A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of pink in Corpus

Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
e a sudden a White Rabbit wae pink eyes breenged right past her. on page 7

1 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
Pink belly breuken, on page 36
a faut o pink on page 80

2 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
d room, scoopin this horrible pink liquid oot ae a vat an flingi on page 60

2 matches

Cameron, Peter Lallans 83 - The Twice-fed Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
he'll turn up his neb at the pink. on page 82

1 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
e Adidas tracky bottoms n wee pink Lacoste trainers. Hur lip glo on page 26

2 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
st at that, a White Rabbit wi pink een scuttert by forenent her. on page 7

1 matches

MacKinnon, Ann Lallans 70 - Five Poems, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, poetry
in a pink flooery frock on page 61

1 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
estane, protection fae pisen. Pink quartz fur healin. A black be on page 1

4 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
pink nipples, semmit straplines, on page 21

1 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
as she gazed doun on this wee pink braith o life she'd brocht in on page 71
recklt an his spittle frothed pink. Whiles she felt he wis like on page 75

2 matches

Cunningham, Lucy nothing but a set of eyes for stars - Swedish Fish, (Association for Scottish Literature 2023 ISBN: 978-1906841546) Central, prose
n their rainbow coats and the pink, flaky thing that sat next ta on page 36

1 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
roon thum 'ae blotch, go dark pink an purple. They sometimes bur on page 2
, lined wi wee flower pots ay pink 'n purple wi ivy windin up pa on page 3

4 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250242) Central, prose
i ribbons in hur hair blows a pink gum bubble. , on page 7

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
ds ah'm the great, big, dirty pink elephant in the room. on page 47
h? Ah could be wearin Dougies pink shirt which is decorated in y on page 167
hat he's wearin. That radiant pink shirt which is probably visib on page 169

3 matches

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
Ah'm pink on page 185

1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
ot yir white jeans wi the new pink halter neck tap yi goat oota on page 23
oupon; Kelly Marie blew a big pink Hubba Bubba bubble an then cr on page 29
After that, ah pit on the new pink blouse an the black troosers on page 35
he got her bike an a luminous pink helmet, an a padlock, an load on page 42
an white teddy bears wi long pink tongues. The maw dog wis mass on page 169

7 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
left o it forby a tottie wee pink sugary birdie sittin on the t on page 13
it. The waws were peeliewally pink, the lichtin wis saft and ple on page 70
o tall rhododendrons wi their pink and reid and mauve blossoms. on page 75
ntly appeart a maist fantoosh pink boatie. It wis a muckle open on page 92
I want ye tae buy me a muckle pink biled-sweetie boatie exactly on page 93
Also on pages 97, 117, 121
14 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
nd box o POODER. It wis cawed PINK PLAISTER. There wis a pooder- on page 22
colours, bleck, green, reid, pink, white and broon. He raxed fo on page 35

2 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Nicker pink as a shepherd's sunset on page 45

1 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
There were pink socks an blue socks, Purple y on page 17
ower-ripe tomatas, twa cheap pink toilet rolls an a packet o fr on page 40
who wid forget a fool throwin pink lavvy paper every where." on page 43

3 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
t, Wee Grumphie's neb gaed aw pink at the tip, and he stertit ya on page 138
ee Grumphie, gettin a wee bit pink aboot the neb. 'Oh aye, I min on page 142

3 matches

Morning, Carey Neeps and Tatties, (self-published 2020) Central, weans
o pink aroond. on page 12

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
painted hur thin lips bright pink and is wearin a white, knitte on page 2
stion. It wis full o the baby pink tiles Maw insisted oan, and a on page 40
keepin his motor clean. Ah've pink lipstick streaked across ma f on page 63
Wan o them is o pink flooers formin the word 'Moth on page 112
awfy feelin it's because o ma pink suit. on page 114
Also on pages 116
8 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
han dim ma een shall blear an pink on page 78

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
its belly an it's wee tottie pink feet. Its tail wis lang's ma on page 81

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
The pink jaggy bunnet o Scotland Wee a on page 4

1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 167, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
the water banks wis deep rose pink wi the flouers o the Himalaya
1 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 74 - Soor Ploom Fairy, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
it’s as pink as a stock o Embro Rock,
1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Less Trauchle Nor A Bairn, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
s. The tuim-eed lassie an the pink-nebbed baist rubbit chowks wi
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Big Schuil, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
llie and his face gaed bricht pink, sae A says, "Bonny dous, hae
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
tae grip it juist wi her lang pink nails the time she wis proggi
1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 71 - The Concreit Bouer, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
ems an lewdness, lined oot in pink, siller an bleck. The rubbit-
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
for some are for pink, an some blue.
an pink. Man, ma michaelmas daisy,
2 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
orange and pink and yella buildins. When we g
ely mountains risin above the pink and white and yella wee toon.
2 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Three days in October, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
hersel. Muckle aiks wi their pink an maroon tippit leafs; the b
1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
The goddess’s face turned pink, then reid, then purple like
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
soapy bubbles drippin aff her pink rubber gloves.
bein stopped by thon wifie in pink robes ootside the library tha
r and tie back? And they were pink, bright pink. Ah don't know w
, bright pink. Ah don't know why but someho
Would folk that put up bright pink net curtains be the sort that
7 matches

Monahan Brown, Ricky Dùn Èideann, (The Scores 2020) Central, prose
He fund a bottle o pink ginger, brewed to be bitter.
e hid a wee keek at them. The pink petals openin an strainin tae
2 matches

@alistairdunn tweeted
h am that white at hame, then pink as soon as we see some sun! H(2017) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
@AileenMcHarg Had deep pink (choc) magnum: nae convinced!(2020) search twitter

@SusiBriggs1 tweeted
@JaneyGodley Pink custard wi sponge from primar(2020) search twitter

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
actually isobels brolly n its pink sose a stand oot lol (2020) twitter link
luvin this - pink seems tae b the in thing the (2020) twitter link
the colours pink and peach are featuring heavi (2021) twitter link

Doric

Benzie, Lesley Tales Fae The Doric Side - Pictur o Misery, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
through the faded pink curtains, on page 68

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
Or claes, or hair-do's pink an green Aa gel't an spiky on page 15

1 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
e, just so, tae see the sun's pink glim on page 46

1 matches

Strachan, Shane DWAMS, (Tapsalteerie 2024 ISBN: 978-1916214880) Doric, poetry
Pink petal rain. on page 26

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
, pickin oot a caird wi a wee pink flooerie an the wirds Thinkin on page 25
ticians." Joyce's face wis aa pink an polished leukin an er tap on page 40
dreeprt doon, makkin swirlin pink pattrens it ma feet. on page 66
stan an steer it the hotterin pink mass wi a widden speen, the k on page 87
ttie chappers, an aul-farrant pink rose at climmed an clung te t on page 88

8 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
yce as she floatit aboot on a pink lilo. on page 13
ver seen - a bunnle o plump, pink perfection. Ah held her close on page 45
'"'Ah've even hired een o yon pink limos te drive us aboot fir a on page 56
river the thooms up as a lang pink limo cam purrin in aboot an t on page 57
o," she said, steekin oot her pink lips. "It's ma smile. Fit div on page 58
Also on pages 68, 91
7 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
obblin an shiverin like a big pink jeelly an leukit like it mich on page 40
See ess rickle o beens in the pink goon? ~ she's dunced, ay, an on page 47

2 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
o a sudden a White Rabbit wi pink eyes ran close past her. on page 7

1 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
e in a ghff, an a wheen o the pink gowans turn't fite. on page 27

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - TROUBLE WI WITTGENSTEIN, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
at baith pairties should weer pink claes fan they meet." Syne he on page 90
yestreen that we hid tae weer pink claes the day or forfeit the on page 91

6 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
he laached. "Jess wis tickled pink fan Ah rolled up in it ae day on page 110

1 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
' o this fleer were a shockin pink an, the doors
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
reep an her lugs war like twa pink shells that hid bin nippit bi
fillin wi buttercups an sweet pink clover; the dykes wad be bric
2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
lang an blaik an her een wis pink. There wis slivers rinnin doo
1 matches

Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
now if ye liked. Ye love that pink, sweet stuff. It’s on yer t
It wis a wee skinny thing wi pink een. It hid on a hat. The man
2 matches

Strachan, Shane Beyond the Sea, (Scottish Book Trust 2023) Doric, prose
nde hair scrapit back intil a pink scrunchie.
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
an powkit its fur wi its wee pink tongue, on
tin her silky paws wi her wee pink tongue.
py toast, an kickit her fower pink shanks in the air wi a gledso
pink mowser. Puir Suzy. Dowie an w
a hett tears treetle doon her pink mowser. She hidna kent she wi
6 matches

Shearer, Gillian Skitin Oan Thin Ice, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2019) Doric - Alford, prose
ower aat the loch aa bonny an pink in the sunset. He wis yon ups
1 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
r if it wis time she gotten a pink sweel noo aat she is ower fif(2019) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
Into pink eens https://t.co/1c8YGhFDWt(2020) search twitter
@DavidMc23906667 Pink gin min(2020) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
d, Stacey's bronze, Chris M's pink. Jimmy Carr's lookin affa sli(2011) search twitter
eckn there's a wee quine we a pink trilby hat that'd join her 4 (2011) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
ing us auld locals oot we yon pink flamingos or fitever they are(2018) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
Phrases Mi'be ye shud o pit a pink jaikit on yer tweet!(2019) search twitter

@McGoo1888 tweeted
That's mah drunken self got pink Floyd oan...laters... (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Bruce, Lorraine Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
The hot broon brick in pink cloot, on page 45
Sparkley fishnets in shockan pink on page 98

2 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
before headan fur the next pink buoy, on page 149

1 matches

Brown, Moyra Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Wae a one-eyed pink rabbit and Maureen the bear. on page 29

1 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine WHIT TAE WRITE NOU?, (https://harryjosephine.com/ 2015) Orkney, blog
rs o clood, an a brief wash o pink whan the sun gied doun. A’l
1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
aa at wance a White Rabbit wi pink een ran by, richt alang her s on page 7

1 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
haain me da bedroom wi da new pink carpet at you cood sink tac y on page 47

1 matches

De Luca, Christine Dodie's Phenomenal Pheesic, (Shetland For Wirds 2008) Shetland, weans
ox o POODER. Hit wis caa’ed PINK PLESTER. Dey wir a pooder-puf
1 matches

Watt, Valerie A skoit trowe da shops, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
tried on a scarf med o bricht pink Shetlan oo. I wis prinkin afo
1 matches

Watt, Valerie Da secret wirld o Santie’s elves, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
� he instructed pointin tae a pink door clertit in jeely sweetie
1 matches

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
Shetlands coast turn blue and pink again. #wildflower #home #She(2019) search twitter
how dey sometimes have fuscia pink petal tips. It's true I'm sur(2020) search twitter

Southern

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
oot th blue a White Rabbit wi pink eyes run jist aside hur. on page 7

1 matches

Purves, David Jade Lute, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Selkirk, poetry
Pink an whyte haunds lik roses an
1 matches

Ulster

Robinson, Philip Oul Licht, (Ullans Press 2017 ISBN: 978-1905281305) Ulster - Larne, poetry
A soo's pink een, in lamp-licht blin on page 1

1 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
o a sudden a white rabbit wi pink een rin by hir. on page 7

1 matches

@the_gellick tweeted
gadgey Aye Paddy, haein a wee pink French Fancy disnae mak us ba (2015) twitter link