Practical vocabulary guide
Scottish words for food and drink
Decode familiar food words and the difference between a meal, potatoes, turnips, and an alcoholic drink.
Words to know
Example in context
Local: The scran was haggis, neeps and tatties, then some folk stayed for a bevvy.
Plain English: The food was haggis, turnips and potatoes, then some people stayed for an alcoholic drink.
Use context, not stereotypes
Vocabulary varies by region, age, community, and speaker. These pages explain likely meanings without claiming that every person in Scotland uses every term.
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