A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
e that at aw; an ah'm sure ah cannae be Mabel, cause ae aw soarts on page 19
it kin talk: an onyweys, they cannae hing ye fir tryin." So she sa on page 21
ner, an aw soarts ae hings-ah cannae mind hauf ae them-an it's a f on page 23
grow any mair than this-Ah cannae git oot the door as it is-och on page 35
e tae ma size; an Seein as it cannae exactly make me any bigger, i on page 40
Also on pages 43, 45, 57, 64, 66, 72, 88, 89, 95, 96, 107, 109, 111, 114, 117, 119
28 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
We cannae keep it - unnerstaund? on page 40
ye cannae commaund on page 50
Ah cannae hive ye in hauf-licht, on page 64

3 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
it they huv tae dae, well. Ye cannae get blood oot ay a stane. Ah on page 9
'Ah cannae take this, It's too much, ah on page 11
cannae. Every man is a prisoner ay t on page 12

4 matches

Burnett, Mikey nobody remembers the birdman - It's Ladle, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
how wis jist aboot tae start. Cannae mind the name ae it now, like on page 34

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
ae take oor usual seat but ah cannae sit doon ahm too fuckin ragin on page 3
n that phone ae yours that ye Cannae leave it alane fur two minute on page 4
But Dolly cannae hear me, she's starin at him. on page 6
ck taewards us. It's dark, ah cannae tell if he's lookin at me or on page 7
p a fuckin level, Angie, hen. Cannae let this cunt win, nae matter on page 13
Also on pages 21, 22, 23, 29, 30, 61, 104
12 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 84 - The Fate o the Philosopher, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
ye ken,' said Morag, 'A still cannae help but think that there's s on page 47
'Ah, ye cannae whack it,' said Tam, savourin on page 50
said Tam. 'Ma rational brain cannae e'en allow me a final comfort on page 51

3 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
, shut up, mate, honestly. Yi cannae bounce aboot sayin shit like on page 9
street past there anymore. Yi cannae just stoat aboot ootside yir on page 17
'Bastard, man! Cannae fuckin believe A missed it!' on page 29
Finnegan cannae come back fae that wan. 'AHHH on page 30
ts n the storytellin begin. A cannae be arsed listenin tae it the on page 31
Also on pages 32, 33, 36, 40, 54, 55
11 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
"whit they cannae enjoy thersel." on page 9
"Ye cannae get oot noo on page 22
Force cannae beat persuasion. on page 28

3 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 85 - The Belt, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
x equals three times c but A cannae wark oot whit c is so A can w on page 41

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 85 - Archie Dodds, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
st a shuve ower. Ooooooooh! A cannae jee it ony, it's ower hivvie! on page 20
Aw ma legs ir taibetless an A cannae muve ma richt airm!' Thare wi on page 23

6 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
nae ringlets; an I'm shuir I cannae be Mabel, for I ken maist thi on page 18
denner, an aa kin o things-I cannae mind the hauf o thaim-an it b on page 22
even the nou, I cannae get oot that door-TI wish tae on page 34
"I'm feart I cannae explain mysel, Sir," said Ali on page 42
t I am, Sir," said Alison; "I cannae mind things as I uised tae--a on page 44

29 matches

Harvey, Tracy Anne Lallans 90 - The Missus, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, poetry
Ah cannae luik! on page 8
Said 'lass, the bawtie cannae help it.' on page 9

2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 90 - Sally, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
'm no in sic a leather thit A cannae blether tae you.' on page 59

4 matches

Moodie, Gordon D. Lallans 90 - Snoke Iz A Pithie Warlock, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
wiss iz oot o yon place as Ah cannae haunle the reek o it. on page 78

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 87 - The Neep Lantern, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Central, prose
'Weel ye cannae come wi us, you're ower slaw, on page 22

3 matches

MacKinnon, Ann Lallans 70 - Five Poems, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, poetry
I cannae tak the lift ony mair, on page 61

1 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
I'll tell you, thur wis nae 'cannae dae this, no daen that' back on page 1

22 matches

Clark, Thomas Eemis Stane 2 - Editorial: A Twa Wey Street, (Eemis Stane 2023) Central, prose
iterature we think we dae, it cannae jist be oors alane. We cannae on page 3

2 matches

Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
nd 0 oors sae scabbit that it cannae fend furth a decent life for on page 6

3 matches

Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
The bouk cannae tak a beatin fur aye on page 13
Ah cannae fin a pair that suits on page 15
s it haen a hert fu o luve ye cannae express? on page 18
Cannae hae weemin wi knawledge, skee on page 26

4 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
Ah cannae help but heize ma lairnins on page 13
it's ancient an scary an cannae be killed. on page 66
no in poems a dug cannae read or eat. on page 70
she cannae staun up cos her fleece is ow on page 74
Ah cannae fin the bedroom licht. on page 75
Also on pages 77
17 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
s fee raither nor siller. "Ye cannae eat siller, lass, but ye can on page 43
lt in at Netherwood, an tho I cannae speak for him, I've a norie o on page 77

2 matches

Smith, Donald Saut and Bluid: A Scotsaga, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250341) Central, prose
'The waa cannae be biggit in sax months!' on page 14

4 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
doon an' doon 'til ye feel ye cannae move, lik' a maukit mingin' p on page

4 matches

Cunningham, Lucy nothing but a set of eyes for stars - Swedish Fish, (Association for Scottish Literature 2023 ISBN: 978-1906841546) Central, prose
"Ye cannae feed them Swedish fish pal. I on page 36
, it looked a bit like jam. A cannae be sure wit it wis. on page 39

2 matches

Pyper, Hugh S. The Five Scrolls, (Handsel Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1912052790) Central, poetry
Mony watters cannae slocken luve on page 17

1 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
ah niver saw her write it. Ah cannae mind huvin said anyhin worth on page 1

8 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
man cookin meals wae food she cannae eat, on page 6
A game's no a game if ye cannae no lose, on page 7
An A cannae be arsed bein arsed wae ma li on page 12
es thae cheques that ma brain cannae fill - on page 13
They cannae be arsed wae bairns awready t on page 15
Also on pages 21, 21, 26, 32, 33, 34, 36, 48, 52, 56, 77, 79, 84, 89, 95, 103, 105
36 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
, mind Ah'm no that sorry, Ah cannae really thole that wife o' his on page 6
knittin'" the socks fur? They cannae be fur ma fether, he'd git in on page 7
in the toon that day, an' ye cannae no offer a cup o' tea tae fol on page 9
earn whar they're gan so they cannae cry up a storm tae sink the b on page 14
ye cannae sterve the bairns, an' yer ma on page 15
Also on pages 16, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 32, 34
18 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
'I CANNAE SMELL A BLOOMIN THING.'' on page 20
Hoo lovin parents cannae see on page 29

2 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
ahint waas sae thin ye cannae even bash yer heid agin. on page 47
but if the feck o' folk cannae sort their Kant frae Comte on page 49

4 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
to goddess and mortal bard Ye cannae follow this. on page 4

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
an ma patio chairs because ah cannae afford a decent couch. Ah sit on page 16
gee me that look, comrade. Ah cannae help boays like us are destin on page 19
Ah cannae believe ma eyes. He's done it on page 25
sight. Yince yur in here yae cannae help but feel civilization as on page 27
ion ae misery. But, well, yae cannae blame thum fur furgettin they on page 28
Also on pages 29, 35, 50, 51, 52, 58, 59, 62, 65, 69, 71, 72, 75, 79, 82, 83, 107, 112, 117, 119, 124, 129, 130, 134, 135, 137, 140, 141, 144, 158, 159, 168, 169, 171, 177, 180, 184, 199
49 matches

Bryden, Hugh Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
cannae hiv seen the sides Ah can. on page 103

1 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
fash yersel aboot the bits ye cannae unnerstaund. Sit back and let on page 12
at, are they? And nooadays ye cannae jist tak the speedometer oot on page 17
im, 'It must be Superglue. It cannae be onythin else. That'll teac on page 27
'Ye cannae mak it talk,' Fred said. 'Ye on page 37
Her faither gurred, 'If ye cannae talk sense then haud yer whee on page 51
Also on pages 56, 57, 58, 69, 73, 79, 81, 89, 90, 96, 98, 99, 100, 103, 106, 119, 123, 124, 137, 141, 144, 145, 149, 157, 162, 173, 174, 187, 189, 190, 194, 196, 209, 215, 224, 225, 226, 229
51 matches

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
but cannae pit a name tae on page 167

1 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
ex Salmond an Angus Robertson cannae be seen as oniethin bit a ric on page 8
chtin fer the British Flag ye cannae be a terrorist, cin ye? Tell on page 11
o a system o governance that cannae even recognise that it's no g on page 16
reserved tae Westminster, ye cannae legally cry this theft. But t on page 24
s an Help Ma Kilt, but gin ye cannae see thru sic dreck, ye need y on page 28
Also on pages 42, 53, 56, 64, 70, 78, 89, 98, 104, 116, 117, 120, 123, 126, 133, 145, 147
26 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
Cannae believe it wis a bag ae whelk on page 4
inner. But it's Christmas, ye cannae be turnin doon drink ae any s on page 172
huvin a sword like this if ye cannae use it?? Ah gie mah granda th on page 173
Ah cannae believe it man that was class on page 175

4 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 59 - Rants and Foys, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
ma heid in the 1960s, but it cannae nooadays be geckit an scornit on page 56

1 matches

Dareau, Mareau Lallans 59 - The Dictionar o the Aulder Scottis Leid (DOST), (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
clik auld spellin conventions cannae aye be brocht bak intil uiss on page 59

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
w, naw,' replied William, 'ye cannae hae it.' on page 23
ity-toity air, 'A'm afraid ye cannae see the maister. He's at his on page 34
ther ane pit in, 'Naw he jist cannae keep awa frae Nan, is that no on page 60
'Ye cannae dae that. Ye cannae leave me alane tae get hame J on page 65

5 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
them on wi a felt tip pen. He cannae bend his toes right an he has on page 11
t the airm bands, Ah said, Ah cannae. She said, Yi can. Ah said, A on page 14
his swimmin lessons soon. He cannae wait. But he's a bit feart. H on page 15
an tent. An another thing, ah cannae understaun a word she says ca on page 16
Marie though, they jist pure cannae be bothert daein it. on page 23
Also on pages 25, 26, 41, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 66, 67, 71, 73, 76, 79, 81, 83, 85, 86, 87, 91, 92, 101, 114, 115, 120, 126, 137, 145, 148, 152, 154, 164, 169
69 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
en Mrs Baffe said saftly, "Ye cannae be disappointit, ma darlin, i on page 32
ablow that wrapper. Ye really cannae expect tae be as lucky as aw on page 33
eordietta. 'Please open it. I cannae tak the waitin.' on page 34
m. I jist adore chawin-gum. I cannae dae wioot it. I chaw it aw da on page 37
' snippit Grannie Jockina, 'I cannae thole that wee nyaff!' on page 41
Also on pages 48, 53, 62, 66, 68, 70, 73, 78, 80, 82, 84, 91, 108, 112, 116, 123, 124, 125, 127, 129, 134, 137, 140, 143, 145, 152, 157, 158, 160, 162, 171, 172
42 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
s at the stage noo whaur they cannae believe it if he does onythin on page 15
and are TOTALLY honkin, and I cannae thole bein in the hoose when on page 30
Ma Da cannae staun heidbanger music, and t on page 31

3 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
We cannae afford, Tony says, These extr on page 45
Ye cannae jist switch it aff, on page 60
Cannae pit ma finger oan whit it is, on page 84
The end is nigh! - ye cannae win! on page 94
ither needccessities that we cannae dae wi'oot. on page 107
Also on pages 111, 114, 119, 121, 125, 150
15 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
vous. But Mr McDonald said ye cannae get lost here. No when the sc on page 4
a bit thick. It's no that ah cannae speak proper, ah kin, but thi on page 6
ae matter hoo hard ah try, ah cannae seem tae beat hur. Mind ye, s on page 10
Ah'm so oot o breath that ah cannae reply. She's barely broken a on page 11
'Ah cannae say the same aboot ye,' ah re on page 12
Also on pages 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42, 44, 50, 51
28 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
Cannae dae right fur daein wrang on page 35

1 matches

Travers, Martin A Nappie Lassie Blethers tae a Fritter, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, script
Twinty seiven year auld an ye cannae drive a caur. Ye mey as weel on page 2

2 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
's like, and if ye hivnae, ye cannae possibly imagine it. For the on page 11
"We cannae act aw surprised," Violet sai on page 33
the theatre the nicht, and we cannae find a cookbook in the hale h on page 37
"TI cannae tell ye how grateful we are," on page 43
"Ye cannae gang easy on bairns," the man on page 48
Also on pages 58, 63, 79, 85, 88, 146, 147, 149, 151, 160
15 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
'Cannae wait till oor son gets here, on page xii
tbaw wi,' Donald replies. 'Ah cannae lie.' on page xiii
Ah cannae mind bein in so much pain wi on page xix
ur pocket fur a taxi here. Ah cannae remember the last time she sa on page 4
han happy tae brush whit they cannae see, whit they dinnae underst on page 5
Also on pages 8, 12, 27, 28, 29, 30, 41, 47, 60, 61, 63, 75, 78, 83, 84, 89, 92, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119
37 matches

Steele, Gregor Dinnae Mak Me Laugh, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
"Ah cannae mind ma password - on page 7
But if it cannae thole ye, on page 16

3 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
an wi legs ye cannae caw on page 5
breenie cannae see the wudd fur the trees on page 31
but nou he cannae bevvy mair on page 68

3 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 58 - Three Waddins and Fowr Funerals - a monologue, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
he wisnae richt fur Erchie. A cannae think whit brocht him tae wad on page 59

1 matches

Kay, Billy Lallans 78 - Thochts on the bonnie broukit bairn at hame an abroad, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
gey sair, it's gey sair - I cannae thole it ony mair, can ye no on page 10

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
e geenipig? It's deed ken, an cannae eat ocht!" on page 79
"Whit aboot the ratton? Oo cannae droon a ratton in a frozent b on page 84

2 matches

Tindal, Betty Lallans 67 - Two poems by Betty Tindal, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central - Dumfries, poetry
bit sometimes they jist cannae help theirsels; on page 129

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 61 - Twa poems, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Lothian, poetry
He sets me wrang, I cannae weave ma wab, on page 59
Laired in the derk; he cannae skaith me here on page 60

2 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 67 - In Search o Robert Henrysoun, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
She said, "I cannae pit a face tae him, but I ken on page 123

1 matches

McPartlin, John Lallans 68 - Black Staff , (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, poetry
He had protestit: "The Law cannae bend!" on page 112

3 matches

Adamson, Donald Bield, (Tapsalteerie 2021) Central - Dumfries, poetry
Fowk cannae aye be thegither on page 20
cannae sleep on page 24
and whyles whit cannae be tellt on page 27

3 matches

Crawford, Ross Eemis Stane 1 - Ane Dialog betwix King James VI, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, script
e huv tae say in Erse that ye cannae say in Scots? It's yin ae the on page 11
but that's tae be expectit. I cannae verie weel ask the Earl ae Gl on page 12

3 matches

Clark, Thomas Eemis Stane 1 - Ye’re Still Here? It’s Ower. Gang Hame., (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
ak a different road, an if ye cannae find wan, mak wan. on page 24

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom Minoritie Status, (Tapsalteerie 2017) Central - Kirkcaldy, poetry
Cannae caa up its sun, its starns, i on page 21
ook back whit were precedents cannae tell whit follaes on page 26
ot naewhaur ti gang back ti I cannae unraivel on page 27

4 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
ghts A'll gie ye that, bit ye cannae complain jist look at ma flat on page 45

1 matches

McCrory, Pat Lallans 56 - Embdy Lost a Jaickit?, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
It's got me oot ae sums so it cannae be bad. on page 113

1 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Glasgow Gruffalo, (Itchy Coo 2017 ISBN: 978-1785300592) Central - Glasgow, weans
"Aw naw, jeezo, iss cannae be right. on page 15

1 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Glasgow Gruffalo's Wean, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303425) Central - Glasgow, weans
"I cannae remember whit happened at aw, on page 6

1 matches

McDermid, Val The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Gowd Breeks, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
he took a fricht. "What if Ah cannae see onyhing? A'bdy wid think on page 60
luid, then white as snaw. "Ah cannae see onyhing, but if ah tell t on page 61
the jaikit. Silk sae fine ye cannae feel it." on page 63
the junior joukster said. "Ye cannae on page 65

4 matches

Fitt, Matthew The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Wee Story Aboot Love, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
h tae the wee tin sodger. "Ye cannae cam in here wioot yer passpor on page 77

1 matches

Douglas, Ashley The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - Sweet Sang o the Widd, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
wee maid thocht. "Surely thon cannae be bonnie music?" on page 106

1 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
ns, blacks an taigs. Fowk wha cannae address their past cannae bui on page 55
tho I cannae see them on page 56

4 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 67 - William Motherwell (1797 - 1836), (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
rooned hissel in 1810, sae he cannae hae kent him as a freen, but on page 69

1 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 58 - Allmairshall, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
nly giein the opportunity, he cannae be suir Mairshall hasna juist on page 72

1 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 58 - fower poems bi John Waddell, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
Ye'll swear A cannae hae it richt, on page 62

3 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 73 - Waashin Day Weirriors, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
a o thaim. "Dinnae tell me ye cannae mind od't?" on page 64

1 matches

McPartlin, John Lallans 73 - Wrack, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
ah cannae see yer grace o leuk an limb. on page 77

1 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 73 - Proverbs o Hell, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
abuin the deid wha cannae mane. on page 78

1 matches

McCabe, Alan Lallans 73 - Unsteek the Door o Ma Hert, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
An A cannae steek ma een the noo on page 94

2 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 57 - Lea the leid alane, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
real economic advantages at cannae noo be challenged, nae maitte on page 56

2 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
'Gin ye cannae sey onythin guid aboot a bidd on page 16
ve fir the love o buggery, Ah cannae ... Aw, fir fu...' Ah smelt t on page 17

2 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
e tap ae es strong voice, 'Ah cannae save thim, Ah cannae.' on page 43
'Och naw, Ah cannae be boathered,' Ah says. 'C'mo on page 45
'Ah don't see how we cannae go an make up wir ain minds.' on page 46
terrible pain in es back. 'Ah cannae goan,' e said, 'Ah cannae', b on page 47

8 matches

McPartlin, John Lallans 67 - Efter the Bonspiel, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
whiles they offend, at least cannae be bocht; on page 63

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Jordan's New Jaiket, (Education Scotland 2014) Central, weans
‘Da, I cannae find ma new jaiket.’
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 168, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
ots. The hamelt Scots speaker cannae lairn hou tae better his yuis
g, Scots, is left oot, a body cannae lowp tae ony consait ither no
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 167, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
A'm no a native spikker - A cannae say the proper Aiberdeen lang
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 178, (self-published 2008) Central, newspaper
There cannae be ony increase in the yuiss
1 matches

Reider O'Doom Aye!, (damagnifyingless.wordpress.com 2013) Central, poetry
We cannae even talk richt.
An’ ony man thit says ye cannae,
2 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
them on wi a felt tip pen; he cannae bend his toes right an he has
in swimmin lessons soon an ah cannae wait. Ah cannae swim yet so a
wait. Ah cannae swim yet so ah asked ma da if
, How no. He said, Because ah cannae bliddy swim that’s how no.
t the airm bands. Ah said, Ah cannae. She said, Yi can. Ah said, A
7 matches

Percy, Ely The Family Situation, (The Interpreters House.org 2020) Central, prose
the stairs wi aw ma pals. Ah cannae staun Kelly cause she’s wan
Yi can choose yir pals but yi cannae choose yir relatives, she sai
2 matches

McFarlane, Ishbel Oor hail culture is fatphobic ... an thon’s the real shame, (The National 2020) Central, newspaper
umhin tae sort it. Coorse, it cannae sort it. Januar is diet cultu
1 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 62 - The Wee Tailor in the Haunted Kirkyaird, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, weans
��Naw, naw!” he says, “it cannae be!” But when he luikit a t
1 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 63 - Auld plain Scottis, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
y tae Scots, intelligibeility cannae be awthegither pit tae the ho
1 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 76 - Tammy an the Cheese Plant, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
�Ye ken, suirly, that witches cannae cross rinnin
anter an aa that, an vampires cannae staun daylicht. Weel,
2 matches

Bolland, John Lallans 71 - Line of Sight – excerpt fae a novel in progress, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
Ah cannae help bit see bit – speculat
1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 71 - The Concreit Bouer, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
tair til the heich toun. “I cannae help him, I cannae help,” s
help him, I cannae help,” she channered to her
2 matches

Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - Nuhin is Certain, Except, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
A can see the bus, but A cannae actually get tae the bus as t
1 matches

Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - Where Dae Ye Catch the Bus Tae Sarajevo?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
he Sound o’ Flamin Music! A cannae shake it.
1 matches

Mortimer, Cara Bewaur o th tap tap tap, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
be struck fae this earth. Ye cannae escape yer fate nor slow it d
w, evryhin’s braw. Still ah cannae move. Ah’m too feart!
dug. It’s too close noo. Ah cannae breathe. Ma hert’s racin.
dinnae try tae escape it. Ye cannae get oot. Ye won’t wake up a
er ma skin. Am in pain but ah cannae stoap anyhin. Ah want tae gre
7 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
Ye'll swear A cannae hae it richt,
A cannae rin tae shelter as A did when
A Cannae Be Bothered The Noo
A cannae be bothered the noo."
A cannae be bothered the noo."
33 matches

Douglas, Ashley Whae Were the Pechts, (Dig It Scotland 2023) Central, prose
rces that hae cam doon tae us cannae tell us exactly whan the Pech
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Cannae believe this is September.’
1 matches

Logan, Kirsty Lego, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
the morning, “cos a student cannae afford that wee shop.”
er came tae take wur order. I cannae remember what ma mammy and ma
2 matches

Gilmour, Rosie Ma Schuil, (Scots Hoose 2014) Central, weans
If they cannae fix ye they gie ya a hug
A cannae wait, a jist miss them tons
2 matches

Gilmour, Rosie Shoapaholic, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
See these bits ae mine a cannae tak them oaf
A cannae wait till a hit the shoaps
2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Whuppity Stoorie, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
oung wife cried oot. "Naw, ye cannae hae ma son!"
be back in three days. If ye cannae tell me ma name, I'll tak yer
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Radge Against the Machine: Deid Wirds, Deid Warlds, an Why Scots Maitters, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Bellshill, blog
t Scots be the frequency that cannae be tuned oot, the wave on whi
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Tae Kathleen Jamie, an ither Scots Scrievers, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Bellshill, blog
got her reasons, like, an ye cannae argue wi maist o thaim. She t
ig aw doon the line. Hiv tae. Cannae no. Tae write in Scots isnae
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Yes Nae Mair, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
oorse - naebody is - but ye cannae be waitin for that. That's no
tae happen in the comin years cannae just be a reunion tour, no un
e in a strang position, an wi cannae afford tae fouter that awa bi
3 matches

Clark, Thomas A Scots Pairlament?, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
n fae the place whaur, gin we cannae meet as equals, we micht as w
latest polls. It's aw yin. He cannae unnerstaun whit they're tryin
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Scots an the smit: a language unner lockdoun, (Bella Caledonia 2020) Central - Bellshill, blog
wirth leukin twice at, but ye cannae blame fowk the noo for no bei
n tichter an tichter until we cannae see onything but whit's richt
2 matches

Capener, Jack No Guid Eneuch, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central, blog
it maist Scots speakers still cannae feel at hame in their ain vyc
ment support it needs, but we cannae tak its ongangin survival fir
k. On tap o this, individuals cannae dae onyhin aboot the lack o S
We cannae jist accept this reality. It'
4 matches

Fenton, Janet A Guid New Year tae yin and a!, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central, blog
reedom Come All Ye, and yet I cannae get ower the feeling that fow
1 matches

Bremner, Stewart Haud Yer Wheesht?, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
There cannae be mony countries whae feel s
boot their ain culture. There cannae there be mony whae deny their
plenty dae. In mony weys, ah cannae blame them. We're aw products
3 matches

Clark, Sara Scot Free -The Psychic Cost O Uisin Scots, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
n social media, bi yersel. Ah cannae unnerstaun whit it's like tae
Ah cannae tell Scots speakers hou they
eim - because that mony o us cannae jalouse whit it's like for ye
ye. Loads o weel-trickit fowk cannae. Jist like loads o weel-trick
Ah cannae let on tae ken hou it feels t
8 matches

Malgrati, Paul Ayont the Fake and the Leal: Let's Free the Leid, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
hae fowks that say "aye" an ''cannae", fae time tae time, tho "din
1 matches

Clark, Sara Your Leid, Oor Leid, Awbody's Leid, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
he truth. Livin in Hawick, ye cannae no. Yin o the first freends a
ae aboot it", yin note said. "Cannae mind the date at aw," said an
onythin. It felt richt. An ah cannae stop it nou. Ah'm ower faur g
3 matches

Clark, Sara Indyref 2: Aulder, Wiser, Kinder, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
much tae care aboot a hing ye cannae control, does it no? Especial
1 matches

Macdonald, Amy Evelynn and Peter, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
Still cannae believe, for the first time i
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 2), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
relatit tae thon decision. We cannae ken.
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 1), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
itin on ye. Truth be telt, we cannae be sure gin it wis him or no.
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Rin throu the jungle, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
nades an yer fancy juices. Ye cannae beat a gless o pure clean wat
1 matches

Heather, Alistair The porage revolution: Hou porage cam tae mak Scotland habitable, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
year raisin ilka bairn, they cannae hae mair nor three bairns afo
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Makkin a muckle o a mickle, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
urd Brexit comin on us, sin I cannae think the kintra as it staund
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Bairns ootside, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
I cannae help but think we war a lucky
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth For the fat romantics, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
they certainly pruive that ye cannae rely on private firms tae gie
ptom o the disease. Mibbie ye cannae blame Greggs fir takin advant
2 matches

Handy, Robbie Forked Tongues, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Dunfermline, blog
�� Jamaicans. As an aside, Ah cannae ignore the part ma forefather
1 matches

Hodgart, John Scots Language Act: Oor weans hae richt tae see mither tung respectit, (The National 2021) Central - North Ayrshire, newspaper
it that owre mony Scots still cannae help spewin oot cairtloads o
nguage in oor culture, but ye cannae build confidence by tellin we
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 147, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
in Scots disnae mean that ye cannae write in Scots if ye're o a m
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ay demeanour aboot him an ah cannae place whether it is disappoin
ike Air Max he’s adamant ye cannae get in this country. Pearcey�
the rest ay thum ur wee guys, cannae be much aulder than sixteen o
‘Ah cannae buddy, that wis the last wan.
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
a stag weekend in Benidorm so cannae go, well the boay’s no but
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
xchange. The sad thing is, he cannae be much aulder than me but ah
g is, she’s broke her wing. Cannae fly anymare. . .’ he sais,
2 matches

Meikle, William Overheard in a Cemetery, (ABCTales.com 2004) Central - Ayrshire, prose
day. But look at him noo' - cannae even be bothered tae visit, s
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ye? Gien money tae folk that cannae bloody paiy it back!’ ah sa
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
right Coyle! Yer an awfy man. Cannae just leave it alane kin ye? A
gh, ah mean if a grandfaither cannae help oot wae the grandwean’
nt enough ay the fella but ye cannae go takin charity fae stranger
“Ye cannae dae this.” ah sais tae him.
4 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
in thought, tae the extent ah cannae properly register whit’s be
player. Aye it is, an naw, ye cannae huv wan.’ Scanlon sais, wae
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
�Och, ye know how it is Alec, cannae be bloody arsed hauf the time
t oot an aboot at oor age, ye cannae lock yersel away hauf the blo
e gie ye an example ay how ah cannae be arsed, eh? Not five minute
rts oot there awright, but ye cannae let it get ye doon.’
auld bugger fur too long. Ye cannae kid a kidder. He’s usually
5 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ae ma conclusion. Ah mean, it cannae be that good, the auld tantri
aff button, it’s like they cannae help it.
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Ye cannae just park yer arse forever, b
a familiarity tae it that ah cannae quite place.
Ah cannae find the words though. No yet
3 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
like us that dictates that ye cannae openly express awe an wonder
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ab centre gave me. He sais ye cannae miss it, he wisnae lyin man.
’ the wee prick sais. ‘Ah cannae huv folk stoatin in aff the s
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah cannae fault her thinkin - she’s
1 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
er. He’s right, ah suppose. Cannae really argue wae that. ‘Who
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
in the rush hour traffic. Ah cannae bring masel tae look at the c
1 matches

Grae, Emma Jimmy and his wee darlin Alexa, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
gie hur that, but a wee robot cannae console an auld duffer who wi
en when ye huv a go at me, ah cannae take ye seriously. Sometimes
oo. The pubs are open, but ye cannae get a pint. Micht as well be
3 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
fur aw this tae blow ower. Ah cannae take a deep breath wi’oot c
know catches this bugger. Ye cannae be too careful wi yer health
a sick line. Ah’m afraid ah cannae come intae the surgery eether
ona Beer Virus is in toon, ah cannae face goin intae work.”
’s it exactly. Sometimes ah cannae get a breath eether.”
18 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
Ray, Chris and his new bird I cannae mind the name o. They’re aw
ally since it happened. And I cannae say I’ve no felt any differ
fir me tae concentrate, and I cannae mindo things. I forgot my ain
es, wee red dots wi meaning I cannae imagine, a rash burning my br
t now, I think it’s when yi cannae understand who yi are anymair
13 matches

Grae, Emma Billy's Ghost Dug, (liarsleague.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ns. No even a wee bark. Alexa cannae make heid nor tail o maist o
Ah smile. Ah cannae stand the food, but the wumma
ille the day. Council says ah cannae get another dug. They made an
wi an American stamp oan it. Cannae even wring this charlatan’s
4 matches

Pennie, Len The Wheesht, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central - Greenock, poetry
Gin ye cannae thole the dark an the sky abu
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 176, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
sisters, Mona an Rona, an she cannae see past Emily Brontë. Thair
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 175, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
?" shaws the pairt o him that cannae lat go o auld farrant words l
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 174, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
e norrie that fantoosh things cannae be seen bi donnert fowk is gi
d sheared aa the sheep' an 'A cannae dae it but A've goat tae dae
The Carew Murther Case, there cannae be ony doot that 'mouligrabbe
3 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
t wis the atmosphere, hen. Ah cannae explain it, but it wis just d
lls fae time tae time, and ye cannae go doon Byres Road on a Satur
Central Station all week, ah cannae believe the number of folk th
3 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 59 - The Queen’s Shull’n, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Fife, prose
“Ah cannae git ower the snash o’t...�
“Ach ye cannae flyte the Inglish folk, hen.�
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
in the run up tae xmas day. A cannae pinpint ri exact day whirr it
' pad. 'Heid caul', A wrote. 'Cannae smell nu'hin', cannae taste n
smell nu'hin', cannae taste nu'hin'.'
3 matches

Philips, Cally Wha's feart o' the library?, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Turriff, prose
e in their ain lair. Ah still cannae believe ah went alang wi’ i
tae. It’s whit they dae. Ye cannae wear yer shoes in the Temple.
Hus expression wis sae odd ah cannae fix it in words even noo.
me tae. No in the library. Ah cannae mind which street it wis in n
4 matches

Muir, Glenn The Truth Will Out, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Linlithgow, prose
ry they’ll tell ye and they cannae aa be true, can they?” Gus
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin A Bad Sport, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
rokes fir the first time so a cannae wait ti get up the road n sho
ad n show him ma scorecard. A cannae stope starin’ at the fancy
2 matches

Geraghty, Martin 378, (TheCommonBreath.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
r brains fae yir auld man. It cannae be yir Ma, cos she married me
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
’ A had a future! Noo’, A cannae feel ma legs, let alane move
ed oan us as invaders an’ A cannae say A blamed them! When at la
2 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
st ony flippin’ airmy if we cannae even stand prood at the ballo
he cost oan the community. Ah cannae blame them fer their views, a
use, like the Proclaimers, ah cannae unnerstan’ why we let someo
ice which is in ma heid an’ cannae get oot past the Englishy ton
ncy claithes an’ tell us we cannae gang oot in public withoot we
12 matches

Philips, Cally Jings, crivens, help ma Boab, it’s independence!, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Turriff, prose
An’ then ah realised. Andy cannae really join in this conversat
wis a buggy protester. Bit ye cannae ignore whit’s been gaein’
t. Bit will we want tae if we cannae afford the drink? Of course I
eheart moment I hink – they cannae tak’ oor freedom. Bit we ha
4 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Afore we hud ri telly, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Saltcoats, prose
“Ach,” 'e says, “a cannae afford tae smoke real fags. Y
1 matches

Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
‘Cannae keep gaun oan like this,’ h
1 matches

Lehane, Matt Tuim Tattie, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
ye cannae think
1 matches

Lehane, Matt La Le La Le La Iron Mountain, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
but it cannae mak thaim think.
1 matches

McKenzie, Roddy Cataracts, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2018) Central - Dundee, prose
y gone, it wiz back tae work. Cannae jist trail roon thi hoose in
1 matches

Dempster, Michael DIGNITY, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
Ye cannae juist tak it aff lik
Cannae caipture.
thit ye cannae
"Ye cannae hauf
cannae uise,
6 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Ah cannae get it roon the coarner! It�
Ah cannae think ay anythin tae say so t
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
Bit then thur’s them thit cannae take the strain
aant tae sit doon bit a jeest cannae settle
‘Cos a cannae afford tae buy ony cherries
wis the yon wye, frugal Bit a cannae dae withoot that Google Fifte
Ye cannae huv yur cake an’ eat it An�
6 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
t, leavin me an McDade, ‘Ah cannae settle doon here man, ma nerv
. It’s the nineties man, ye cannae be a hypocrite.
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
only in fur a quick wan. They cannae know aboot Tam yet, an they�
nerability; his helplessness. Cannae square it wae masel.
enus de Milo, somebody — ah cannae mind who — brought back fae
ne O’Henry’s partner. She cannae come tae the phone the noo, s
4 matches

Geddes, Jenny Fling the creepie in January, (McRenegade.Scots 2018) Central, blog
smiley face emoticon, bit ah cannae git it tae render as sich in
1 matches

Matthews, Lily A SPARK O INSPIRATION, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
. She’s an auld witch an ah cannae staun her. Mr Baxter is bonni
eh dug,” she replied. “Eh cannae see him,” she whimpered. �
2 matches

Connor, Bailey A SCOTS HORROR STORY, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
Naw ye cannae shove yer Granny aff a bus.
1 matches

DaibhidC Moa an the tynt sun, (archiveofourown.org 2016) Central, prose
"Whaur's the sun?" he said "A cannae sleep in the mirk."
1 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
s apt tae dae in Scotland. Ah cannae believe that after goan oan t
ghtly against th’inside. Ah cannae help but gasp as ah feel ma c
ock twitch inside ma keks. Ah cannae say anything for ay moment.
is hands are giant, ah almost cannae believe, they cover ma entire
n ma ear, is like the bastard cannae shut up.
12 matches

Curt_Kenobi Mates, (archiveofourown.org 2016) Central, prose
hope fir. We all git auld, we cannae hack it anymair, and that's i
1 matches

Connelly, Gordon Celebrating Ithers, a letter tae somebody wirth celebratin, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
Is there somethin ye cannae wait tae be able tae dae wi a
1 matches

Ahmad, Nyla How We Celebrate – scrievin prompt, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
o tea – for drinkin when I cannae think o whit tae scrieve.
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 76, (self-published 2000) Central, newspaper
d fit wye we speak at hame. I cannae see oniethin wrang wi that."
1 matches

Steele, Gregor When Scotty said “Scunner”, (Dictionaries of the Scots Language 2021) Central, poetry
Af coorse Ah can, wha cannae?
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
it they huv tae dae, well. Ye cannae get blood oot ay a stane. Ah
‘Ah cannae take this. It’s too much, a
ake this. It’s too much, ah cannae —’
valescence fae himsel, but ah cannae. Every man is a prisoner ay t
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
; that creative types like me cannae be runnin aboot pan-handlin o
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Scotland’s linguistic launscape – Scottish Staunart English and Scots, (languagereach.com 2021) Central, prose
oond these concepts, which ye cannae jouk awa fae gin speirin efte
1 matches

Smith, George Electrical Love, (Thi-Wurd 2013) Central, prose
Cannae fuckin miss them – Ah’m t
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Fur maist o history, anonymous wis a wumman, (Scottish Poetry Library 2022) Central, prose
beit wi dowie hert, that they cannae be thegither – resolvin ins
1 matches

Wallace, Lorna Tae A Selfie, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2014) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
Aw shite, ah cannae quite believe
1 matches

Wallace, Lorna Jock Tamson Goes tae the Doactir, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2019) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
“Ah cannae keep gaun oan like this,
1 matches

Crawford, Ross At Stake, (productmagazine.co.uk 2022) Central - Stirling, prose
Efter aw, ah cannae jist leave it lyin there fur
1 matches

Duncan, Robert The Oor-Wulliefication o Scots?, (autumnvoices.co.uk 2022) Central, blog
h and Danish. Naebody says ye cannae uise it in yin leid in case f
1 matches

Kirk Jn, Albert Guid Fences Mak Guid Neibours, (albertkirkjr.com 2022) Central - Aryshire, blog
He cannae abide the sicht o ma heid,
1 matches

Kirk Jn, Albert Whit's For Ye'll No Gae By Ye, (albertkirkjr.com 2022) Central - Aryshire, blog
cannae tak a braith
1 matches

Kay, Billy Time for Reflection, (archive2021.parliament.scot 2022) Central, government
even haurder fur MSPs, fur ye cannae jist be yersel fur yersels, b
1 matches

Haddow, Kris Ronnie's Story, (words.krishaddow.com 2011) Central, prose
s me. There wis nae escape. A cannae say for certain whit happened
1 matches

Letford, William This Is It, (Scottish Poetry Library 2016) Central - Stirling, poetry
fingers, cannae afford tae burn toast an
1 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
un tae the Baker's Loch an it cannae be nae merr nur
k, hunners a years ago, an ye cannae huv nae
2 matches

Bratchpiece, Neil The Wee Man Ft. Leo - Parliamo Glasgow, (YouTube 2014) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Cos ye cannae just embrace the fact, we're
Ye cannae say it sensible?
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
us slice ae Edinburgh. And ah cannae see any American tourist gitt
tickled ma funny bone and ah cannae wipe the smile fae ma puss.
but far enough awey that yae cannae pass through?’’
3 matches

Douglas, Ashley Scotland’s Linguistic Landscape - Scots and Gaelic, (Translation Services 24 2022) Central, prose
it, kenably sindry leids. Ye cannae mix the twa up, e’en gin ye
ey sindry leids. Hooivver, we cannae no tak tent o a wheen affinit
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
r tae receive a diagnosis. Ah cannae dwell too much oan the negati
t’’ ah tell him. ‘’Ah cannae leave the hoose withoot huvin
’m much attention. Ah still cannae figure oot how ah’ve went f
ae ma recent diagnosis but ah cannae help but hink aboot ma ain hi
ws tae masel. Bruce, efteraw, cannae half kin git oaffae emotional
8 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
d ready tae go than suttin ah cannae even see. Up tae this point i
n spite ae ma best efforts ah cannae find a single soul oan the st
ert ae a lover, no a fighter. Cannae even begin tae tell yae the n
wae yae aboot it. Ah actually cannae help but love him ever maire
w is maire than fortunate. Ah cannae tell yae how bad ah’d feel
7 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
t the presence ae the wee man cannae even scrub oaff the symptoms
felt like Scotland again. Ah cannae dim doon this feelin that som
m aboot tae make it. God, yae cannae half be a wee Diva sometimes�
kes. And as much as ah try ah cannae ignore this growin self doot
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
ce. Clearly some bridges jist cannae be mended.
a scientific fact! cunts yae cannae argue wae.’’
lapsin tae ma knees. ‘’Ah cannae wear this mask any longer, ah
a series ae questions that ah cannae quite answer. Dinnae even ken
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
uv went knot tae a hunner. Ah cannae hud ma temper anymaire and se
1 matches

@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
?? I cannae sleep, it's one of those nigh(2020) search twitter
king ma walking shoes thought cannae believe after all these years(2020) search twitter
Wow I am never thinking they cannae get any worse again...... Sor(2020) search twitter
other bugs ye get in hooses I cannae stand them but ye have tae ke(2020) search twitter
@inetbampot45 @BillyMcD1 Cannae it's desecration, I have more(2020) search twitter
and 12 other occurrences.

@alistairdunn tweeted
cannae be arsed(2013) search twitter
a cannae be arsed(2014) search twitter
a cannae wait tae board this plane on (2015) search twitter
@ogilvie_mark aww naw, ye cannae dae that tae me!!(2014) search twitter
cannae decide whether tae go out the(2013) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@Cobradile94 tweeted
A'm aff tae Paris the morra! Cannae wait!(2018) search twitter
A cannae wait! https://t.co/idgmkeP3Mq(2020) search twitter

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
@janiesherb @Judy_Jarv I cannae take anymore of this. Im away(2020) search twitter
@19Mcculley Cannae stand the stuff, it’s like e(2020) search twitter
@19Mcculley We can go, but we cannae drink ?????.(2020) search twitter
yi if you put them up again. Cannae have anyone stealing my thund(2020) search twitter
ntae Moretti during lockdoon, cannae get enough of it now. ??. Can(2020) search twitter
and 45 other occurrences.

@g_hibby tweeted
bairns a boat... Deary me, ye cannae have them stoatin' aboot the (2022) twitter link
.. As ma dear Dad wid say, ye cannae win, so just go wi' it for a (2023) twitter link
paul31871 Has tae be Paul, ye cannae rush these things.. Ye need c (2023) twitter link
e tae be during the day Rab.. Cannae dae it at night.. It'll waken (2023) twitter link
.. Shutting the blinds noo, I cannae be bothered looking oot there (2022) twitter link

@gordimhor1 tweeted
d let somebody else dae it we cannae complain that it's no whit we(2020) search twitter
en fine whit she is saying, I cannae unnerstaund her because she i(2020) search twitter

@jack_capener tweeted
@LaurenOxleyx Cannae wipe the smile off my face af(2020) search twitter
cannae wait fir ian murray tae lose (2019) search twitter
@MrMalky She cannae have been lying about the sel(2018) search twitter
age @LairnScots @StuartPoet A cannae pit intae wirds hou muckle it(2018) search twitter
ust listen to her speak an ye cannae deny she's yin o the maist el(2018) search twitter

@jax6754 tweeted
Scottish Cheilidh tomorrow! Cannae wait! Poss guid networking op(2015) search twitter

@ClashCityClarky tweeted
his'll mak tae young fowk, ye cannae ween. Ah ken the difference i(2018) search twitter

@fourmenterian tweeted
na give these butteries a go. Cannae wait!(2020) search twitter

@IshbelMcF tweeted
wk, mair broad than fowk what cannae hear, wi its ain culture, lei(2019) search twitter
to get that wee bam oot. She cannae haud her drink, that yin. Nae(2019) search twitter
s ‘Tell tale tit, yer granny cannae knit, yer guan tae jail, with(2020) search twitter

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
r an gie it a guid red up. Ye cannae wark oootby whan it's pishin (2018) search twitter

@RickHJohnston tweeted
I'm SCOTTISH!.. I cannae keep calm.. But I like a guid (2022) twitter link
/relaxed wi thair history. We cannae be. BECAUSE WE ARE STILL UNFR (2022) twitter link
ken lots o Rangers fans that cannae wait tae see the back o the U (2022) twitter link

@SusiBriggs1 tweeted
g wi friends and strangers! I cannae wait. The hope is real!(2020) search twitter
Cannae wait. Live blether at 3pm thi(2020) search twitter
Congratulations! Beautiful!! Cannae wait tae gie it a wee cuddle.(2020) search twitter
Cannae wait!!! ???? https://t.co/ONc(2020) search twitter
@JaneyGodley I cannae believe whit I'm seeing. Jeez(2019) search twitter
and 3 other occurrences.

@WhenDidADidny tweeted
Cannae get ma heid roon why ma maw r (2018) twitter link
his way to make sure the poor cannae afford treat foods when they (2018) twitter link

@OliphantWullie tweeted
???? They've aye ben tellt ye cannae spik SLANG in ony formal situ (2022) twitter link
if they could aw sing.....Ye Cannae Shove Yir Granny Aff a Bus!!! (2022) twitter link
1st wan brilliant. 2nd.... he cannae dae that AGAIN..... kin he ?? (2022) twitter link
him oot. We alone in Scotland cannae dae that. THEY'LL decide oor (2022) twitter link

@billykayscot tweeted
n on? “Daein awa, Jim, but I cannae f’n move for aw thir cahootc(2020) search twitter
he latter wis cried a teaker. Cannae mind if we had a word for the(2020) search twitter
“Tell tale tit, ye’re mammy cannae knit, yer daddy cannae go tae(2020) search twitter
ick wi guid Ayrshire fowk, ye cannae gae wrang! https://t.co/nHgsm(2020) search twitter
Cannae resist pittin up anither phot(2020) search twitter
and 2 other occurrences.

@Chazzbat tweeted
Ah cannae mind, as ma Papa wid tak me t(2020) search twitter
l like they dinnae belong. Ah cannae wrap ma heid aroond racism at(2020) search twitter
the number, but it's invalid. Cannae fund a website fer the compan(2020) search twitter
it at a time. Why the fuck ye cannae complete it online is ayont m(2020) search twitter
Ah cannae staund bloke's like Daniel. T(2020) search twitter
and 18 other occurrences.

@DABArbuckle tweeted
nnae dae foie gras". "Naw, we cannae dae ye a nice rare steak and (2020) search twitter
remain fair scunnered that I cannae find yer programme made a whe(2020) search twitter
s be policed? Answer is, they cannae. Common sense and caution wil(2020) search twitter
he £12 billion went. Ah jist cannae unnerstaun how a spreadsheet (2020) search twitter
ught and for the life o me ah cannae think o a single positive imp(2020) search twitter
and 14 other occurrences.

@fairpechtoot tweeted
is, masel included. Genuinely cannae unnerstaun the fankle some fo(2017) search twitter
and Juliet into Scots once! 'Cannae believe thon Romeo's a Montag(2017) search twitter
ources noo online! Awfy guid. Cannae wait tae yaise thaim, esp the(2016) search twitter
wi boats? :-) Maybe a photie cannae represent yer hale sel. Onywa(2017) search twitter
t him tae sign ma Kindle! :-) Cannae wait to start 'Joseph Knight'(2016) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@raiphsays tweeted
@LabourRichard Oh a cannae wait! Is it a same hing ye aw(2020) search twitter
@AberJohnny A cannae see hes feet!(2020) search twitter
uel? Or mibbe takin fotees! A cannae see him oan ma radar!(2020) search twitter
a feel affy sorry fur folk at cannae go oot at aw!(2020) search twitter
@Eleanor_Beee Aw a cannae wait! He he!(2020) search twitter
and 13 other occurrences.

@bigandymccoll tweeted
be worth a watch. @RideoutTim cannae be long for the nuSNP world. (2022) twitter link
planting. They (officially!!) cannae guarantee public order in Geo (2022) twitter link
Cannae wait tae see this. Where will (2022) twitter link
ations for the stolen oil. Ah cannae wait fer Bonfire night noo ?? (2022) twitter link
that dinnae think she is, and cannae unnerstaun why there are stil (2022) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

@PeoplesPoet77 tweeted
ally a sweet Indian curry. Ah cannae have it tae spicy or I'll be (2022) twitter link
ausage sandwich and a coffee. Cannae grumble! (2022) twitter link
an watch Sky Arts ya bawbag! Cannae wait until it pishes doon, am (2022) twitter link
@IonaMcKay We're nae bad hen, cannae go the Highlands dressed like (2022) twitter link
martinjlansdell @clouise81 Ya cannae beat a sausage or two in the (2022) twitter link
and 3 other occurrences.

@rattlecans tweeted
I cannae imagine growing up in a hoose (2022) twitter link
@GappyTales @BenthicOrganism Cannae think where in the world the (2022) twitter link
hapels are lovely ye know.... cannae hiv them aflame (2022) twitter link
@Aibagawa Cannae check thickness online. Bit l (2022) twitter link
Ma Mawe cannae fuckin breath! https://t.co/F (2022) twitter link

@weenell3 tweeted
tle34 Ragin ???? just cause I cannae get notifications I'm on a sl (2022) twitter link
tae them. When you think they cannae stoop any lower they do! (2022) twitter link
I've normally got started. I cannae even get my head round it thi (2022) twitter link
like a seal. Unfortunately I cannae take steroids which I know wo (2022) twitter link
Racism the Red Card pity you cannae dae the same! (2022) twitter link
and 15 other occurrences.

@johnstone_shane tweeted
@ionafyfe @billykayscot A cannae see hou thir kin be a "wrang. (2020) twitter link
stoor or some sticky pattir? Cannae fun it in thi Dictionary @mol (2020) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
a funny poem aboot a dug wha cannae haud his wheesht: https://t.c (2021) twitter link
If ye cannae wait tae the morn tae find oo (2021) twitter link
An coorse, we cannae hae a threid aboot Scots audi (2020) twitter link
Cannae wait fir this yin! https://t. (2020) twitter link
Cannae wait tae join the bairns at t (2019) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

@MizLiot tweeted
! This is a new one for me, I cannae wait tae use it! (2021) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
ssages, gangin tae work if ye cannae work fae the hoose etc) appli(2021) search twitter
nnae dae foie gras". "Naw, we cannae dae ye a nice rare steak and (2020) search twitter
idiculed for an impediment ye cannae control and certainly didnae (2020) search twitter
@do_mck Ach weel, if ye cannae dae a body a guid turn eh? Ma(2020) search twitter
dly, this is true lads and ah cannae argue agin yer point. Hooever(2021) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
nt is priceless alan - still cannae believe big andy caroll hardl (2021) twitter link
dae u ken that leafa amateurs cannae play games at the queenferry (2020) twitter link
ob ur on about - as a say ee cannae replace quality brother! (2021) twitter link
a no it wisnae a win - but u cannae beat getting out tae c the ac (2020) twitter link
@Brian_Pacey a cannae at the minute am huvin a smok (2020) twitter link
and 40 other occurrences.

Doric

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
in the different bluid groups cannae be guid fir im. (Distant soon on page 40

4 matches

Shearer, Gillian Tales Fae The Doric Side - Guernica, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
Ah cannae imagine ma Ma and Da duncin. on page 43
Ah cannae imagine Ma and Da bein young. on page 44

2 matches

Gilbert, Jo Tales Fae The Doric Side - Iss place isnae big enuch for the baith o us , (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
Aa cannae pretend aa dinnae see ye - on page 78

1 matches

Skinner, Alison C. Tales Fae The Doric Side - The New Leviathan, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
an een we cannae hear. on page 84

1 matches

Gilbert, Jo Tales Fae The Doric Side - The mornin o the waddin, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
Gads min. Cannae thole at nigglin truth. Feels on page 98

2 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
ma | nou here _ this meenit A cannae get narrer tae Ye | or farder on page 3

4 matches

Manson, John Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Doric - Dumfries, poetry
The day I cannae hear the vyces o thon time on on page 114

1 matches

Clark, F. E. Eemis Stane 1 - Vratched, (Eemis Stane 2022) Doric, prose
stink o the place far my myn cannae reach ma. Just hud ma han an on page 23

1 matches

Mitchell, Ian R. Lallans 63 - Walkin Woundit, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
then it rins and dries and ye cannae read it. But I didnae takk ow
1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
haes fawin ower the baunk an cannae clim
Gies a haund wi ma jaicket, A cannae lowse the buttons!”
2 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
er, afore the bag wiz fund. A cannae mind noo whit we spent the mo
in a cawr’s’ heidlights? Cannae move? That wiz me. Frozen sti
2 matches

Uri, Antonia Will virus crisis mean a fresh stairt for Scots produce?, (The National 2020) Doric, newspaper
If we cannae get basic items in ower the b
aes get tae the point that we cannae get hings in fae owerseas the
2 matches

Uri, Antonia Here's the problem wi the trad wife muivement, (The National 2020) Doric, newspaper
y is sayin that ye absolutely cannae be a bide-at-hame mam if ye w
at fact in the nebs o them fa cannae afford nae tae wark.
2 matches

Uri, Antonia Flooery achievement for the Scots Government, (The National 2019) Doric, newspaper
, but that disna mean that we cannae celebrate those fit micht be
1 matches

@sovereigndaisy tweeted
sga #Glaschu for the weekend. Cannae wait #goinghome #Scotland ???(2019) search twitter
@TerryAnn_G @GBoylandJKD Cannae thole ‘er(2019) search twitter

@d_anderson878 tweeted
Faan ye cannae dae withoot 'outwith', ye'll (2020) search twitter
wis yersel A pinched it fae. Cannae mind. A'v seen a puckle versi(2020) search twitter
howkin o the intimmers thit A cannae thole aye noo. Nae howkin it (2020) search twitter

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
ppy theengs fur yer Nokia, Ye cannae beat a guid ride!(2016) search twitter

@DoricPhrases tweeted
Cannae believe we didnae hiv haud ye(2014) search twitter
invisible min a bosie bit ah cannae find him onywhere! http://t.c(2015) search twitter
ers I recognise her voice but cannae place the wifie?(2015) search twitter
@nfum_inverurie @pressjournal cannae get the link tae wirk. Can u (2015) search twitter
Cannae spik fur lang the day - it's(2016) search twitter
and 8 other occurrences.

@AMaxwell54 tweeted
otten iss ads.. Michty me. Ah cannae stop laughin'... noo ah'm gre (2018) twitter link
otten iss ads.. Michty me. Ah cannae stop laughin'... noo ah'm gre (2018) twitter link

@beast_afc tweeted
rdeenFC Fair play loon. There cannae be many current spl players w(2020) search twitter
to find a pub in petterheed. Cannae believe they turfed us(2020) search twitter

Orkney

Southern

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
hus taen aa awa, but thaim he cannae tak. on page 215
Diana cannae lowse him, he maun bide; on page 217
These English rules state ye cannae dae that, on page 222

3 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
curly at aw; an Ah'm share Ah cannae b' Mabel, cos Ah ken o sorts on page 18
denner, an o sorts o hings-Ah cannae mind hauf o thum-an eet belan on page 22
teesh yin fur catchin mice ee cannae imagine! An och, Ah wish ee c on page 30
mair - As eet is, Ah cannae get oot at th door - Ah div on page 34
chainge in ma size; an as eet cannae possibly mak iz bigger, eet m on page 39
Also on pages 44, 50, 56, 63, 72, 83, 87, 88, 90, 95, 104, 108, 111, 112, 115, 118, 120
26 matches

@StuartPoet tweeted
fae the rerr @TippermuirBooks Cannae wait, long ambition realised (2020) search twitter
the banes oot o that" or "Ye cannae haud whi(2020) search twitter
ations look absolutely brill, cannae wait tae hae this in ma hauns(2020) search twitter
sky. Ideal night for a fire. Cannae bate a guid lowe in the hairt(2020) search twitter
auld da yuisst tae say - ye cannae haud whit's no in yer haun. U(2020) search twitter
and 16 other occurrences.

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
Frankly, a cannae trust that man, Corbyn. Even (2020) search twitter
d it’s somewhere in ma home, cannae remember where is it? ?? re y(2020) search twitter
alifaxBank Sorry ma cousin, a cannae trust typetalk! a call tae so(2020) search twitter
ma mam was born and his wife cannae live without him, carryin oan(2020) search twitter
me since, New Year in Oban... Cannae wait tae git oot hyme and see(2020) search twitter
and 30 other occurrences.

@Woodwinecoolers tweeted
@IanSmudger79 Oooooooh yeah cannae beat ah wee Bovril ?? (2022) twitter link
@rainie1410 Yeh cannae make sense o some a-holes (2022) twitter link
@Just__Tori_ Cannae fault that (2022) twitter link

Ulster

Fenton, James On Slaimish, (Ullans Press 2009 ISBN: 9781905281299) Ulster, poetry
Cannae catch, nor this still ee on page 43

1 matches

Robinson, Philip Oul Licht, (Ullans Press 2017 ISBN: 978-1905281305) Ulster - Larne, poetry
Ye cannae miss tha ection, on page 24
The' cannae gan' thair lane. on page 41
A cannae think for-why. on page 42
O aa tha yins A cannae thole, on page 44
They cannae thole sitch D.L.Y. on page 57
Also on pages 63
6 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
nner, an aal kines o stuff. A cannae mine the half o thim-an it ba on page 23
hat guid at catchin mice, yae cannae think! An boys, A wish yae se on page 31
ope A dinnae grou onie mair-A cannae git oot that dorr es it is-aw on page 35
ce in mae size; an baecaas it cannae mak mae onie bigger, it maun on page 40
"A cannae explain maesel, A'm feart, Si on page 43
Also on pages 45, 51, 57, 64, 73, 74, 85, 88, 89, 91, 94, 97, 99, 105, 109, 112, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121
31 matches

Dornan, Stephen Tha Jaa Banes, (Ulster-Scots Academy 2020 ISBN: 978-1-9163758-1-9) Ulster - Comber, poetry
achans an toons. Tha gellicks cannae get close for tae scoot doon on page 5
ay o it hereaboots. Here, you cannae set foot ootside wi oot bargi on page 13
Are things A cannae thole, on page 15
Ye cannae wheek them oot, on page 16
"A cannae hear ye! Dummy-fluters! on page 34
Also on pages 36, 37
8 matches

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
burnin tha caff wi a fire ye cannae pit oot." on page 3
warl. A toon bigged ona hïll cannae be hïd. Ye dïnnae licht a l on page 5
nae sweer bi yer heid, fer ye cannae mak even yin o yer hairs whit on page 6
stin; yer Faither but, wha ye cannae see, wull notysh; an tha Yin on page 7
es ye baad fruit. A guid tree cannae gie baad fruit, an a baad tre on page 8
Also on pages 9, 70, 71, 74, 75, 78, 80, 83, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 99, 100, 104, 109
34 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
's the Eleventh nicht an' wae cannae lay the toon, on page 29
A cannae wait tae git on the Net. on page 34
al' its ain, thit a forin'er cannae voice; on page 42
For then yae cannae see on page 47

5 matches

Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Abundance cannae brings til thee, on page 19

1 matches

McDonald, Fiona Frae Cowie's Cragg, (Ulster-Scots Academy Press 2021 ISBN: B0949GXX7K) Ulster, poetry
An gin ye cannae get a taxi, jaist ye dannér on page 6
Ye cannae lippen on aa ye'r telt - mai on page 11
Or let on tae be oul hans, an cannae dae ocht ava. Whiles yell meb on page 12
Noo maist fowk cannae be annoyed. The'r no parteecl on page 13
A cannae thole tha wye it's daen. on page 14
Also on pages 23, 27, 31
8 matches

Ni Chuilin, Caral Roadin furtae Bring Forrits an Graith tha ULSTER-SCOTCH Leid, Heirskip an Cultur, (Mannystrie o Fowkgates, Airts an Aisedom 2015) Ulster, government
id is a wye o patent ownin an cannae be crulged intil tha set o co on page 46

1 matches

Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
eirs o' a twenny yeir veesion cannae cover ivry issue. Thairfore w on page 5
sponsibility fer implementin' cannae jist bae pit oan the Boord o' on page 17
ment an' forderin o' oor leid cannae gae oan wi'oot nurturin the h on page 20
oan leid forderin. The penel cannae resolve onie pas' on page 31
the sector accause volunteers cannae gie the saime amoont o' tim' on page 39
Also on pages 54
7 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
"A cannae fine the blinkin thing, A dra on page 10
An then ye cannae wait tae see, on page 14
An A'm finenin that A cannae mine on page 52
A cannae stoop tae lift, on page 53
That A'm feart A cannae dae, on page 54
Also on pages 58
9 matches

BardOfMilebush To A Merican Food, (Reddit 2017) Ulster, poetry
hey're just a boring scone! I cannae stand yer white washed eggs,
1 matches

BardOfMilebush Untitled poem, (Reddit 2017) Ulster, poetry
I cannae stand it when my frien's that
I grew up saying cannae, weans, heid and sconnered, e
2 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne A Furst Readin Book in Ulster Scots, (Evertype 2011) Ulster, weans
n awa frae the banty. But yae cannae run awa frae the fox. A’m g
naw get ower the stile, an A cannae get hame the nicht’ The doa
an A cannae get hame the nicht
an A cannae get hame the nicht.’
an A cannae get hame the nicht.’
20 matches

Warwick, Matthew Tha Feardie Geng hae tae bide at hame, (Sensory Attachment Centre 2020) Ulster - Ballymena, weans
They cannae g’oot tae schuil.
They cannae g’oot tae tha pairk ir spor
smittal bug’s sae totey, ye cannae see, feel, smell, taste nor h
wk bides at hame, tha wee bug cannae smit thaim.
l thaim that wee smittal bugs cannae thole saip ava, heth they rin
5 matches

Dornan, Stephen The Widenin Sheuch, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Ulster, blog
ae general readers dinnae, or cannae, read it. James Fenton an Phi
1 matches

NewtonLass Tay, (newtonlass.blogspot.com 2011) Ulster - Newtownards, poetry
Noo maist fowk cannae be annoyed.
A cannae thole tha wye it’s daen.
2 matches

Reynolds, Charlie An Appeal frae tha hairt, (North Antrim Speak 2010) Ulster - Coleraine, blog
ove for mae ain native tongue cannae bae denied bae aa that know m
1 matches

Reynolds, Charlie Tha demise o oor ain tongue, (North Antrim Speak 2010) Ulster - Coleraine, blog
een o them ir agen it. But it cannae gae on lake this an bae left
1 matches

King, Angeline Untitled, (twitter 2021) Ulster - Larne, poetry
back tae school in April, ah cannae help but feel a bit mair posi
hon bad weather came in an ah cannae wait tae gae beck oot on the
2 matches

Ulster Scots Agency Ulster Scots Census, (census.gov.uk 2021) Ulster, government
r ye or gie ye a haun, gin ye cannae dae it yersel.
r ye or gie ye a haun, gin ye cannae dae it yersel.
2 matches

Gibson, Darren Cannae Thole Ye!, (lowcountrylad.blogspot.com/ 2014) Ulster - Ards, blog
Cannae Thole Ye!
Gin thur’s a creeter ye cannae stan, weel ye cud tell him th
weel ye cud tell him that ye cannae thole him, tha mair it micht
t afore ye mak up yer mine ye cannae thole oany mair o’ ma bleth
s Savage Armstrong caad, ‘A Cannae Thole Ye’!
5 matches

Thompson, Mark Address to a Nintendo DS, (Ullans Magazine 2012) Ulster - Ards, poetry
Ye cannae fin him roon the place
Ye cannae get near the Nintendo
He cannae pit the thing doon-o
Ye cannae see him, jist his feet
4 matches

King, Angeline Weans o Latharna, (angelineking.com 2021) Ulster - Larne, weans
hree sons an a dochter, so we cannae play King Lir withoot a docht
on the brae, ah thocht. Jenny cannae skate doon the brae, ah thoch
2 matches

DfC Press Offys Hargey sets oot Owersettin Hub, (Depairtment fur Commonities 2021) Ulster, government
ettin Hub. Gin tha owersettin cannae be carriet oot in-hoose fur f
1 matches

Bennett, Hazel Tha Near Cut, (Ullans Magazine 2001) Ulster, prose
t, sae lang as yis accep at A cannae gae tae onie pairt fornent th
yersel, we dinnae doot at ye cannae tak us hame.” Dot luked pla
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Dornan, Stephen Ode Tae 2021 , (twitter 2022) Ulster - Comber, poetry
For we cannae hae tha Single Mairket gan ag
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Stewart, Kenny The Bread Van, (Facebook 2020) Ulster, poetry
I cannae mind what colour noo the Ormo
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Gillen, Charles Whun A’ The Kye Had Names, (Ullans Press 2005) Ulster, poetry
I cannae min’ whut it wus for but I
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