Over the centuries the Scots have made scathingly witty remarks on just about every subject under the sun - not least one another. This collection of Scottish curses and insults reveals the Scottish gift for insult and invective. Special features include a glossary of insulting terms and notes on some celebrated insulters. For the sake of maintaining perspective, the collection also features a range of less than ecstatic comments made on Scotland and the Scots by outsiders.
David Ross is the author of numerous books on Scottish history and culture, including Scottish Quotations and From Scenes Like These: Scottish Anecdotes and Episode, both published by Birlinn. Originally from Dingwall, he was educated at St Andrews and currently lives near Hereford.
Title: Awa' an' Bile Yer Heid!: Scottish Curses and Insults
Author: Ross, David
ISBN: 9781841582443
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Publisher: Birlinn General
Publication Date: 2003-04-14
Number of Pages: 160
Weight: 0.0907 kg
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