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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.
17. Collie buckie
The Edinburgh term for a piggyback | Nick Stafford Photo: Image by Nick Stafford from Pixabay
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18. Gadgie
Once a term for someone who lives in Edinburgh, it is now just a general term for a man. | Third Party
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