A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of needs in Corpus

Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
needs hiv on page 30
in the middle ae yin! Somedy needs tae write a book aboot me, so on page 36

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Lallans 82 - The Banes o Alba, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
the needs o this laun on page 32

1 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
's whit defines ye. Dain whit needs tae be done. Dain whit ye thi on page 12

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
feelin better, mind you - he needs tae keep his strength up fur on page 4
ae the tap ae caravan that he needs a hawn doon. on page 31

2 matches

Crichton, Tam Lallans 84 - Ower the Faem Pairt Twa: Doon the Watter, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
n the noo, jist focus on whit needs duin noo an at ilka stap alan on page 55

1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
hing! Dae ye think this sheep needs a gowpenfu o gress?' on page 14
in you wad kindly think on my needs...' on page 31
But the een are blin. A bodie needs tae seek wi the hert.' on page 81

3 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
ably. 'This is why the school needs to know about things which ha on page 54

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 70 - A Bannock Day’s Pley for Thrie Fowk, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, script
me? Athort the foggie grund A needs mauns rin, kis Dobbin's ower on page 48

1 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
her sorted oot. I mean, wean needs a dad. Makes sense, din't it? on page 1

1 matches

Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
Mair tent needs peyed tae bounin fowk on page 32

1 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
ichtness sic a dauner aye gey needs. on page 34
ichtness sic a dauner aye gey needs. on page 40
but needs nae retinal veesion tae see on page 70
Here the fire needs reddit, windaes latched, bins on page 77

5 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
ies and she's strict when she needs tae be. We keep up appearance on page 1

3 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
Cause aw a lassie needs tae hear is a man there chatt on page 26

1 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
on wi' steepin' onythin' that needs it. Hunkered ower the waashin on page 4
a' his Setterday penny. A man needs tae hae a puckle oO' pennies on page 25
"Ma loddie needs a guid stoot wife at his haun on page 29

4 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
is boay won Aldo, granted, he needs tae be bit maire modest aboot on page 44
e ae a gid kidney if she ever needs it. Jist tae git ma sister An on page 51
something good about him. He needs locking up!" on page 71
akin ma dae any worse than it needs tae be. Then like a sucker pu on page 117
ah need tae lit him go and he needs tae furget me and this place. on page 157
Also on pages 158, 169, 175
9 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
bs o bein representatives. It needs sayin, time an agin, but the on page 10
in oo, society, an pittin the needs o speculators afore oniethin on page 12
airds that culture an history needs tae be cawed oot. Them that t on page 13
isters tae meet the religious needs o the fowk, an as time his ga on page 19
en whit the electorate thinks needs duin on page 29
Also on pages 30, 71, 84, 89, 91, 95, 128
12 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
needs neeps. on page 40
See, shiz formed a habit that needs on page 61

2 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 59 - Rants and Foys, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
haes tae be balanced an that needs a machine. on page 56

1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
Sumdy needs tae keep edgy man, said Laura on page 107
othert walkin upstairs an she needs Nicola fur her lift pass) but on page 115
her stuff apart fae whit she needs fur school aw packed intae ca on page 120
ma gran's been tolt that she needs tae loss at least four stone on page 137
l's got a smokin room but she needs tae get permission fae her pa on page 152
Also on pages 169
10 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
'She needs her dowper skelped,' said Gra on page 31

1 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
uage o his ain. Like, when he needs tae gaun tae the lavvy, he sa on page 29

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
s bend the truth a tad?, (Wha needs Uri Geller!?) on page 46
chiel that juist taks whit he needs, disnae end up drawin on page 106

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
but whit the magic mixter noo needs is a drap o the real stuffie, on page 26
. aw,' Geordie said. 'Grannie needs them. Jings, she doesnae half on page 27
id bile on the stove is aw it needs.' And wi that, he stachered b on page 31
'It needs mair broon in it,' Geordie sa on page 35

4 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Needs a crutch tae hirple up and do on page 72
Like an egg needs a yoke and a belly the breid, on page 73
You feenisht a lifetime o needs by the wey, on page 111

3 matches

Donati, Colin Scots A Statement o Principles, (Scots Parliament 2003 ISBN: 978-1-899920-02-1) Central, government
ort an resources the language needs. on page 10
land, like ony ither country, needs tae address sic questionsas p on page 18

2 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
ma publisher the ithir day); needs for 'needs to be' (Mi tawties on page 36

3 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
. But I dinna see whit wey he needs tae come intae ma wee neuk o on page 96

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
'No, no, yer mammy jist needs tae put hur feet up when we g on page xiv
, giein him the final push he needs. He's gat some pair o lungs. on page xx
Ah sigh. 'Someone needs tae drag that man tae AA.' on page 13
en huvin women's troubles and needs tae get hersel tae a doactor. on page 60
Dinnae worry yersel, hen, she needs a guid fricht. Ye and yer mam on page 61
Also on pages 114, 116
8 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
wha sairly needs new trews on page 8

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
he needs a Czech tae see this on page 41

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
I needs maun steek hie on the coomcei on page 44
he'll no rax his airm... whit needs he skirl, on page 45

2 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
The Fower Maries: She needs your prayers, sister. on page 30

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 61 - Twa poems, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Lothian, poetry
I needs maun steek hie on the coomcei on page 59
e'll no rax his airm ... whit needs he skirl, on page 60

2 matches

Adamson, Donald Bield, (Tapsalteerie 2021) Central - Dumfries, poetry
nae daein sae weel. The hoose needs reddin-up on page 18

1 matches

Sneddon, Duncan Lallans 83 - Biggin Brigs – Nummer 3: Cornish, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
pose that a minority language needs whan facin the massive pressu on page 109

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
l lowse him again. Eurystheus needs me tae dae twelve trauchles a on page 16

1 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
"Wha needs a real bird?" she raged. She on page 87

1 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
r whiles ignorin oor nation's needs tae paraphrase big Shug MacDi on page 81

1 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 58 - Allmairshall, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
ckit's no there. Deftness aye needs a thing to be deft wi. on page 72

1 matches

Robertson, Colin Lallans 73 - Auld Scots law, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
d, polisht an adaptit for the needs o ilk aige bi the lawers an t on page 22

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 74 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
an the SNT, atweill, claerlie needs clarificatioun).
1 matches

Durie, Nick Votin Seestems, (peffers50.freeserve 2003) Central - Glasgow, prose
rliament. Bot aiblins a bodie needs tae ken whilk ane's the maist
1 matches

Eagle, Andy Lallans 74 - Stravaigin the Wab, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
kin o like the ae beuk a body needs, an that beuk is gettin thick
1 matches

Gillon, Karen Report on Inquiry intil the role o, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central, government
rs sae as tae meet individual needs,
“minority leids” needs defined.
chtly vary accordin tae their needs an interests.
le cohesion an that faur mair needs done.
ubmissions, simply that there needs tae be a cohesive National Le
10 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
it! Asweel, this kin o thing needs folk that kens hou tae dae th
's come tae be seen this wey, needs a fair fouth o spellin rules
say the'r mony a Scots bairn needs nae help wi spaekin his ain t
3 matches

Tait, John M Lallans 62 - Expository Scots, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
for poietry. Expository Scots needs ti be biggit up an practiced.
1 matches

Falconer, Gavin Lallans 81 - Scots an Mid-Ulster Inglish, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
n constructions the like o ‘needs done’. Goidelic influence i
1 matches

Robertson, Colin Lallans 81 - Wildlaw, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
. Kis, as in awthing, a bodie needs ti fin sum kinna balance.
mic, social and environmental needs of present and future generat
2 matches

Eagle, Andy Lallans 71 - Stravaigin the Wab, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
ers swaver by awfu slaw an it needs a while’s time afore things
1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 71 - The Concreit Bouer, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
helor life hail-hertit to the needs of lessons an sports’ day,
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
ely to reap in this world! It needs no lies or shadiness to keep
the dog wants walked, my hair needs washed where South British En
g wants to be walked; my hair needs washing or my hair wants to b
ish equivalent wad be ‘that needs to be done/that needs doing w
to be done/that needs doing with any baby that ever
5 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
A braw cock robin needs a hen,
An shairly whit the maister needs
An awthing that a fermer needs -
in ilk nicht! - jist whit it needs
4 matches

Clark, Thomas Wha's Like Us?, (Bella Caledonia 2017) Central - Bellshill, blog
r as he's concernt, Liberland needs naebody's permission slip jis
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Yes Nae Mair, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
if we're wantin tae ken whit needs done better, they're the yins
1 matches

Capener, Jack No Guid Eneuch, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central, blog
e kinna government support it needs, but we cannae tak its ongang
s isnae gien the attention it needs, but at the en o the day, nan
ut a chynge at the grassroots needs tae be accompanied bi a chyng
3 matches

Clark, Sara Scot Free -The Psychic Cost O Uisin Scots, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
me for Scots, an yer language needs ye. Noo is the time tae stair
1 matches

Clark, Sara Your Leid, Oor Leid, Awbody's Leid, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
ellin me aboot a problem that needs fixin pronto tonto, ah've tae
1 matches

Smith, Jamie The dingin doun o devolution, (Mak Forrit 2020) Central - Edinburgh, blog
tícians canna be trustit and needs tae be hauden tae accoont.
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 1), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
here’s nae ower muckle that needs said aboot the battle o Stirl
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Trains approachin?, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
The Buchan needs this railway like it needs it
this railway like it needs its neist breath o air. The b
t o 19t century infrastructur needs lowsed aff the thrapple o the
3 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Kintrae livin, (Mak Forrit 2019) Central - Edinburgh, blog
s required tae attend tae the needs o a dochter o the hoose. She
1 matches

Hodgart, John Scots Language Act: Oor weans hae richt tae see mither tung respectit, (The National 2021) Central - North Ayrshire, newspaper
n linguistic equality, really needs tae prepare legislation for a
the same time, the SG really needs tae re-examine the proposals
their ain country – an that needs tae chynge!
3 matches

Harper, Emma Promoting the Scots Leid, (The Scottish Parliament 2021) Central - Stranraer, government
leivin leid an tak tent o the needs o its spikkers; forbye encour
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 147, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
tae the language that a play needs, gaun as faur as tae say she
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
nce ay the last few ooirs, it needs nae answer. We dae as he asks
gree that as much as the club needs tae progress an get wae the t
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
rial but at the same time, it needs tae be sais. ‘Whit the bloo
elp oot wae the grandwean’s needs noo an again, whit use is he,
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
eum fuckin taste fae the gear needs washed away. ‘You’re a fu
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
any cunt that’s oot here an needs shelter. Hill walkers, climbe
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
he idea eventually. Some cunt needs tae tell him that overtime’
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
iscreants nae cunt wants, nor needs, cast asunder oan tae the pil
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ight back at me. ‘Everybody needs tae start somewhere, at least
1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
int Arachne. “An apprentice needs something tae learn fae.” B
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 114, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
t the action plan shuid hae a needs-foondit approach tae differen
1 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
se wha huv decided that Scots needs tae be ‘standardised’. Ay
1 matches

Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
he state ae this. Ae her! She needs locked up!’
1 matches

Capener, Jack This laund wis wrocht for you an me, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central - Edinburgh, blog
cy in shapin laundscapes. Oor needs an desires determine hou we u
aye been chyngin tae suit the needs o thaim that own thaim, wi wi
2 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
feed - Ah’ll dae whitever needs daein aroon yer place.”
nts. Mony o thaim had genuine needs tae keep Dr Mrs Bose busy. Th
r mother when he particularly needs you himself.”
be priggit - anticipatin his needs, pittin things ready til his
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
aiy it should be. The waiy it needs tae be.
her bowls, Pearcey. Ma Granda needs his rest.’
2 matches

Donati, Colin Universal Declaration o Human Richts, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Central, government
rs and the meeting o the just needs o morality, public order and
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando Indytwa?, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
offer o independence that aye needs reddit oot. The question is,
1 matches

Puchowski, James Frae Norrowa ower the faem, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
The day’s Scotland needs mair nor ane radical politica
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando “Blood Upon the Grass” – merk twa?, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
are difficult questions, that needs tae be debatit honestly an op
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando Votin isna Democracy. But..., (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
ey aw jist tell the lees they needs tae get electit,” “Democr
1 matches

Neil, Gabriel The Green Pairty: Holyrood’s nixt opposition?, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
d’s new political landscape needs a dynamic opposition tae the
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando The Potemkin Pairty, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
ic an PA seistem he obviously needs tae address literally several
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando The Great Divide, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
pro-independence campaigners needs tae keep chappin doors an pit
1 matches

Ewen, Allan Pairt twa: Janus leuks aheid, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
e whit a progressive movement needs.
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 125, (self-published 2004) Central, newspaper
le contact wi. Whit thae folk needs maist is exposure tae spoken
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
�s whit defines ye. Dain whit needs tae be done. Dain whit ye thi
1 matches

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
Jist suppose an airm needs amputatit an axe is selectit.

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
cademy’. Business, however, needs tae be ma yin and only focus
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
‘’Ah dinnae care if he needs a golden retriever and a fuck
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
We sit and go through what needs tae happen wae ma personal be
1 matches

@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
seen half ma tweets? Naebody needs to fix their spelling with me(2020) search twitter
d consider Monday a funday it needs a new title ??(2020) search twitter

@alistairdunn tweeted
ns in the summer, new manager needs tae go nuclear again, so so m(2017) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
t's the problem... ?? ... She needs tae get it shorn.... (2023) twitter link

@ionafyfe tweeted
hanks fir haen us - the leid needs and deserves this kine o pres(2020) search twitter
ric an Scots the spotlight it needs an deserves. Please check oot(2020) search twitter

@jax6754 tweeted
xt in Scotland..... Edinburgh needs you.......and @austinarmacost(2015) search twitter

@MartinBroon tweeted
@PureFitbaw Aye! Mcburnie needs another run oot A reckon??. ?(2020) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
e hale warld enteer richt noo needs tae gang immediate tae its ba(2020) search twitter
like I said, the world entire needs a long time out then a longer(2020) search twitter
@STVNews celtic needs tae hae a muckle stern wird w(2020) search twitter

@Chazzbat tweeted
n anely dae sae muckle. Steve needs tae be the vyce o reason. Aye(2020) search twitter
tae be embarrassed aboot. She needs tae tell Peter. An get hersel(2020) search twitter
hisnews That's a disgrace. It needs stricken fae the buiks ASAP!(2020) search twitter

@raiphsays tweeted
part 2 noo! The aye chihuahua needs oor votes! ???? https://t.co/(2020) search twitter
r voting fingers oot!! PEEPEE NEEDS OOR VOTES! https://t.co/QjBfJ(2020) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
ght this fight efter us if he needs tae. My guess is that there a (2022) twitter link

@rattlecans tweeted
..... us wee plebby weans wid needs YEARS of fucking therapy if w (2022) twitter link

@annieones tweeted
esn't this just show Scotland needs to be independent, and away f (2021) twitter link
enough tae gie "advice"... he needs tae pit oan his big boy pants (2021) twitter link
r,but a lot ae progress still needs tae be made!Yer daein a fine (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
@Brian_Pacey aye needs come 1st m8 - av alot oh fit (2021) twitter link
CCP_sport @ProAmFootball defo needs a step up dis the big man (2021) twitter link
@EdinburghLive_ who needs guy fawkes - b oan the calde (2020) twitter link
@GilesGraeme aye this needs airtime guys - this has been (2020) twitter link
ation tae calm him doon if he needs it - laddies no been richt s (2021) twitter link
and 4 other occurrences.

Doric

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
minals oan his neck. His body needs tae hiv a booster shot. Ye mu on page 40

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
Ach fa needs soup? Oh this is bliss on page 15

2 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
ken us? We needs maun big a tomb, on page 10

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
te see er the nicht - Nellie needs er freens roon er it a time l on page 26

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
k like you are caaed 'special needs', bit in the times we'd grown on page 19
fin yer pals fae the Special Needs Centre gied ye anither een aa on page 20
y leed in my pincil...it jist needs sharpenin." on page 47
"Listen! Fit she needs is support...an fit she disna on page 74
aa born wi one arsehole - fa needs anither een?" on page 75

5 matches

Benzie, Lesley Fessen Reared, (Seahorse 2020 ISBN: 978-1916214538) Doric, poetry
that he needs tae pit on page 20

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ain, snaa or shine. Ma dother needs a holiday - fae me an Sunshi on page 47

2 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
But needs a proper jobbie so he wints t on page 112
It nae langer needs fed on page 121
Somebiddy needs tae ken i' time, glad that I' on page 137
I peer at i'fleer an I see it needs sweepin on page 158

4 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
"Yer hair needs cuttan," sade e Hatter. He he on page 65

1 matches

Milligan, John Lallans 68 - Fu Brawlie Kythe Their Hair, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Doric, poetry
wayes whaur health an safety needs on page 40

1 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
It needs but at ye dinna fail on page 7

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
body aroon here. Onythin that needs daein he diz it. He turns his on page 105

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 82 - Beyond The Pale , (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
nae?' says Myrtle. "An if she needs ony proof she can come up an on page 77

1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
sae he maun hae a man-bodie's needs . . . fit the sorra else did
fin oot aboot his tastes, his needs, his likins fur plenishin his
tae pleesure near aa a body's needs, the life-cells war anely gie
e swallae fur his nutritional needs. Naebody noo ett auld-farrand
sweeten him up an wirk on his needs an fears. As they dandered fr
6 matches

Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
r grandad says, “That quine needs a good skelped airse.” An h
1 matches

Banff Academy Aiberdeenshire Bairns an Young Fowk’s Chairter , (GIRFEC 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
, lat us ken yer daein it, fa needs it, an fit wye it's bein soch
1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Bittie aboot oor Doric dialect, (Doric Future 2020) Doric - Inverurie, blog
he profile o oor Scots tongue needs te be raised – te be recogn
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
in, “Na na quine we aa maun needs tae let things oot fyles!”
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
“Div ye think Mrs Scott needs a wash?” speired Geordie Br
1 matches

Young, Morna The Twa Chrisses, (Scots Language Center 2021) Doric, prose
aves. They say a fisher quine needs a strang back and braid shood
1 matches

Noble, Brian , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
The haggis somebody needs te address
1 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
Puir wife telt bi dentist she needs 3 fillings sae ah got her the(2016) search twitter
e a richt mockit wifie - she needs tae gie oor hoosie a guid cla(2016) search twitter
Wick loon is affa feejee, he needs tae ging tae Balmedie Beach a(2019) search twitter

@FaeFoggie tweeted
eve @DoricPhrases Ats mochit! Needs ti be een o yon curly straas.(2019) search twitter
ken fit I look like. He jist needs ti look fir q bleezin loon we(2019) search twitter
up i ither day on ma peecee. Needs a bitty mair work. Nae feenis(2019) search twitter

@72redz1903 tweeted
ting free meals to anyone who needs. Nae evangelism, just acts of (2022) twitter link
ovn has actually stated there needs tae be a respectful balance a (2022) twitter link
ctional. Goodwin and the club needs a reset, badly! I’ll be righ (2022) twitter link
ubted Scott, I still think he needs a bit o the ‘minker’ aboot (2020) twitter link
@Lenniesaurus Gyads min, needs tae tak a luik at himsel (2020) twitter link
and 1 other occurrences.

@beast_afc tweeted
ds back sooner. @CormackDavie needs tae be smart and appeal only (2020) search twitter
@ScotlandNT Hanlon just needs tae listen tae Consi. He'll t(2020) search twitter
all up @Ryanp0rteous_ . Consi needs a good bog warmer.(2020) search twitter
@AberdeenFC Deano needs to ging back tae hazelheed ac(2020) search twitter
@AberdeenFC Aye, needs tae be HEED FIRST(2020) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
@TheHornyHaggis That loon needs a face covering(2020) search twitter
oot then Ma o level geography needs work(2020) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
@LouiseNicol1 son needs a slap! Ma leathr jkt smells (2011) search twitter
either the colour on ma telly needs adjusted or Chris T's looking(2011) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
detour tae the Fittie Bar but needs it tae mak her sponge cake th(2016) search twitter
looming yapping clown barmaid needs tae sell kebabs after 10pm in(2019) search twitter
nicht! Ma heeds like huggis, needs n tatties the day! Bert & mas(2020) search twitter
coming or gan. Fit this idiot needs is a night oot with cronies h(2020) search twitter

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
That sheep-fence still needs mendeen and the paets must st on page 11
"D'you think he needs a doctor?" the pleasant wifie on page 21
o spit and polish. Hid cheust needs a wumman's touch." on page 25
Thee needs cam first and mine cam last! on page 28
Progress - Wha needs it? on page 44
Also on pages 47, 56, 77
10 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
Noor needs a drink on page 75
he Codd both tell her aa sheu needs tae ken an plenty sheu disno. on page 95

2 matches

Bruce, Lorraine Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Muttin needs tae luk like muttin on page 98

1 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
needs tae wurk taegither. on page 59

1 matches

Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
lness has made me realise she needs family, not just me, there wa on page 25
An du's a guid joiner, bit du needs tae be among young fokk, I se on page 37
norchy," shü addit, "it just needs some lunatic drivin doon fae on page 53

3 matches

Sutherland, Hazel Biggin Da Dess, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
er, like hospital corners. It needs just da right narrowin o da s
1 matches

Cumming, John Kirsten, (Shetland For Wirds 2006) Shetland, prose
ta naebody. Whin I jimp, hit needs nae towt - lik a fyshermen c
1 matches

Williamson, Christie Guide, (Shetland For Wirds 2010) Shetland, poetry
du needs ta fin dy wye,
du needs dy bairn
2 matches

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
reachin oot fur help when du needs it x (2018) twitter link

Southern

Rodger, Matt The Borth’ick Waitter, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Roxburgh, prose
cott o the Ludge’s domestic needs
providing fur thair families needs, keepit fock juist gey thrang
2 matches

@StuartPoet tweeted
e #COVID19 or maybe ever? Who needs #dominiccummimgs when there a(2020) search twitter
thinking, that's no bad, just needs a wee bit more work.(2020) search twitter
rder tae dae it virtually but needs must as the Deil drinks eh (2020) twitter link
Tibbie Pagan an aw. The warl needs tae ken her mair!(2020) search twitter
@shugmcmillan Needs mair Gallowa epicness!(2020) search twitter

Ulster

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
ïm aff, sayin, "It's me that needs tae be baptised bi you, an yo on page 3
"It ïs no thaim that's weel needs a docteér, but thaim that's on page 9
he'll rise an gie hïm aa he needs. An A say: ax an ït wull be on page 89

3 matches

Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
research adae wi' identified needs laike: on page 7
ire thair waark an' pit thair needs acroass tae decision maakers on page 8
imsels an thegither tae thair needs an' potential. on page 20
they airt oan the needs an' plens o' the Ulster-Scots on page 27
fer nae guid reason oan quhat needs daein. The issues on page 31
Also on pages 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 64, 66
18 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
"It's mair o a looder it needs!!" on page 8

1 matches

Reynolds, Charlie Krisamas time is draa’in near, (Ullans Speakers Association 2011) Ulster - Coleraine, prose
mper on tha weans an aa thaur needs - because A yince wus a wean
1 matches

@OrangRuth tweeted
It’s a disgrace. Thon hair needs peroxide badly...and a trip t(2018) search twitter
@dli_odoir @kokotheflegger He needs a Leeds shirt to carry aff th(2018) search twitter

@TheFarrierPhil tweeted
When your neighbor needs help and they ask what to do (2021) twitter link