We recognise Scots as one of the three historical indigenous languages of Scotland, along with Gaelic and English. For #BookWeekScotland, we’ve put together this video of our favourite Scots words. Hae a #blether with us and let us ken yours. | The Scottish Government

Here are some favourite Scottish words from the Scots Language Awards this month! We had a braw time at the Hands Up for Trad ceremony at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery where we enjoyed a blether about all things Scots. • Dundee and Angus Scots Scriever Taylor Dyson • Scots Writer of the Year Yvonne Tait • Slam poet Hamish MacDonald • Scottish Book Trust team member Lindsay Johnstone • Young Scots Writer of the Year Morven Templeton • Historian Terry McBride Thanks for sharing your favourite

Scots language poet and writer, Len Pennie, performs ‘The Vow’ taken from her new collection Poyums Annaw for a special episode of The Adverb at Hay Festival available this evening on BBC Radio 4 at 9pm. The Adverb | Listen on BBC Sounds #HayFestival #HayFestival2025 | BBC Radio 4