the language - despite advert appearing in ‘Hamely Tongue’
While the Irish language commissioner is expected to be a Gaeilgeoir their Ulster Scots counterpart needn’t speak the Hamely ...
Ulster Scots commissioner not needing to speak language ‘reflects reality’, says agency CEO
The head of the Ulster-Scots Agency has said that the lack of requirement for the new commissioner to speak the language ...
Our Scots Word of the Week brings you a sweet memory
This sweet treat is defined in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) as: “A kind of toffee or candy made from brown sugar, syrup ...
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KS3 English Language: The Scots language
Scots, the West-Germanic language, has declined in popularity in recent history, however their words are still used by many people. Teachers can use these short clips in the classroom to explore ...
Know your Scots: When did you last stay in a hottle?
This Scots form of hotel is recorded in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language through a number of 19th-century examples.
Executive office launch process to appoint language commissioners
Proposals from the language commissioners have to be approved by the first minister and deputy first minister before taking ...
UN criticises failure to appoint language commissioners
A failure by the executive to appoint commissioners for the Irish language and Ulster-Scots has been criticised by a United ...
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KS3 English Language: The power of Scots words
Never mind. NARRATOR: It's Kaye Adams' job to talk, and as a broadcaster on both radio and television, language is her business. KAYE: I really enjoy using the Scots language. I get a kick out of ...