A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

The word 'needin'

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of needin in Corpus

Shetland

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
isna very able an da fock wir needin some-ean better. An hit wis a on page 24
dem. An fock dat ir pechin an needin a drink 'll tink dat a föl i on page 27
ime o da hairst an ee man wis needin a lok o help. His crops hed t on page 103
erin dee. Dis day du wis only needin ta tink o wan thing - lookin on page 117

6 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
n dir sae mony tings a bairns needin a guid hame. on page 12
ie lipper fae da Punds is aye needin dee tae help wi sometheen bit on page 37
I canna tink what wye he wis needin ta steal sheep wi his salary. on page 74

3 matches

Cumming, John Kirsten, (Shetland For Wirds 2006) Shetland, prose
fur hersel, an if you're aye needin someen dere, your coach is no
1 matches

Tait, John M Lallans 60 - The Three Hooses, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Shetland, weans
s, "Nou, whit is it that ye'r needin this siller for?"
tin oot o't aa the time. It's needin pyntit, slatit, harled..."
2 matches

Johnson, Laureen Saands o Maywick, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
a nor-wast, just what dey wir needin, an Geordie began ta say at h
trong men an kishies at we're needin, for we're fillt her wi fish.
2 matches

Priest, Ena Bonxie Geo, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
�s me, awa tae da shop, is du needin ony errants Mam?” aksed Man
1 matches

Watt, Valerie A faersome feerie, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
ee honey an hill berries, wir needin a dose o medicine fae a docto
1 matches

Watt, Valerie Cheerio for eenoo . . ., (Shetland Times 2011) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
melight. Laek aa celebs A’m needin a grain o paece.
1 matches

@tattooedselkie tweeted
Kinda torn atween needin me bed but also wantin tae wa(2021)

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
If onybody is needin tae mak a wish, step ootside (2014)

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
y tae see here aboots. Dus no needin tae go far awa. Head tae da c (2018) twitter link

North Northern A (Black Isle)

Mid Northern A

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"It's mebbe a blue peel Ah'm needin," he said, takkin aff is bonn on page 9

1 matches

Goodall, Phyllis J. Lallans 59 - Last May a Braw Wooer, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, newspaper
d company. Nae it Grandad wis needin company. Left til his ain plo on page 94

4 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ibs. "It's nae a porter wi're needin - it's a bloody sherpa!" on page 8
"It's aa wi're needin, Morrice. It's jist somewye t on page 9
dy, jynin Vi in the kitchen. "Needin a han?" on page 28
on yer clock; yer pintwirk's needin touchin up; yer rear bumper's on page 69
t oot on the toon wi me ye're needin." on page 77
Also on pages 82
7 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
month fir somethin Ah'm only needin noo an again." on page 6
sorry aboot at, bit Ah'1l bi needin a ten poun jinin fee an twalv on page 11

2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
wi yer da. There's a sick coo needin attention.'
'Fat are ye needin maist?' he speired
'I'm needin tae pee, Minnie,' quo Isie.
an his Latib, fur he widna be needin ony o them again. He wis fowe
uine noo, sister, ye winna be needin a dallie there in the toon.'
6 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
n ye've some siller ye're nae needin, an a fylie tae spare, I cud
1 matches

Ireland, Mark Wi A Facey Like Yours, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
"Miss Margret looks like shes needin a han. Well, if am faste am s
comes ti i door askin if he's needin oot to play bit his mither sa
2 matches

Mitchell, Kiera Fit why nae?, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
Am I jist needin ti go cause she disna wint ma
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Angels Ten, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
or me?” She added, “I’m needin tae pooder my nose!” I wiz
1 matches

@FaeFoggie tweeted
ony @andiabz @WifieWattie You needin iss deen?(2019)
e factory close doon? I'm nae needin a tan. https://t.co/V08c6X0Ef(2019)
role but nivvir Stovies. Folk needin tilt! https://t.co/kCzOe2GbpX(2019)
Onybody needin oot i'nicht? https://t.co/luS(2019)
toric_Ally I read Dalmatians. Needin new glesses! ??(2020)
and 3 other occurrences.

Mid Northern B

Aberdeen

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 90 - The Trump, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, poetry
We're nae needin clyse pegs; wir knives are aa on page 34

1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
der his graavit. 'A'll nae be needin that, laddie,' he haed said. on page 30

1 matches

Uri, Antonia Bidin awa: City Breaks, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
urchase wi a het drink if yer needin an escape fae the caul. Aire' on page 12
e div decide tae drive an are needin somewey tae base yersel, Ambo on page 18

2 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 57 - Mac, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Doric, prose
ey're a rale badder fin ye're needin awa somewye. Hoominiver, Gwee on page 27

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 83 - Dunnottar, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
‘Fit the hell are ye needin wi haancuffs?’ Ah says.
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
Corvid eichteen... We’r nae needin mair trouble!
1 matches

Uri, Antonia Flooery achievement for the Scots Government, (The National 2019) Doric, newspaper
e cam, athoot ony mair action needin tae be taen. Forby that, wi a
1 matches

General Northern

Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
in - it wis a puppy I'd bin needin. Mam an Dad jist sut there lo on page 91

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Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
I wiz on i' canvas needin help on page 99
An her nose wiz needin a pooder, on page 136

2 matches

Robertson, Sine Lallans 58 - .. an the SLRC, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
mair about Scots or for folk needin tae pit wark in Scots somewye on page 111

1 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
needin the usual order Jonsar". She
"bit fit wid you be needin me for?. I'm nae ower heavy,
shops. Jonsar Eck kent he wis needin a new rigoot.
comin doon tae see you. I wis needin you tae dee
This wis a wifie fae Aberdour needin her gairden dellt,
6 matches

Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
ot a call fae nature.(She wis needin a leak) She thocht ahin a
1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 63 - A Wird i Yer Lug, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
usillanimous; bit gin ye’re needin tae ken fit they are, A doot
1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
“Dinnae tak ocht ye’r no needin,” sayed Uncle Tam.
1 matches

TheChielMeister Oatcakes 'n' Cheese, (youtube.com 2009) Doric, poetry
It's a brickelly bake yer needin' ye dotterie ****
1 matches

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
Mon e’ #dons needin’ tae be a thochty mair nippe(2018)

@AMaxwell54 tweeted
nburgh Ah thocht ma lugs were needin cleaned oot fan ih patients w (2020) twitter link

@beast_afc tweeted
fore the match wiz top notch. Needin a fans view seggy at half tim(2020)
@RTG_Podcast needin ma post match debrief. Ma HEE(2020)
03 Wiz ment fur me loon. Jist needin cock at the end ??(2020)

@daleser23 tweeted
@Poppy_Totti kane. He wiz needin tae go like. Iv got ur weddin(2013)

@Franwella tweeted
i'll nae see ye stuck if yer needin a len. Mind you.......(2011)

North East Central

Heather, Alistair Trains approachin?, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
huge issue. The nummer o fowk needin a haund fae the state rose by
1 matches

(South) East Central

Purdie, David C. Lallans 68 - The Fower Jyners o the Apocalypse, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
ck sae suin's ye're able, I'm needin ye tae lift flairs i the clud on page 26

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 70 - A Bannock Day’s Pley for Thrie Fowk, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, script
underin, an here it's me at's needin it mair! She tynt the claes a on page 48

1 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
sie wis still in hippens, an' needin' fed through the nicht, an' t on page 37

3 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
it micht be juist whit I wis needin, naethin wrang wi a bit o the on page 76

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
yae left a square go there no needin a blood transfusion. Then it on page 68

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
ve fower bairns aaready an no needin ony mair." on page 38
t the Prince wis gay an wisna needin a wife. Gie him his due, he'd on page 79
im. "Och aye, but ye'Il no be needin kale, as ye've got a braw pie on page 96

3 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
mns caas a pouer-suit. "Ar ye needin money?"
1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 71 - The Concreit Bouer, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
“Och Miss M, ye’re needin your bed. An I wull phone the
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
Nae doot ye'll be needin great monsters o cats!
is shairly aw the proof we're needin
2 matches

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
the world cup m8 - we r awe needin a wee boost the noo (2021) twitter link
a haircut the morn - yule b needin yin lol (2021) twitter link
@Brian_Pacey @HaddAth needin time to think of ur answer m8 (2020) twitter link
h @PenicuikAth aye lol - eer needin a guid 12 item breakfast doon (2020) twitter link
dhowie5 omg - that laddie is needin guidance lol (2021) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

West Central

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
ne huv yi never heard ae folk needin thir ain space; she jist look on page 127

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
It's like gin ye were needin a gless o watter, an ye said, on page 106

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central - Prestwick, prose
Scott. Tho awfu no-weill, an needin Hogg's shouther, Scott tellt on page 116

1 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 81 - Annie and the New Chairs, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
t’ll be bandages ye’ll be needin.’
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Radge Against the Machine: Deid Wirds, Deid Warlds, an Why Scots Maitters, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Bellshill, blog
t's a hale new language we're needin, an wad ye believe that we've
1 matches

Sutherland, Hope Twa sisters, een room, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Buckie, prose
. She’s quite social, iways needin to be oot we her pals but me
��d turn roon n say she wisna needin tae play anymare. And I time
2 matches

Campbell, Karen Gie it laldy, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Glasgow, blog
ma new trainers oan and A’m needin a detox. There’s sumthin ab
1 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
the kin’ o’ Scots we’re needin’ tae promote.’
1 matches

@annieones tweeted
k ùr yae sniffin? A hink yer needin tae git oot mair an learn mai (2021) twitter link

Dundee

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
an said that chi wir needin on page 40

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
Jist ye gang an tell him A'm needin a ward.' This wis said wi sic on page 35
e wi a wee smile, 'A'll no be needin that agin.' And he kicked the on page 54
The laddie needin nae second biddin. Doun swung on page 80

3 matches

Edinburgh

Capener, Jack This laund wis wrocht for you an me, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central - Edinburgh, blog
ut thon’s a weel-kent quair needin nae retellin. Whit the gadges
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
“Ah’m needin yer halp,” Nusiret telt him
1 matches

Glasgow

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
son, some weather ae? Wit yi needin oot the shop?' At this point on page 40

1 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
ddle ae January when folk urr needin a day aff thur work. on page 1

1 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
t up. It's exactly wit ah wis needin man. on page 174

1 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Defined by waws o privet needin clipped on page 55
She follaes poets, needin tae see whaur ye're gaun on page 127
And Maw's hat that she's been needin richt sair on page 135
Needin howp but nae flittin no, nae on page 153

4 matches

Ayrshire

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
ir fingers; while aa the time needin fower gleg een open for wee C on page 73

1 matches

General Central

Marenich, Margaret Lallans 84 - Awa wi’t, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
throu thair denner at he wis needin ti veisit the Gents an syne c on page 30

1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
ndouns in the same day athoot needin tae muve his chair. He felt h on page 38
nd tae rest. Ilka meenit I am needin tae liche my lamp an smoor it on page 52
"Ye are needin tae wark nou. Ye maun get bac on page 82

3 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 85 - What Kind Of Scots?, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, poetry
withoot needin tae scrieve addresses tae ony on page 8

1 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
dinnae care much aboot weans needin care, on page 16

1 matches

Robertson, Sine Lallans 59 - Newsins fae SLRC, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
m tellt em mair nor they were needin tae ken fan he spak aboot caa on page 87

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
"Ye look like ye were needin that, laddie,' said the shoap on page 51
needin a bit o luck like this. I'm a on page 55
maw and Mr Wonka. 'Jings, I'm needin a bucket sae I can poor mair on page 83

3 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
hese muckle gorillas that are needin tae shave twa-three times a d on page 3
I'm gey brainy, like. Aw I'm needin is tae "apply" masel, she say on page 14

2 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
in wi (for an instance, Is du needin some denner?) on page 28
* Thon bairns is needin thir denner; on page 32

2 matches

Travers, Martin A Nappie Lassie Blethers tae a Fritter, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, script
at's his name. No 'at A'll be needin tae be myndin hit efter whit on page 3

2 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
mes, when Kanga thocht he wis needin a bit mair smeddum, he had yi on page 33

1 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
nd it wis yeukie. 'Whit we're needin on this job,' he said, 'is ma on page 21

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
the left. The front door wis needin a lick o pent, and cairved sl on page 21
o me at the bank if yese are needin onythin." on page 24
alang? Is there onythin ye're needin?" on page 36

4 matches

Briggs, Susi Dinnae Mak Me Laugh, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
I'm comin in Igor cos I'm needin the mower!" on page 12

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
but his striker's needin glasses on page 3

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 58 - The Dumb Jyner, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
"Whit we're needin is a Dumb Jyner!" Ernie said, on page 65

1 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
reasure in Hell he'll suin be needin, on page 29

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Tale o Three Dugs, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
g asked him. 'Fit is it ye're needin?" on page 39
the first dug asked. "Fit ye needin?" on page 47

2 matches

Beckett, Mavis Duncan Lallans 59 - Auntie Aggie, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
"A'm needin tae gang tae the wee hoosie." on page 118

1 matches

Law, John Lallans 56 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
oot on the gate ti see whit's needin read; Ann Wegmüller haes aar on page 4

2 matches

gov.scot Biggin a strang future for Gaelic an Scots, (Scottish Government 2022) Central, government
"We're needin noo for tae bigg on whit is i
1 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 63 - Auld plain Scottis, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
zit abuin the everyday athoot needin tae be latinate. Mony items �
1 matches

Falconer, Gavin Lallans 63 - Richt Scots an Pithy Scots, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
Insteid o pithy Scots, we’r needin richt Scots. That needna awth
1 matches

Robertson, Colin Lallans 81 - Wildlaw, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
ewardin, but at the same time needin dour darg, an dedication. The
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
enodge could be pit: ‘I’m needin’ a new kep mysel’, and I�
‘I can dae onythin that’s needin done wi ony baby that wis eve
2 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Three days in October, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
sels in wheelchairs; yet mair needin tae be pushit alang an shooge
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Than an nou — poverty, makkin dae, an leukin oot for ilk ither, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
an it wis aye some puir sowel needin her. The door wad chap aw the
1 matches

Dempster, Michael DIGNITY, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
ye'r needin tae make
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Neil, Gabriel The Green Pairty: Holyrood’s nixt opposition?, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
kin at anither majority wioot needin a single list MSP – an mind
1 matches

Ewen, Allan Murphy’s Law, (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
Thatcherite policies an were needin appeased. Gin the Labour Pert
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Scotland’s linguistic launscape – Scottish Staunart English and Scots, (languagereach.com 2021) Central, prose
‘hae tae’ or ‘need tae/needin tae’).
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Scotland’s Linguistic Landscape - Scots and Gaelic, (Translation Services 24 2022) Central, prose
luikit intae eneuch. We’re needin mair study baith synchronical
nd ferlie-like. And baith are needin bieldin, haudit on tae and fo
2 matches

@Cobradile94 tweeted
G’on yersels, B&N. Juist needin an equivalent ower here. http(2020)
@ScotNational Ay, we'r needin tae promote Scots, Gaelic an (2019)

@ionafyfe tweeted
Mair is needin deen tae protecke an promote (2020)

@ClashCityClarky tweeted
If ye're needin a wee bit cheerin up - an wh(2020)

@MartinBroon tweeted
FC Huge whit? Sevco 2 here... needin tae check oot the @ScotRail t(2019)

@Chazzbat tweeted
withoot the added pressure o needin tae conform tae an aesthetic (2020)

@GMacminto tweeted
d wi yer magazine. We’r sair needin tae pit Scots tae mair yisses (2022) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
nter Obviously ma ain een are needin looked at! Ah'll get it fixed (2018) twitter link

South East (Borders)

South West (Galloway)

Tindal, Betty Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
an them no even needin a drink. on page 164

1 matches

Scott, Hamish Eemis Stane 1 - Fields o Stanes, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
fe an the birr, forby the lan needin less fowk wi graith bein uise on page 21

1 matches

Niven, Liz Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
e o takin a holiday wi a wean needin constant exercises an special on page 87

1 matches

Ballymena Ulster (Mid Antrim)

General Ulster

DfC Press Offys Hargey sets oot Owersettin Hub, (Depairtment fur Commonities 2021) Ulster, government
Aa tha Publict Bodies needin an owersettin maun gae strech
1 matches