England is not far down south but sometimes Scotland can seem like a different planet - as our colourful expressions and accents could leave any newcomer scratching their head.
Intriguingly, this isn’t just a case of ‘slang’ or Billy Connolly-esque accents as Scotland is considered a multilingual country. Native languages like Scots, Scottish Gaelic and of course English, all come together under an array of beautiful accents and dialects.
If you’re Scottish, or have lived here, then you’ll know well that we have developed our own style when it comes to using English – and so certain words don’t mean what the Collins Dictionary says they do in the context of Scotland.
To spare you asking for translations, here are 40 everyday English words and phrases with different meanings in Scotland.
33. Jessie
Fondly remembered for being a memorable character in the Toy Story movies or just generally a pretty name, calling someone a Jessie here is to say they're a wuss or wimp. Photo: Gage Skidmore via WikiCommons
34. Dinghy
"Grab a paddle mate, because you've been dinghy'd" - what this means is that, similar to the word "patch", your mates have abandoned you. Photo: aloh47 via CanvaPro
35. Banjo
In Scotland this means to hit someone as opposed to just referring to an iconic musical instrument. Photo: SchulteProductions via CanvaPro
36. Pudding
Are we referring to cake or dessert? No, Scots use the word 'pudding' to describe a type of sausage, like black pudding, which is often battered and served with a side of chips. Photo: richjem/ Na Urchin via Canva Pro