These Scottish words made up a shortlist of some of the nation’s favourites. How many of the shortlist have you heard or use regularly?
1. Beastie
Familiar and affectionate contraction of beast. "Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim'rous beastie." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
2. Besom
Also bissom, bizzem, bizzum. A term of contempt applied jocularly to a woman or young girl. "Girl with a bit of an attitude. I use it as a term of endearment, for a friend with confidence who is not afraid to stand up for herself." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
3. Dreich
Long-drawn-out, protracted, hence tedious, wearisome. "It's the perfect word for a certain type of weather, damp, wet, grey and depressing..." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
4. Sitooterie
In a restaurant etc., an area where patrons can sit outside; a conservatory. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock