But if you don’t have links to Scotland, these words and their meanings may not be what you think.

13. Ginger
What people outwith Scotland think it means - A spice. What people in Scotland know it means - A carbonated drink. Photo: Pixabay

14. Greet
What people outwith Scotland think it means - A polite way to welcome someone. What people in Scotland know it means - To cry. Photo: Pixabay

15. Hen
What people outwith Scotland think it means - A female chicken. What people in Scotland know it means - A term of endearment for a woman. Photo: Pikist

16. How
What people outwith Scotland think it means - To ask how. What people in Scotland know it means - To ask why. Photo: Pixabay
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