We asked you for your favourite Edinburgh words - these are 13 of your suggestions.We asked you for your favourite Edinburgh words - these are 13 of your suggestions.
We asked you for your favourite Edinburgh words - these are 13 of your suggestions.

13 words that you'll use and know if you grew up in Edinburgh

Every city has a few words and phrases that can leave visitors baffled – and Edinburgh is no exception.

We asked readers on our Facebook page what words immediately come to mind when they think of Edinburgh.

They may not all be entirely unique to Scotland’s capital city, but they are sure to make you feel at home when you hear them.

Here are 13 of the most popular.

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