Test your knowledge of Scots with our words and phrases quiz


Even if you don’t hail from this country, chances are you’ll be aware of some Scots words – the success of shows such as Outlander and films like Trainspotting, Brave, and Sunshine on Leith to name but a few have brought the language to even greater prominence.
This quiz, comprising 25 questions, asks you to define several words or phrases commonly used in Scotland.
While some may not strictly belong to the Scots language per se, we’ve bent the rules to include them.
Let us know how you get on, and be sure to share this with your pals to see who comes out on top!
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