These are Scotland's 30 favourite words

These Scottish words have been passed down through generations and sum up perfectly moods, feelings and people in a way like no other.

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?

5. Wheest

Also whisht, weesht. To silence, to cause to be quiet, to hush, quieten. "Haud yer wheest!" | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock

Also bra', braa. Of things: fine, splendid, illustrious; also used ironically. "It was a braw day." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock

Also bumfill. An untidy bundle; a pucker, ruffle, in a garment. "A raised lump e.g. in a sheet." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock

A brook or stream, also known as the water used in brewing. "Gang ower the burn..." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock