A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of enjoy in Corpus

Central

Marenich, Margaret Lallans 84 - Awa wi’t, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
d ken frae lang syne an micht enjoy seein again. on page 23

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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

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Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
lee awa .. . let John be, tae enjoy his time wi you an his bairn on page 43
a gied thaim scant chance tae enjoy their nuptial pleisures ahint on page 50

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Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
today's the day ye start tae enjoy the here an' noo - today's t on page

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Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
them waarm, bit mind they'll enjoy it as weel. on page 12
ind whar it says ve've no tae enjoy yersell. on page 28

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
n a bookie. Jist lit the cunt enjoy his win." on page 44
who talk like me. Ah hope yae enjoy it." on page 53
, calm doon man. Wur here tae enjoy oorsels" ah quickly remind hi on page 101
are, either. Although he does enjoy the company ae his missus, eh on page 173

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Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
e surface.' Ah think ah micht enjoy scrievin end-o-term reports f on page 3

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Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
So jist enjoy it, an shut yir puss. on page 28

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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
gin, ye're here tae drink, no enjoy yersel.' on page 102

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
sy, aw she actually said wis, Enjoy yir munch; after we got oot t on page 142
ley Piazza. It's jist that ah enjoy readin plays, an ah'm good at 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
an excitin day! I dae hope ye enjoy it! I'm sure ye willl I ken y on page 68

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Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
like masel are jist tryin tae enjoy their Seturdays. on page 17

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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
e kindae mundane horror weans enjoy! on page 128

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Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
muckle pot. He didna hauf enjoy skooshin thir aerosols. on page 22

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Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
e Academy. So tell me, do you enjoy English?' on page 9

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Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
thegither wi modren times. A enjoy gauin back tae the stories in on page 57
A'm daft for Scots poyetry an enjoy readin the quarterly ootgie o on page 60

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
nclapped an seemed tae really enjoy themsels. After the performan on page 100

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Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
hie, afore ye settle doon tae enjoy yersels?' on page 92

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
e call it a night.' He nods. 'Enjoy the rest of your party!' Davi on page 14
e nurse tells me to relax and enjoy my breakfast, but ah won't be on page 84

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Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Enjoy sic delicate luxuries - fuil on page 26

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Hershaw, William Lallans 59 - A Mass In Scots For Saint Andrae, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
Aa the life that you enjoy's on page 97

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Robinson, Christine Lallans 73 - Historical Lexicography and the Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1700, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
wi buiks we think they micht enjoy, an readers underline the fir on page 14

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Hardie, George Lallans 73 - Pop Gaes the Idol, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Hamilton, poetry
he best enjoy the fame on page 114

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Wilson, Rab Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
), be the anes least able tae enjoy the epic elegies, screivit as on page 133

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Gillon, Karen Report on Inquiry intil the role o, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central, government
sae that Gaelic speakers can enjoy the
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Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
owel in years. A'm aa set tae enjoy the meenit she haes tae see'z
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Fleemin, Sandy No on BBC, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
" says she, "ye'r entitled ti enjoy yersel a bittie." An sae it g
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Paisley, Janet Lallans 62 - The Numpty, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
s pleased. She likes fowk tae enjoy thur grub. Ah hurried up. Whi
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Kay, Billy Born In Kyle, (Burnawn Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-9993309-4-1) Central - Kyle, prose
ng, lang syne. I hope that ye enjoy thir annals fae ma pairish an
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Sutherland, Hope Twa sisters, een room, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Buckie, prose
oo we play i fiddle. We baith enjoy it and I suppose I could admi
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Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
�Cheers son. You make sure an enjoy yersel, eh?’ the driver sai
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Grae, Emma Billy's Ghost Dug, (liarsleague.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
,’ she says, turnin. ‘And enjoy yer meal.’
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Muir, Glenn Al Fresco, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
got oot and settled doon tae enjoy oor al fresco feast. I wis ge
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McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
ff yer damb phone, an’ jist enjoy the experience?” The studen
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McKenzie, Roddy Cataracts, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2018) Central - Dundee, prose
ang, they`re a laughing, they enjoy a guid sang an a sesh, so yi
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Capener, Jack This laund wis wrocht for you an me, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central - Edinburgh, blog
ities nor thaim that come tae enjoy the laund recreatifinally. Ai
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Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
stin her, which she seemt tae enjoy raither.
ebroos. He actually seemt tae enjoy rilin her, she thocht. Than i
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Donati, Colin Universal Declaration o Human Richts, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Central, government
es the richt tae seek and tae enjoy in ither countries asylum fra
orn in or oot o wadlock, shal enjoy the samelike social beild.
ural life o the commonty, tae enjoy the
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Clark, Thomas Till Houletgless an the Soond o Money, (The Scores 2018) Central, prose
ae hissel. He didna awfy much enjoy the backchat, but he had Till
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Connelly, Gordon Celebrating Ithers, a letter tae somebody wirth celebratin, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
in aboot aw the things ye can enjoy wi that person noo? Or are ye
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Facebook link (Changed Times Historical Novel By Ethyl Smith 2022) Central
room hus become ah cud nivver enjoy it.

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
e ken the real background tae enjoy whit's happenin in the story.

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
tae droon oot the noise. Tae enjoy a rare drive oot in the stick
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Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
and Bruce an opportunity tae enjoy the great ootdoors. The place
s tae yin side and we sit and enjoy the rest ae the show. Yit ma
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@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
l remember tae heider them ?? enjoy(2020) search twitter

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
doesnae love a hot dug ????. Enjoy !(2020) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
in all, it's no too bad.. :) Enjoy yer day whatever yer doing, a (2022) twitter link
oot, and a decent jaiket.. :) Enjoy yer day whatever yer doing, a (2022) twitter link
d booted Tim, ye'll be fine.. Enjoy yersel', and have a smashing (2022) twitter link
@Amalkadog Cheers Brian.. Enjoy yersel' mate, and have a love (2022) twitter link
it's a bit cauld.. Likewise, enjoy yer Hogmanay evening.. Dinnae (2022) twitter link
and 30 other occurrences.

@jax6754 tweeted
coming tae Scotland! Hee hee! Enjoy the rest o yir weekend! xxx(2014) search twitter
Canae wait tae hear fae you. Enjoy a restful evening! xxx(2014) search twitter
you awe made it oot alricht! Enjoy yir evening and weekend aheid(2014) search twitter
@MattRichardson3 Enjoy Edinburgh! I'm gonna be there(2014) search twitter
mile tae you as you wait, and enjoy the rest o yir eve when kids (2015) search twitter
and 36 other occurrences.

@SusiBriggs1 tweeted
@kat_luc01 It's a guid yin. I enjoy reading that yin tae my 7 yea(2019) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
rston 15 mins along the road. Enjoy ! (2022) twitter link

@billykayscot tweeted
version o Johnnie Armstrong. Enjoy(2020) search twitter
@AndrewWilson Cheers, Andrew. Enjoy. Onythin that helps us fecht (2020) search twitter
@Mhairi_53 @OorVyce Hope ye enjoy it.(2020) search twitter

@Chazzbat tweeted
ing fer a while. Ah uised tae enjoy that sort o thing when Ah wis(2020) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
ght1 (no sure how much she'll enjoy my company tbh ??, and as for (2022) twitter link

@annieones tweeted
you are not even in Scotland. Enjoy your unvaccinated " new year' (2021) twitter link
Inkwell @Lenniesaurus Me tae, enjoy it hen, yae deserve it wae th (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
@BarbaraNairn Youse will enjoy it aw the mair! (2019) twitter link
rvived the first schuil term! Enjoy yer tattie-howkin hoalidays. (2017) twitter link

@LowEndJardo tweeted
ckin trip down tae london tae enjoy the football wae ma pals, it� (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
the cup today - well done n enjoy a wee celebration guys - unl (2021) twitter link
s depth now - ignore him and enjoy the festive period guys (2020) twitter link
@ScottishCup @MusselburghAth enjoy 2 day amy - you lucky so n s (2020) twitter link
it awe sussed oot big man - enjoy m8 (2020) twitter link
@bluenosetaylor1 enjoy m8 - n well deserved - catc (2020) twitter link
and 82 other occurrences.

Doric

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
mah fowk. Besides, ye widnae enjoy the bluid ower there. on page 40

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Storrie Lewis, Jean Lallans 58 - The Bothy Loon, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
e the dancin, meet quines and enjoy a bittie fun and hae a lauch. on page 124

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Gilbert, Jo Tales Fae The Doric Side - Introduction, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
We hope folk enjoy readin it as muckle as we enj on page 10

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Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
me ye ken It's your turn noo, enjoy yer ain An nivver mind the ce on page 15

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
p a black marker an screived 'Enjoy yer 'space'' oan the lid. on page 21
"Enjoy!" he said, turnin an mincin a on page 35

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
howed us fit it wis te really enjoy life's simple pleasures; foo on page 20
ays it's great - they really enjoy't." on page 26
"Weel, Ah jist hope ye enjoy't," said Vi, feelin aa het an on page 28
fferint places an wyes nae te enjoy yersel!" on page 38
...naebody ivver said ye'd te enjoy yer wirk - Ah spose it's jis on page 86

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Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
aid, giem in. "Wi micht alven enjoy wirsels." on page 28
ty mair inside iv ye rin oot. Enjoy yersel!" on page 39
m fir breakfast, Lily. You'll enjoy the company," says anither ca on page 45

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Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
An aa I'fowk fa enjoy makin abiddy crawl on page 134

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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
arrel. You don't imagine I'll enjoy seeing one of my men executed on page 17

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Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
For he can thoroughly enjoy on page 57

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Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 83 - The Umman, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
ence or twise; but, tho A did enjoy her company, A wasna ower hap
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Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
been a gran day, we aye enjoy oorsels up ere. Noo ere's ae
enjoy this burned offerin". Noo tae
o lager. "Did you enjoy that Tam"? Ronald asks Tam. "
he cood gang an enjoy the countryside ony time he f
contentment. Tae be able tae enjoy a wak on a
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Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
Try to enjoy what you are doing. I certain
hope when you buy it you enjoy reading it.
Daffoddils enjoy wither at's fine,
Simply enjoy the sinshine affa rare,
order, you jist sit there an enjoy your tay. This mannie he jist
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Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
yn is tae glorifee God an tae enjoy him foriver.
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Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - Beggerey’s Greenhoose, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
tention o his good lady wife, enjoy his watter, an unwind for the
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Johnston, Shaun The Forkie Gollach, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
ae come back and that a could enjoy ma forkie gollach. He ca’d
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Uri, Antonia Fit tae dae aboot obesity?, (Mak Forrit 2018) Doric - Aberdeen, blog
so need tae be taucht foo tae enjoy treats like sweeties ’ithoo
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Hutchison, Pat Catty, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
er like a prison. She couldna enjoy her gairden ony mair and rece
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Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
d his mither. “Ye’ll fair enjoy yersel Mollachy Mowdie
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Lawrie, Alistair Caw, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2020) Doric - Stonehaven, prose
tastin how much he wis gonnae enjoy daein it. I says tae Mooney �
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Uri, Antonia Will virus crisis mean a fresh stairt for Scots produce?, (The National 2020) Doric, newspaper
are nae gaun tae be able tae enjoy events like the Taste of Gram
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@d_anderson878 tweeted
Enjoy ivvery minite - 50'll be wi (2020) search twitter
masu in iss lang time. See an enjoy it noo. https://t.co/HaJGEt6K(2020) search twitter
Guid choice. See an enjoy it noo. https://t.co/xs0a80ox(2020) search twitter

@DoricPhrases tweeted
Didnae enjoy Twitters doontime - hud tae (2016) search twitter
n Facebook, Twitter, etc. and enjoy their replies of “Eh?”(2017) search twitter
cheer up yer waak. Hiv fun an enjoy learning, it’s gyan tae be m(2018) search twitter
Did ye enjoy the een day o simmer in Aiber(2019) search twitter
y day an it’s Freyday nicht, enjoy the wikkend fowks! #Doric(2019) search twitter
and 2 other occurrences.

@daleser23 tweeted
@RossAndrew7 aye ul enjoy it(2013) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
nd fer nae reason. Think they enjoy sticking those tags on the bi(2017) search twitter
ay nicht, bar nicht! Used tae enjoy hain a few quiet drams n half(2019) search twitter
is nae working. Get peace tae enjoy a quiet pint n nip withoot he(2020) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
ey Fae my local microbrewery. Enjoy.(2020) search twitter

Orkney

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
in an if truth be telt I fair enjoy a polka roond the kitchin. Mi on page 48

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Hall, Simon W. Tame Hogmanay, (Brisk Northerly 2017) Orkney, blog
rare chance tae sit doon and enjoy the company o neighbours, fre
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Towrie, David Wirkin' the Tang - a dialect tale, (Orkneyjar 2010) Orkney, prose
ife, wae no miny comfirts tae enjoy bit a guid gaan fire o' wid a
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Shetland

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
dat dey wid tak care o it, an enjoy it an hae healt an strent. An on page 4
An der wis joost wan sowl tae enjoy it aa - a man caad Adie. on page 5

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Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
t her sometheen I ken shü'll enjoy, an enjoyment is sometheen sh on page 24

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Tait, John M Shaetlan is Daed - Lang live Dialect, (Shetland Dialect Conference 2004 2004) Shetland, prose
ocabulary, are unwritten, and enjoy a limited range of uses. Lang
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Watt, Valerie Tochts fae Tushie Truncherface: Da nicht afore da Trowie Show, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
wi a fine cup o tay ready tae enjoy Vaila’s story. I ken I will
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Watt, Valerie Tochts fae Tushie Truncherface: A Hamefarin hero, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
Enjoy da Hamefarin!
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Watt, Valerie A daander trowe Michaelswood, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
for. Da birds an wildlife dat enjoy da greenery is whit Michael t
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Watt, Valerie Trowie time flees an aa, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
o an aet as da rest o wis tae enjoy 2009!” I telt her den gied
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@HazelTindall tweeted
@completelyjane Enjoy dy last foo day in Shetlan. S(2019) search twitter

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
u fae :) He did weel. Did you enjoy it? I need to watch again as (2014) search twitter
wind has died doon enough tae enjoy a walk athoot fearin my dog t(2019) search twitter

Southern

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
've the chance, rosy-cheeked, enjoy yer wine. on page 209

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Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
For hei can thoroughly enjoy on page 59
was ower at last: "an Ah fair enjoy yon funny song aboot th whiti on page 100

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@jamie_ginger tweeted
ying rugby at the weekend.did enjoy masel thou. To play this week(2012) search twitter

@StuartPoet tweeted
hamster of @USCN1 and hope ye enjoy the read from myself and @Tip(2020) search twitter
lunteersWeekScot Please read, enjoy, RT and shout oot fir oor mon(2020) search twitter
ot Pls RT tae thon whae micht enjoy an yaise this ta ?? @ScotGovS(2020) search twitter
rrit with us young activists. Enjoy yer time aff an Ah'm (2021) twitter link
in DandG. Hope you empathise, enjoy and take heart - no long noo(2020) search twitter
and 3 other occurrences.

Ulster

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
Fur hae can thoroughly enjoy on page 60

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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
ivry cultural tradeetion shud enjoy equalitie o' recognition, par on page 16
ir yairns aa commonity level, enjoy thair music an' lairn aboot on page 672

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Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
me buik o poames!! A hope ye enjoy Rhymes Frae Rathfrilan, A hop on page 1
an readin ma buik. A hope ye enjoy it. on page 2
Enjoy it, ivrie second, on page 55

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Stewart, Kenny The Proota Field, (Facebook 2021) Ulster, poetry
"Did you enjoy the days that you spent when
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@HurchinHome tweeted
a wee dander. Get oot and an enjoy some hairtsome sunshine an a (2020) search twitter

@MarkThompStuff tweeted
@billykayscot You micht gye enjoy this weans’ shouther bag fae(2020) search twitter