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journey Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words35.5 34.9 37.5 29.8 46.5 31 31
Number of occurrences11569 25 3 8 3 7
Number of authors67 35 18 3 4 3 4

Occurrences of journey in Corpus

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Central

Robertson, James Naebody'd Seen Him, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
got here was another kind of journey. on page 15

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Niven, Liz Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central, poetry
ir a brekk oan the fower hoor journey, on page 5

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Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
r us. It begins its chunterin journey through rush hour traffic. Tr on page 44

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Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
oan a seamless journey on page 17

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Smith, Donald Saut and Bluid: A Scotsaga, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250341) Central, prose
he haa gaitherin gear fir the journey. An Einar sat bi the hairth g on page 14

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Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
ye? So you uised tae dae this journey aw the time?" on page 3

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
ae the intent ae continuin ma journey ae self-pity and loathin. Ald on page 63
sing along tae as ah begin ma journey back acroass tae Dougie. When on page 172

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Niven, Liz Lallans 59 - Painting the Forth Bridge: A Search for Scottish Identity, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
ae. The vehicle fir this is a journey across Scotland, stoppin regu on page 84

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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
n an thig wis hin first ivver journey tae the Arctic an he wis haci on page 38
is survival an the incredible journey he had made wis prentit in th on page 43
ject. Then he haud it, an the journey back tae the surface began. Y on page 52

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
ther twenty minutes ontae his journey. Ah don't want yi walkin hame on page 169

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Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
aw! Augustus is awa on a wee journey, that's aw, A maist interesti on page 86
tae mak the nixt pairt o the journey by boat! Here she cams! Look! on page 92
wbody hing ontae a strap. The journey's no ower yet!' on page 139
! It's jist got wee-er on the journey, that's aw!' on page 147

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Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
skin yersel as ye mak yer ain journey intae writin in Scots. The st on page 8
w aff whit ye'v learnt on yer journey tae leeteracy in Scots! on page 54

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
Mr Unicorn, let's go on a wee journey tae Earth. It'll be fun," sai on page 97

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
ranny wis pleasant the entire journey. She kept me and Kate enterta on page 31

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Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
An cheerly spak o journey's end whaur she on page 24

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Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Your journey's nae in vain, thouch, I'm su on page 35

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Adamson, Donald Bield, (Tapsalteerie 2021) Central - Dumfries, poetry
It'll be a lang journey on page 25

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Jamie, Kathleen Eemis Stane 1 - Whimbrel, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
en as we bide at hame. If the journey is the hame, the hame is the on page 5

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Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
re the newly deid makin their journey tae the netherwarld. on page 52

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
Elroy Flecker's The Golden Journey to Samarkand (a byordnar guid on page 9

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Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Gowden Gate Til Samarkan, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, poetry
An owersettin o 'The Golden Journey to Samarkand' bi James Elroy on page 30

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Hodgson, Brent Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
eetions ir douce. Fae 'Autumn Journey': on page 91

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McFarlane, Ishbel Maun we mak new wirds fir a chyngin warld?, (The National 2020) Central, newspaper
airticle? Or try an stert the journey fir Scots terms that the Engl
wisnae ma place tae stert the journey yon dey.
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Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
sweaty and scruffy efter the journey.
t by wi Sergio as we made the journey in the car.
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Heather, Alistair Whaur we cam fae: the Pechts, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
h. Lat’s here ging on a wee journey throu the story o the Pechts
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Heather, Alistair Trains approachin?, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
ublin the cost an time o ilka journey. Scotrail is a mixter-maxter
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Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
lity tae alter her fatalistic journey tae death.
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Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
it started its long vertical journey - by indifferent cunts like
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McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
cryptically, "Gie them a safe journey, Sandy," tae the driver. Efte
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McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Noo, A begin ma journey,
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McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
A “Journey” that we ay’ maun foot,
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Philips, Cally Jings, crivens, help ma Boab, it’s independence!, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Turriff, prose
ot that at every stage of the journey they tried tae stop the SNP b
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Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
r thon. It wad be a waste o a journey if she didna roon up ony
mally have checked it after a journey. So don’t say anything to a
ly a couple of hours’ train journey.”
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Ahmad, Nyla How We Celebrate – scrievin prompt, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
rieve directions tae follae a journey ye’ve been on that ye’d l
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@alistairdunn tweeted
have tae change a tyre on ma journey tae ayr(2013) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
de..Been telt it's a bit o' a journey?... (2022) twitter link

@jax6754 tweeted
ok forward tae continuing our journey together in 2015! ?????? http(2014) search twitter
@JeffBrazier Safe journey hame?....A always aim tae get(2015) search twitter
@Ry_Barr26 Oan bus journey back hame efter daein food sh(2015) search twitter
Jones Sorry tae hear bout yir journey hame! Enjoy the rest o yor ev(2015) search twitter
quale Guid fir you! I'm oan a journey tae! (Red jumper Jan 2015 an (2015) search twitter
and 3 other occurrences.

@bigandymccoll tweeted
e they widnae be part of that journey). (2022) twitter link

@rattlecans tweeted
h couldnae hiv been worth the journey (2022) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
cot next week! Hae a look at "Journey into the Scottish Diaspora wi (2020) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
6 @MusselburghAth yes - safe journey home to every one connected w (2020) twitter link
ltSportsLive its an essential journey as far as am concerned if ur (2020) twitter link
ng people its no an essential journey craig - surprised theres no (2020) twitter link
a support as its an essential journey - efter av hud a takeaway pi (2021) twitter link
s - if thats no an essential journey - a dinnae ken whit is lol (2021) twitter link
and 1 other occurrences.

Doric

Mitchell, Rhona Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Wye it Wis, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
ther an her wid ging on a bus journey. It seemed an affa lang wye. on page 14

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Gilbert, Jo Tales Fae The Doric Side - A hame is a hame is a hame, is it nae?, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
an learnin tae trust yer ain journey. on page 35

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Maitland, Andrew Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Auld Mannie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
drookit fae heid tae toe. The journey wis mercifully short, an he e on page 72

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
. We hope you have a pleasant Journey. Will all passengers kindly f on page 41

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ye'll hiv te mak ess himmest journey on yer ain. on page 23

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Uri, Antonia Bidin awa: City Breaks, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
e stairt yer chocolate tastin journey. Mind an stock up plenty tae on page 14

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Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
me, an towld me he wis goan a journey, A should say 'Wi what porpoi on page 99

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Harper, Norman Stronach: A Weekly Look at Life in the Fictional North-East Village, (The Press and Journal 2000) Doric, newspaper
ybe jist tired efter the lang journey," Walter said.
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Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
journey roon an, heid for hame. Jonsa
cnic or twa jist tae brak the journey. It wis a richt fine day for
Wifie wis fer chuffed wi the journey bit, Jonsar Eck said. "I hiv
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Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
the drifts an makk the skyty journey echt mile inno the toon tae h
he weather they maun makk the journey, fur her faither, Matthew, wi
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Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
The journey it's a lang ane, it takks a d
ettin aff on the trauchelsome journey back tae Britain, wi a fatter
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Johnston, Mary Lallans 81 - A Day at Edinbro Feestival, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric, prose
steerin aboot. I hiv ti say e journey wis maist interestin an nae a
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Riddell, Conor San Diego, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
rt o it a wis gaun tae be the journey ower there cos it wis gaunt a
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Murdoch, Steve Schrödinger’s Leid?, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Doric - St Andrews, blog
n, Ian ettled tae tak us on a journey the length o Scotland “in s
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Hutchison, Pat Catty, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
in the bairns a penny for the journey.
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@DoricPhrases tweeted
idy are affa proud o ye. Safe journey hame. xx(2017) search twitter

@FaeFoggie tweeted
@Branson1873 Safe journey quine(2019) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
@AberdeenFC Had the journey from help tae get here, pleas(2020) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
w 8 seasons jist starting the journey here(2020) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
ud gie up file am aheid! Safe Journey x(2011) search twitter
ebnicol had a fab wkend. Safe journey x(2011) search twitter

Orkney

Tait, Ruth Gallows Ha - Watchan Eyes, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
hur aisyiest journey for a while, on page 10

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Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
Astrid spaeks aboot the journey, on page 11

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Orkney Voices Group Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
journey, the surging tide, on page 123

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Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
fore making the tiring return journey of fifty five miles. That wil on page 77

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Priest, Ena Bonxie Geo, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
wisna da shop hitsel, bit da journey. Mansie likit naethin better
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Watt, Valerie A skoit trowe da shops, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
Faerdie maet” is food for a journey, an boy, wis I on wan. I glip
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@helenmoncrieff tweeted
rish to go to complete return journey fae #WorldCeilidh. Music, mer(2016) search twitter
ir just a peerie bit excited #journey #notseasick https://t.co/gLvF(2016) search twitter
y. What a jewel to start wir #journey to #WorldCeilidh https://t.co(2016) search twitter
knockengorroch #worldceilidh #journey #holiday https://t.co/IXFrBMM(2016) search twitter
knockengorroch #worldceilidh #journey https://t.co/akRtywsCOJ(2016) search twitter

Southern

Thompson, James My Borderlands, (Richardson and Son Printers 2023) Southern - Hawick, poetry
And speeds oor journey on on page 32

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Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
ei, an telt iz hei was gaun a journey, Ah would say 'Wi whit porpoi on page 102

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@jamie_ginger tweeted
Long journey back up the road frae stoke a(2012) search twitter

Ulster

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
an toul mae hae wus gan on a journey, A wud say "Wi what porpoise? on page 103

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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
h unfufilled potential at oor journey hes a lang wie tae gae yet. on page 4
n es pairt o' an Ulster-Scots journey. on page 63

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Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
In This Wee Place's journey. on page 42
n wheel, that iver run's it's journey roon an roon. on page 46
iver stap enjoyin life's rich journey ain yer wye. on page 47

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Fenton, James The Lade, (Ullans Magazine 2001) Ulster, prose
The lade’s journey through oor worl (an, we nive
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