A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of smell in Corpus

Central

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
squares up tae me, Aw ah can smell aff her is cheap perfume an j on page 5
Then ah fuckin smell it. on page 14

2 matches

Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
e need simply look on them an smell their perfume. Mine cuist her on page 33

1 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
"They said that ye smell awfie bad on page 32

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 90 - Serendipity, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
minty Pan Draps tae hide the smell o lager an eein aw the trim, on page 27

1 matches

Moodie, Gordon D. Lallans 90 - Snoke Iz A Pithie Warlock, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
'Smell is a potent wizard' (Helen Ke on page 78

1 matches

Philip, Andrew Lallans 70 - Fower Poems, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, poetry
arin wid bide roun him like a smell. on page 55

1 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
nment funds reclaimed. Then I smell it. No ma tipple but. on page 1

4 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
scuffin o the cou; sensin the smell o new gress, an ettltin it wi on page 22
adin, sae the ferm dug wadnae smell him an bark, nor wad he fleg on page 59

2 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, (Luath 2020 ISBN: 978-1913025502) Central, poetry
A chink o licht. The smell o wid, warm - a cuddie's pec on page 49

1 matches

Smith, Donald Saut and Bluid: A Scotsaga, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250341) Central, prose
The smell frae Bridie's weem waftit dou on page 14

2 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
akes me sit in. The new chair smell still lingers. 'Ah watched a on page 2
time ah walk in this room and smell that lavender hingy she keeps on page 6
er. Every time wi that fuckin smell. Ah tip it ower as ah go past on page 14

3 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
is face, like we aw hid a bit smell aboot us. Aye weel, maybe we on page 17

2 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
um, they pass it tae us. They smell ay fags an saturated spirits, on page 3

4 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250242) Central, prose
ck oan toap o them. The curry smell gies me the boak. Ah turn ma on page 7

4 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
'SMELL THE BLIDD O A SCOATTISH LADDI on page 16
Noo wid the Giant smell his maw? on page 19
'I CANNAE SMELL A BLOOMIN THING.'' on page 20

3 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Sure ye cannae miss the smell in the corridor. on page 47

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
"Aye, ah wis close enough tae smell the blood. Aldo knoacked this on page 33
long loast brother yince they smell a potential win. And they're on page 40
here emit that unmistakeable smell ae private education. They re on page 47
nt he reveals the hing ah kin smell that familiar sickly aroma om on page 63
he bar ah'm hit wae the stale smell ae drink and smoke. Since ah' on page 71
Also on pages 118, 143, 169
8 matches

Ross, Derek Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
Touch new leaves, smell wild flooers, on page 202

1 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
a taste an a smell, on page 32
Now thi smell in thi air is evident, on page 41
ut wiz rightfully oors as thi smell on page 42

3 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
oun were conspicuous by their smell. In fact some fowk said when on page 33
smell? Whit hellish trick wis this? on page 94
etter, said there was an affy smell in Kate's close that nicht, a on page 95

5 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
eat aw that foreign stuff the smell wid pit me aff. Aye well, ah on page 30
listenin tae her showin aff. Smell yi later then cheap-o, she sa on page 43
neaky silent wans that always smell lik a mixture ae cabbage an r on page 90
usual an sayin he could pure smell fish (that wis him meant tae on page 94
fin the air an sayin, Can you smell fish, an then she'd start gig on page 169

7 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
rything aw oot. Ah luvved the smell o the pitch an the taur. The on page 76

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
whuffs o the braw chocolately smell aw aroond him. on page 8
e aw birlin again! And ye can smell the guff o meltin chocolate i on page 20
if he wis tryin tae scran the smell itsel. on page 48

3 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
quid, and a fizzin frichtsome smell guffed oot the kitchen. on page 33

1 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
shirt back oantoap o him. The smell gies me the boak. Ah turn ma on page 12
e the nurse's offce. A sugary smell is comin fae the dinner hall. on page 15
ang its beaches, ye kin hear, smell and touch the sea - well, as on page 22
smiles. Fur wance, he doesnae smell like, well, the Sword. Mibbie on page 40

4 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
ks oot a mile aff. I can even smell yin frae anither. Boggin gies on page 10
n here again, Mrs Beek. I can smell the bowf aff them.' on page 70

2 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
e Coont Olaf's. It's a calmin smell, is scran in the oven, and th on page 44

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
eward the men's bathroom. The smell o pee is overwhelmin. Ah'm ga on page 6
him, ma nose twitched at the smell o Old Spice. His big brother' on page 44
p ma coat. Ah breathed in the smell o salt and vinegar as we pass on page 55
cleaner tae wipe: it aff. The smell o bleach they've left is so s on page 83
tae the ward. Ah wince at the smell. It's worse than the burnin b on page 86
Also on pages 118
6 matches

Steele, Gregor Dinnae Mak Me Laugh, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
Sae I dinnae hae tae smell ye!" on page 27

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
smell reid i thi aatum on page 67

1 matches

Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
eep. You could feel the funny smell o them an ma Mither sayin "Wh on page 120

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
got anither whuff o the same smell, auld milk and deid fish but on page 22

2 matches

Robertson, James The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Lassie in the Snaw, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
her. The street wis fou o the smell o guid scran, but she'd no ha on page 50
o ither sneysters on it. The smell o the braw hot food wis aw ab on page 52

2 matches

Briggs, Susi The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Princess and the Grumphieman, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
peak tae the Grumphieman. The smell wis bowfin. on page 88

1 matches

Holton, Brian Lallans 67 - The Nine Sangs: Brian Holton, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
ane-gress, see, for its sweet smell on page 21

1 matches

Watt, George T. Lallans 73 - Buffalo Bill, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
cuid smell thi reek o campfires an cordi on page 62

1 matches

Tindal, Betty Lallans 73 - The Scaffie Man’s Tale, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
in! Weel acourse noo Ah could smell a big rat. Ah'm mibbe invisib on page 112

1 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
o broken biscuits an here the smell o the breid they wir bakin in on page 46

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Less Trauchle Nor A Bairn, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
her haunds. Thair wis a rare smell waffin frae the scullery/kitc
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Cantsmell, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2020) Central, prose
fin the air an sayin, Can you smell fish, an then she’d start g
ut Laura wis lik that, Aye ah smell it an it’s pure disgustin m
2 matches

Forde, Iain W D Taid o that Ilk (excerpt), (Fons Scotiae 2009) Central, prose
an schaws platchis o glaur at smell lik ploum-kake, an the rashis
1 matches

Forde, Iain W D Hale Ir Sindries - Buik Twa, (Fons Scotiae 2000) Central, prose
ti fleg thaim awaw. Than the smell o the het ingine
1 matches

Paisley, Janet Lallans 62 - The Numpty, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
things awa. Thur wis a funny smell in the room. Ah pit ma haun o
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Lallans 62 - Blue Lift Snaw, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
Elsie I can feel her warmth, smell her warm fleesh an the coal t
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
ts and English). There is nae smell o the inkhorn or ithir indica
1 matches

Bates, Gregor The Death Dance, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - East Dunbartonshire, weans
at I didnae notice the mingin smell o rottin flesh...
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
"Here, John, can ye no smell the smoke, dear?
Whit's this? It has a foosty smell?
A smell the bumin,
an och! whit a wunnerfu smell.
An plant for beauty or for smell.
7 matches

Forrest, Liam Hittin the Toon, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
erfume oan tae no only let ye smell it but tae gee ye a taste eh
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
millin aboot, aw huns, ye kin smell the cunts. We’re doon Govan
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
eeks flung oer the couch an a smell ay dampness that wid knock ye
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
e full place is bowfin ay the smell ay wet dug.
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
The smell ay disinfectant hings in the
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ffluent area ay the city. The smell ay pish is replaced wae the a
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
The smell ay its sulphurous tip fills o
1 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
his fur against my cheek, the smell o the ootside on him: rain an
s, colour o skin, o hair, the smell o her – like blood and salt
t to the fur, and I start tae smell the stench o him, sharp and w
3 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
fae her gairden, whase sweet smell kittled her nostrils as she w
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
A couldnae smell ri lamb roastin' whin A gote
pen't ri oven door A couldnae smell nu'hin' birra gote a wee blas
“A kin smell rat doon ri close,” says Sh
m 'hinkin' ri hale street kin smell it.”
'Heid caul', A wrote. 'Cannae smell nu'hin', cannae taste nu'hin'
6 matches

Philips, Cally Wha's feart o' the library?, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Turriff, prose
noise o’ the chantin an the smell o’ the joss sticks which pi
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
'Cause the smell stripped the paper,
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
ilk feelin aboot it, the ilk smell, the ilk rhythm, objecks in t
sery, breathin in the growthy smell o watter plants. An Ah’m as
encourage me, gin thoo got a smell o pussy, an daena try tae den
r wrist, lick her fore-erm an smell her scent; he wintit tae pick
him. Whan she cudna actually smell his braith, the drink didna b
6 matches

Alston, Connor THE BLACK-EYED CHILDREN OF SCOTLAND, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
as he did an absolute bowfin smell fillt the hoose. It smelt lik
her nose tae avoid that rank smell. (Back tae the child) It had
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 101, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
ir bairnheid. Can ye mind the smell an the taste o soor plooms, c
1 matches

Monahan Brown, Ricky Dùn Èideann, (The Scores 2020) Central, prose
the mulch roon aboot, an the smell o life an rottin organic mate
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Till Houletgless an the Soond o Money, (The Scores 2018) Central, prose
been ower aw this. Juist the smell o it’s eneuch for me. An on
in the corner, takkin in the smell an chewin awa wi gusto on a r
, ye’re chairgin me for the smell o food. That aboot the size o
“The smell o guid food, an ye wir lucky
��Ye’re chairgin me for the smell o food,” Till said, “An a
5 matches

Ahmad, Nyla How We Celebrate – scrievin prompt, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
ow did ye feel? Whit could ye smell, see, taste or touch? Think o
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
wae yur disposable Kodak. The smell ae these streets will linger
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
al fuckin mess. The sight and smell ae which sendin thunderous sh
1 matches

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
n. Slowing down now, time tae smell the roses. Seen to many auld (2020) search twitter
�ve started tae slow down and smell the roses. Try to take Friday(2020) search twitter
@nodrog1875 Doesnae smell like it ??(2020) search twitter
ey Just got tae live with the smell noo ??.(2020) search twitter

@jack_capener tweeted
The smell ae coal reek in the snell, sa(2020) search twitter

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
I ken mysel by the queer-like smell / That the next stop's Kirkca(2018) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
oar o the greasepaint and the smell o the crowd has got to ye bai (2022) twitter link
?? Why is it that the sense o smell can evoke such powerful memor (2022) twitter link

@Chazzbat tweeted
r the first time an it disnae smell like lavender at aa, but it d(2020) search twitter
Thir's a horrible smell in ma livin room an kitchen. (2020) search twitter

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
a wee bit perfume oan sose a smell nice lol (2020) twitter link

Doric

Shearer, Gillian Tales Fae The Doric Side - Guernica, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
re open the lid and the acrid smell o spicy sauce wafted aroon th on page 42

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
in in ma ither een. She disna smell bad on page 97

1 matches

Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
it a majic feelin at wis. Thi smell's o thi sea jist gid straicht on page 1
. Al nivver furgait thi majic smell en eis building, thi smell o on page 5
Tae maak maitter's wurse thi smell a burnen weis mingin. We look on page 32
mpanee, fur thi crack, an thi smell o hee's pype. Bit ov coarse R on page 60

7 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
daark an ere wis a richt fine smell - like a fish supper. | on page 55
a daft meenit Ah can fin the smell o im. Echt ear later, Ah mair on page 67
an smiled: he'd aye likit the smell o the kirk wi its flooers an on page 74
"An Ah can aye smell the tins o creamy yalla polis on page 87

6 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ke a bloody furnace - ye can smell the bilin tar fae here." on page 7
in front, roarin oot 0's; the smell o the countryside fullin wir on page 21
s. Ere's flooers aawye an the smell o chrysanths hing hivvy in th on page 22
God! Fit...fit's aat terrible smell?" on page 32
k an the air wis thick wi the smell o burgers, fried chucken, chi on page 40
Also on pages 78, 79, 81, 91
10 matches

Robb, Lydia AUNTIE BEAN UNDRESSES, (Association for Scottish Literary Studies 2005 ISBN: 978-0948877698) Doric - Arbroath, poetry
the warm smell o soap an sweit on page 123

1 matches

Benzie, Lesley Fessen Reared, (Seahorse 2020 ISBN: 978-1916214538) Doric, poetry
Despite the charged sea life smell, on page 1

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
onny face an hid a richt fine smell o perfume comin aff er. on page 40
bit ere's aye the same sickly smell: a mixter o cubbuge, incontin on page 45

2 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
kin o' scent is 'at makin ye smell, ma Chantel. on page 107

1 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
it micht smell o silage a bit, come time the
o silage a bit, come time the smell will wear awa.
at ere wis an affa smell comin affa the plastic. Wid J
he door Jonsar says. "I canna smell onything," the twa o em
smell the chuckies, en the drains,
6 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
h, bi spikk, an mebbe even bi smell, if fit Isie said wis true. L
guffed o musk, a queer strang smell that Minnie's neb hid niver s
ence o his favourite pet. 'Ye smell jist as strang's the futterat
e div,' said Dandy.'Aa humans smell. See my hauns?' He liftit up
4 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
ike frangipani – I can near smell them."
he Fishin Ha' section. Ye cud smell it lang afore ye saw it.
2 matches

Murdoch, Steve Lallans 63 - Poacher, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
shape fae the mirk, he could smell the familiar mix o linseed an
1 matches

Martin, Keiron Ma Worst Nicht Oot, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
is pit doon in front o me the smell wis makin ma mooth water. I w
1 matches

Dunnett, Nathan The Auld Asylum, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
grand tae walk in tae a fine smell o’ mince and tatties. A spe
1 matches

Johnston, Shaun The Forkie Gollach, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
tside. It wis steamin and the smell wis gan roon a heart like a h
1 matches

Legge, Robert Oot in the Middle o Naewye, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
The smell o the clean cut girse
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
kip somewye. It disna exactly smell like it’s been used afore,
1 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
nip in ahint yin at the first smell o danger.”
“First smell o danger! Get a grip, ye arse
he’s in the cupboard, A can smell her posh perfume an A’m nea
3 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
lobby tae be met wi the fine smell o scones cookin on a girdle.
�s fin she got win o the fine smell o ham fryin as it wafted thro
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
in my life an canna stand the smell o folk smokin fags. But a tab
st I’d better get rid o the smell o ashtrays fae ma breath, so
r very tear ducts are clear o smell. Composed, I entered the boar
3 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Stones That Turned, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
somebody laughin an the fine smell o mutton broth waffted fae th
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
enhoose opened. “Fit a rare smell,
oshty na,” quo Bella, “Ye smell jist the same’s masel.”
2 matches

Irvine, Owen Eldritch Story, (The Gaudie 2018) Doric - Banff, weans
nbeast dugs followed. An affa smell o deith krept up Paul’s neb
1 matches

TheChielMeister Nae mince in Moray, (youtube.com 2008) Doric, poetry
Came in aboot, nae smell, nae pan
1 matches

Young, Morna The Twa Chrisses, (Scots Language Center 2021) Doric, prose
g in the heart of you and the smell of the earth in your face, al
Cos, aye, a rose would maybe smell as sweet if we called it a �
wi her peewits crying and the smell o earth in her nib.
3 matches

Facebook link (Doric Scots Books an Poems 2022) Doric - Aberdeen
Yer moo wid watter wi' the smell

McDonald, Charlie , (Facebook 2022) Doric - Aberdeen, poetry
Yer moo wid watter wi' the smell
1 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
of ? wauch, which was strong smell before jointing for cooking. (2018) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
n that chapel. The soond, the smell, the atmo, the fooking comara(2020) search twitter

@daleser23 tweeted
wa for a shower min. Wash the smell of failure off ma. #disgracef(2013) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
accept single purchase, stale smell on baith & well used bit a ba(2019) search twitter

@Woodside Wullie tweeted
@PeatWorrier I can smell yon fae here. My moo is noo d (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
Then I smelt a most peculiar smell - like burnan cloot or hair. on page 13
And the smell o an oxtail casserole cheust on page 31
The smell o clapshot fills the hall as on page 70

3 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
e, than shifts tae the next. "Smell yin," he says. ®Øyvind glor on page 28
replicaetion smell the sam?" "Wheesht," he says. on page 29
yird o Mars? Whit like is the smell o caller air? The bizz o her on page 71

3 matches

Johnston, Barbara Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
The sweet familiar smell on page 56

1 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
No smell o bakeen on page 35

1 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
The smell o scrubs burnan on page 36

1 matches

Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
oom for the days wark. As the smell o on page 60

1 matches

@peediepuss tweeted
eedie coorie wae the bairn an smell the tap o thir heid(2020) search twitter

Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
waary sea smell at shü wis felt mony a time on page 36
n air a seediness, wi da soor smell a stale beer drifting oot tro on page 57

2 matches

De Luca, Christine Parallel Worlds: Poems in Shetlandic and English, (Luath 2005 ISBN: 978-1905222131) Shetland, poetry
no da colour o soup, hits smell, hits taste on page 30
an sniff da smell o da mirk on page 111
smell o minerals, stoor o iron on page 112

4 matches

Sutherland, Hazel Biggin Da Dess, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
dir face in da crisp hay, to smell da freshness an test for dryn
me knees. What a sweet, fresh smell!
2 matches

De Luca, Christine Dodie's Phenomenal Pheesic, (Shetland For Wirds 2008) Shetland, weans
n be broon an aa or shö’ll smell a rat. Da wye ta colour hit,
1 matches

Walterson, Barbara Da Trow o’ Fogla Skerry, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
� whar I wis. Da unmistakible smell o strang, lucky-lines wis aa
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Watt, Valerie A skoit trowe da shops, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
Da smell o bacon rolls waftin oot o Fa
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@helenmoncrieff tweeted
And da smell o bird'sfoot trefoil in da ai(2018) search twitter
I'm blyde tae smell da nort wind, a whaft o walru(2013) search twitter

Southern

Tindal, Betty Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
I smell the tail-en o bye-gaun years, on page 156

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Ulster

Warwick, Matthew Tha Feardie Geng hae tae bide at hame, (Sensory Attachment Centre 2020) Ulster - Ballymena, weans
e totey, ye cannae see, feel, smell, taste nor hear it forbye.
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Spence, Laura Tha Thoarn Tree, (Ullans Magazine 2013) Ulster, prose
a thocht ye cud fin its sweet smell.
in nearhaun, she fun a bonnie smell aa aroon. “Thon’s laik ro
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Stewart, Kenny The Proota Field, (Facebook 2021) Ulster, poetry
Ye could smell the earth as the mornin dew s
The smell o the earth and sun on yer fa
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Stewart, Kenny The Bread Van, (Facebook 2020) Ulster, poetry
And I still mind the smell o the wee breid cart it's aro
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@Angelinekking tweeted
g still very common in Larne! Smell thon hoag when the tide is oo(2020) search twitter