Edinburgh has been the home of countless worsmiths - such as Ian Rankin, Irvine Welsh and Sir Walter Scott, so it’s no surprise the city has developed it’s own vernacular over the years.
From insults to compliments, and the occasional tounge twister, our list has the phrases you need to know from Auld Reekie.
Take a look at our list below and see how many you use.



3. Radge
Someone who is mad, crazy or consistenly angry. See: Begbie, Francis "Franco". | Archive Photo: Archive
