A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

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Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of message in Corpus

Central

Clark, Thomas Eemis Stane 2 - Editorial: A Twa Wey Street, (Eemis Stane 2023) Central, prose
e them, Scots leid or no. The message o the novel has transcendit t on page 3

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Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
message in their notes fur me. Probab on page 1

9 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
Here's a message tae the lads wha hink that I' on page 26
The error message ben ma heid says its gonnae e on page 52

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Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
efter that he finally got the message an' left the toon. Weel, it w on page 33

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McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
A Message Fer the Media on page 47

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McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
tae the hoose tae deliver the message. She wis back in less than a on page 35

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
l. O spirits dis anyone huv a message fur us. The ring moved tae ye on page 107
t way, but she disnae get the message. So wid yi no nip him even if on page 169

3 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
rest o the cless hiv got the message wi Fregley by noo, but there' on page 29

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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
A message cast in stane, that speaks o on page 21
Tae delete yer message eftir five days, on page 35
Ah scanned thair message, but info wis sparse, on page 36

3 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
s a sign that wis flashin the message, 'Veesitors, please keep aff on page 8

1 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
A mirror that is the message on page 118

1 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
his keeps us richt as tae the message o the airticle. It is aye imp on page 12
uird wis giein oot a prepared message. on page 34

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
cross an write his name wi a message. "In loving memory o Hamish. on page 68

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Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
Bracky Beach, wi his terrible message. Even though he kent the fire on page 60

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
ah've just received any other message. 'Granny, ah saw the charge.. on page 36
r. When she called, she got a message sayin it wasnae in use anymai on page 45

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Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
a message o shame, o deep dishonour. on page 35

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Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
es and bring them hame. End o message." on page 34

1 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
'She's jist away a wee message, she'll no be long,' Gemma sa on page 44

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Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 167, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
licht haund but wi a sairious message the likes o:-
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Gillon, Karen Report on Inquiry intil the role o, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central, government
115. The owerairchin message fae the submissions is:
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Forde, Iain W D Hale Ir Sindries - Buik Twa, (Fons Scotiae 2000) Central, prose
neive, thus gates ti mak the message siccar. The waatchers i the h
foirsman wes semein ti sen a message
sen a sair message ti the twenes.” Mirren wes
3 matches

Wilson, Rab Lallans 62 - Cormilligan, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, poetry
A message cast in stane, that speaks o
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Marenich, Margaret Lallans 76 - The Factory, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
studyin the signs an message-buirds in ahint the counter.
ntry door, cairriet a sindrie message
2 matches

Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - The Stert ae World War III?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
A’ve a message fae the wifey tellin me she�
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
A Message for R. Burns
Oor message, Dad, they niver heed,
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Wha's Like Us?, (Bella Caledonia 2017) Central - Bellshill, blog
ae surprise we anely send yin message. Yet basin oor vote on the co
on the content o that single message jist gies oor politicians fre
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Yes Nae Mair, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
"We Should". Yon's the kind o message ah'd like tae see, an if it c
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Capener, Jack No Guid Eneuch, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central, blog
tic equality. It sens a clear message thit the Scots Government car
whit better time tae sen thon message nor 2019, the UN Year of Indi
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Clark, Sara Indyref 2: Aulder, Wiser, Kinder, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
d lost touch efter an awkward message exchange on Facebook aboot ho
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Smith, Jamie The dingin doun o devolution, (Mak Forrit 2020) Central - Edinburgh, blog
he best wey tae send a stieve message that we care aboot whaur oor
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Halloween, (Mak Forrit 2019) Central - Edinburgh, blog
ane o us ben the hoose for a message, kennin fine weel we war ower
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Bairns ootside, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
askin ane o us tae gae a wee message; aiblins for a forpit o tatti
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
akin, aye, he is, away dain a message fur me. Monty’s oot collect
1 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
me beeps in ma poakit. A text message:
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Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
. He's just up the road for a message.'
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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 59 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central, newspaper
hink aboot whitiver it is the message is ettlin at. This is a new k
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Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
ly cover aw rat birry gote ri message rit A couldnae talk.
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
rd that the Prince had sent a message tae Achnacarry, askin’ Loch
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Afore we hud ri telly, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Saltcoats, prose
w comes 'e didnae tag rat wee message oan tae ri wan a ran fur ma u
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Smith, Jamie Animal Ferm: Chapters I to III, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central, prose
o the human race! That is my message tae ye, feres: Rebellion! I k
And abuin aa, pass doun this message o mine tae them ’at comes e
2 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
Tae her surprise she fund a message addressed tae her personally.
juist get away that easy. The message sayed: “Next time you come
ou Rongye? Come in. He left a message for you.”
e guest rooms. “There’s a message for you,” yin sayed. She te
hanged at the ashram. I got a message telling me to go there.” Sh
7 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Daft Days, (Lidl 2020) Central, poetry
Get aw yer message, prezzies and food in!
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando Scots, the Electoral Commission an the language community, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
earer, or wad communicate the message better tae native speakers. T
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando Weill, weill, weill, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
gain, an takkin tae hairt the message they’ve been sent. There mi
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McClurg, Fernando Review: O is for Hoolet, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
ke discussion o its themes an message.
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McClurg, Fernando Syriza, an the road aheid, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
resonance. This is a pooerful message, an ane that is like tae gie
1 matches

Ewen, Allan Pairt twa: Janus leuks aheid, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
nities can send a gey pooerfu message. Stairtin community organisat
ical opinion is, spriedin the message o whit the potential ootcomes
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Ewen, Allan Pairt Ane: Janus leuks back, (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
frae Yes activists spreidin a message o hope while the Labour MPs r
ign an enjoyed engagin wi the message o hope we were spreidin. It s
ic things on my campaign. Oor message aye was yin o hope an biggin
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McClurg, Fernando Thon Survation poll..., (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
media narrative an Labour’s message o this bein a twa-horse race
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
in yin piece tae deliver that message’’
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Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
roadcastin the same depressin message that even the slightest twing
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Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
e night sends oot a clear-cut message that yur loast, lonely, or fr
1 matches

@alistairdunn tweeted
sn’t worried”, so ye better message her telling her yer fine??(2019) search twitter

@jax6754 tweeted
kin guid Jeff! An a think yir message is "Panto season is just roon(2015) search twitter

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
tae yer mither, thon's no the message I wuid want tae sen ye ataa!(2018) search twitter

@RickHJohnston tweeted
Message to SNP. The Holyrood cockpit (2022) twitter link

@Chazzbat tweeted
Left a message fer a caa back fae the emerge(2020) search twitter
a meetin an offered tae tak a message. Caller didnae believe me an (2020) search twitter
e tae dial 111. 111 automatit message telt me tae phone an emergenc(2020) search twitter
wis gey interestin. The main message Ah got fae it wis stey awa fa(2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
right a signer or is that his message tae Scotland? https://t.co/wZ(2020) search twitter

@rattlecans tweeted
table candidates tae manage a message list for the weekly big-buy (2022) twitter link

@annieones tweeted
r chuffed ye tak the time tae message me. An gie me confidence. ?? (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
@Historic_Ally I've sent ye a message :-) (2019) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
ist sent me this photie wae a message sayin: "Went doon the toon ta (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
or naw a dinnae - a leeve ma message in a bottle lol (2021) twitter link
cLeod @MusselburghAth you can message on the fb stream m8 n a poot (2020) twitter link
aye its nae problem tae pop a message tae her in awe - its oan the (2020) twitter link
m no doubtin yule gee him the message m8 lol - so the big mans a f (2021) twitter link
a reply to them with the same message? or are you just like an earl (2021) twitter link
and 1 other occurrences.

Doric

Innes, Brian P. Tales Fae The Doric Side - Thochts o a Teacher, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
my classroom tae get red o ma message bag stuff an ma piece. Wyvin on page 49

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Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
"I think you've got the wrong message, am asking if your name is Da on page 40

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
bike fir miles, an aul broon message bug wi a bottle o waarm milk on page 21
a private message, write on their 'Wall' or spi on page 55

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Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
e to sit down? said the neest message. on page 40
alect, Ronnie? said the neest message at Pauline pushed ower the ta on page 41
said es he scribbilt doon is message. He faaled the paper in twa a on page 42

3 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
er-" "She maan get sent for a message wi the telegraph-" "She maan on page 39

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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
n', Sir, Ah'm jist gaan a wee message intae the toon masel. Gie's a on page 104

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Hardie, Buff Dod 'n' Bunty, (Evening Express 2000) Doric, newspaper
ht o' providin' a wee printed message - jist a few words - tellin
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Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
Jonsar Eck en took twa muckle message bags fae Buttery
Meg teemed her message bag an ere wis nae pancakes t
2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
n. Ye maun hae gat Wullie’s message fur ta
A gied Wullie a message ta tell ee A wis in Ward 6, s
message A wis in hoaspital it lunchti
3 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
were good enough tae read the message previews, but I heided ben in
1 matches

McDonald, Charlie , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
A wee note in the bug wi' a message list
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Uri, Antonia Will virus crisis mean a fresh stairt for Scots produce?, (The National 2020) Doric, newspaper
show tae tourists. Fit kyne o message daes that send tae fowk fae i
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@DoricPhrases tweeted
a minute to help me by direct message with an aspect of internet la(2018) search twitter

@FaeFoggie tweeted
. I'll have it sorted. Awa ti message ma printer loon.(2021) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
decapitate and send hame as a message(2020) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
fit th hudduo wiz, th direct message I wiz asked tae send tae be r(2020) search twitter
a’hin th Scottish Government message n promote BIDE AT HAME. Nuhin(2020) search twitter

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
My dochter's message tae yez aa. Dae yer best tae (2020) twitter link

@McGoo1888 tweeted
Wee kicking anaw tae get the message hame.... (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Me message list is long, of coorse they' on page 73

1 matches

Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
shü said shü wid pass on da message. on page 52
Message fae New Zealand on page 76
andrew filled da screen, wi a message too. on page 78

3 matches

Ulster

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
s: ? Whan oniebodie hears tha message aboot tha Kïngdom an daesnae on page 9
nt hïs sarvin man oot wi tha message, 'Yer tae cum noo, for iverie on page 95
ortie yis ir tae praich thïs message tae aa nations: 'Repent o yer on page 112

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Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
effectiveness o' thair message. on page 41

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Cartmill, Claire Three score years an ten, (Ballymoney and Moyle Times 2014) Ulster, newspaper
ae dance .. but canny get the message tae my feet,
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@the_gellick tweeted
@EustaceMcNally Message fae my freends at the Boord o (2015) twitter link