A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

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Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of ay in Corpus

Central

Haddow, Kris nobody remembers the birdman - The Incomer, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
s fae Dumfries tae stert wae, ay when there wis a dance up the on page 77
the first twae, and wae Jock ay away. Some o them pointit oot on page 78

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Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
hocht wi an unco smue. "Hm... Ay... A man hauds awthing in his on page 133
tae keep me gaun; a toy jist. Ay that's it likely, I'm a wean on page 134
ey whummlle the haill scheme! Ay, it's far ower kenspeckle, th on page 135

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McPartlin, John Lallans 83 - Phantasmagoria, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
Ay hearin ma telltale Eurydice. on page 71

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Marenich, Margaret Lallans 84 - Awa wi’t, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
erin at the back o her mynd. 'Ay, mibbe,' it haed soucht, 'but on page 19
'Ay.' on page 23
her noddit her heid an sayed 'ay' an the tear ran in her ee. on page 24
'Ay, I div,' he answert. Wi that on page 28
'Ay,' whuspert Kate, 'he daesna k on page 29

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Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
n-ups coud see it clear. They ay need tae hae things set oot. on page 10
'Ay, I answert, blately. on page 15
'Ay, that is true.' on page 21
'Ay, even flooers wi thorns.' on page 27
'Deed ay, said the king. "They are aye on page 38
Also on pages 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 52, 68, 70, 77, 78, 82, 86, 87, 93
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McGregor, Iain Lallans 85 - Archie Dodds, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Ay, it is anaw! Is he deid?' A p on page 20
eirt Paddy, 'You ower yonder! Ay, you wi the reid gansey, stap on page 22
'Ay, Archie. Wauk up! Dinnae gaun on page 24

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 85 - D.I.Y. Doctor , (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Ay. ' on page 36
'Ay. Ir ye takkin it hame tae yer on page 37

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McGregor, Iain Lallans 90 - Sally, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
'Ay, A'll tell it like it wis,' A on page 58
'Ay, a fine 'ham an haddie'. Its on page 59
'Ay, leuk, A can clap its heid,' on page 63

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McGregor, Iain Lallans 87 - The Neep Lantern, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Central, prose
'Ay, but oo ken whaur tae fund th on page 22

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McNeil, Andrew Lallans 58 - Carnegie’s Turning, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
Ay keekin at the worst on page 122

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 70 - A Bannock Day’s Pley for Thrie Fowk, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, script
Collegianer: (Thinks) Ay, Mistress, ay. Thon blue bunn on page 46
ng binna his bunnet an sheet. Ay, naething binna what he taen on page 48

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Philip, Andrew Lallans 70 - Fower Poems, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, poetry
O ay, they cam, but thae twa wis f on page 55

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Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
ves me right, mind. Ma mither ay said I wis daft. Daft as a br on page 1

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Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
ght. A normal face fir a boay ay fifteen has aboot eight tae t on page 2
reports, ma da's heard aboot, ay boays toppin thirsels efter t on page 3

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Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
'Ay, ay, sir, sae ye're set ti win Th on page 14
Ay, that's aa verra weill, but h on page 31
'Ay, I wis. I wis a lord.' on page 72
ethergate, but mair sae; deed ay. on page 74
it spiel o the high heidyins; ay, but they didna see it weill on page 75

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
oan the telly, no gettin rid ay the fuckin hing. The baith ae on page 29

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McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
merit, no nationality. That's ay verra weel but far ower aften on page 74

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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
wha in pictures fae the time ay seems tae be scraitchin his l on page 91

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
cochineal bee' tles, ah said. Ay naw, she said. It is, ah said on page 86
on't jist eat cheese an chips ay the time then yi'll be fine. on page 88
re the plug hadnae been pult. Ay naw, she shoutet, Kirsty moan on page 98
in mine intae school tae eat. Ay know whit that looks like, sa on page 99
ae say Taurus, said Charlene. Ay¢ right. Aye, she said, Tauru on page 104
Also on pages 110, 128, 158, 169
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Rennie, Susan The Teeger that Cam for his Tea, (Floris Kelpies 2018 ISBN: 978-1782504665) Central, weans
"Ay, of coorse ye can!" said Soph on page 4

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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Och ay, ah hear ye - 'It's guid tho on page 106
steengy his claes an body wir ay, bowfin! on page 108
Ay, they're no sae daft. Ye shou on page 113
Ay, it's tough gettin caught boy on page 115
'Ay,' says he, 'ye should get tae on page 123

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Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
'Oh, ay, please!' said Kat enthusiast on page 20
'Ay,' said Kat sadly, 'I suppose on page 25
'Ay,' said Kat's maw, shakkin her on page 27

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Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Ay, c'mon noo, dinna be clever. on page 131

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
graciously put the gold chain ay roond his neck. ""Aye, thanks on page 84

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Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
them ay them on page 1
fecht ay for jobs and dinna fail on page 21
ay and it gies ye a scunner on page 77
ay, ye on page 79
ay on page 80
Also on pages 81
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Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
His will... ay, fine; but that's a tume on page 18
Ay, lat him caper nou I'm siccar on page 45

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Fleemin, Sandy Lallans 59 - A Day Weel Spent, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
ood, an walk up the path wi a Ay, hou's it gaun? til a neebor on page 125

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Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Fower Maries: Plans like this ay tak their time. on page 24
Mary Fleming: Jean an her ay united in perpetual freendshi on page 35

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 79 - Oot o the Mooths o Weans, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
"Ay, Ah'l suin be is lang's yerse on page 92
"Oh, ay," syed her gran. "Whit dae ye on page 93

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McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
"Ay. Gie's a meenit tae draw brai on page 79
"Ay! Whan ye'r daein that, A'll r on page 80
"Ay, maist like. Wi aw this snaw on page 81
ls, an it fur's fair sleekit. Ay, this ratton's in braw condee on page 82
"Ay, jist caw-cannie, an dinnae d on page 83
Also on pages 84
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Morton, Elaine Lallans 61 - Twa poems, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Lothian, poetry
Ay, lat him caper noo I'm siccar on page 60

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Hershaw, William Lallans 67 - In Search o Robert Henrysoun, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
For ay! We wad blether about lippers on page 123

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Crawford, Ross Eemis Stane 1 - Ane Dialog betwix King James VI, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, script
King James: Ay, but it isnae weel kent in th on page 11

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Hubbard, Tom Minoritie Status, (Tapsalteerie 2017) Central - Kirkcaldy, poetry
And ay, they were in contack, sends on page 11
Ay - gin ye can fend yersel, ye on page 23
Ay, it's mine, I ken it, tho on page 24

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Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
Ay, thistle, whit's wir future? on page 43

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Holton, Brian Lallans 67 - The Nine Sangs: Brian Holton, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
a seilie day, ay, the hour a luckie ane on page 17
doukit wi spykarie, ay, locks wuishen sweet on page 18
the Leddy disna muve, ay, she's switherin on page 19
dochter o a god, ay, on the norlan annay on page 21
apen braid, ay, the yetts o the lift on page 23
Also on pages 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33
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Horsbroch, Dauvit Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
e guid for the local economy, ay, but thay daena dae muckle fo on page 110

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central - Prestwick, prose
il fasht bi wordiness, weill, ay, Lorimer's vairsioun is aibli on page 116

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Calder, Bob Lallans 58 - Allmairshall, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
he hotel efter his funeral - ay, wi a few ither irreverences. on page 72

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Foyle, Ghillie Lallans 58 - The Hildebrand Sang, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
Ay, thu can win, gin strang aneu on page 87

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Beckett, Mavis Duncan Lallans 59 - Auntie Aggie, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
"Ay, you an yer mither are tae co on page 118

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
haes putten intae editin 17 (Ay!) byordnar an unco skyrie iss on page 6
t war whuther Scots maitters (Ay; what on page 8
ll; what ither dae wi hae? O, ay! The guid Scots on page 10

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 73 - Waashin Day Weirriors, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
"Ay," seyd Wullie. on page 63
"Ay, mibbe," Alan gruntled. on page 64
"Ay, the like o ye. Yer bliddy mi on page 66
"Ay, an awfy wey o daein..." on page 67
n cairryin oan like thon. Bit ay, it hidnae been a bad fecht. on page 68

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McCallum, Andrew Lallans 73 - Ecce Homo, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
sae ay e steps in tae the furthwart on page 71

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
time, aw kis: A Scott shou'd ay support o Scott (aiblins this on page 138

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Law, John Lallans 56 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
sae whit, we dae it oniewey! Ay, but see nou: herein ye'll fi on page 4

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Macafee, Caroline Lallans 57 - Lea the leid alane, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
rban dialecks has saftent. Ah ay keep emphasisin at the maist on page 56

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Eagle, Andy Lallans 56 - Stravaigin the Wab, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
it gangs ower intae the 21st? Ay! The Millenium stairts neist on page 15

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
leck clood cleikit tae it. Oh ay, an a volunteer wis someane w on page 16
he speeders' wabs. He thocht. Ay, mibbe efter. on page 18

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 82 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central - Prestwick, prose
hallengin kis cynicism seems (ay, mebbe juist seems) ti win oo on page 7

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Hodgson, Brent Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
leuk tae freits, freits wull ay follae thaim'. Lat at be a te on page 91

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Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 167, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
nt a cheeky kinna confidence. Ay, it wis that aw richt. Gaun y
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Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 178, (self-published 2008) Central, newspaper
whit A'm tellin ye tae dae!" Ay, an a lot o guid thon'll dae
the day an did in the bygane. Ay, if it wisnae for oor creenge
, the estaiblishment itsel an ay, e'en intae the Scots pairlam
"Ay." says Tam, " It's a lady doc
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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 74 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
t teitils publisht bi Duncan. Ay, weill; ochone!
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Flittin In, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
‘Oh ay, richt enuch.’ Annie Hall w
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Fairnie, Robert Thochts o Speakin Scots, (peffers50.freeserve 2001) Central, prose
ike society we cuid hiv haen. Ay, we'v aye been able tae haud
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Less Trauchle Nor A Bairn, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
l. Dae onything fir omb’dy. Ay, it wis an awfy peety. Aw her
rn whan ower forty yeir auld, ay, an married oan a kizzen an a
‘Ay.’
‘Ay, weel dinnae gan awa agane. W
cat, thocht fir a meenit. ‘Ay, Ah think ye dae.’ She nodd
5 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 74 - Burns an the Dictionar o the Scots Leid, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
��You mean Burns and that?’ Ay richt eneuch, Burns and that.
1 matches

McGibbon, Joe Lallans 74 - Draps o Sapie-Bubble, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
Ay, drappit the pipe. The wee fu
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Calder, Bob Lallans 70 - St Anndra’s Day, 2008, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
Ay! Mebbe an ecological statemen
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Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
e differ atween the soonds o "ay" an "aye". The uise o thir tw
My hart ay, did start ay,
Ay houping, throw louping,
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Fleemin, Sandy Big Schuil, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
ukit doun an saw wee Jeemie. "Ay," A says, "what div ye 'hink
"Ay, Miss Sheilds," A says ti Jee
"Ay, aa richt an shut up," A says
"Ay, go'n."
"Ay, his wee brain cells is gaun
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Fleemin, Sandy A Day Weel Spent, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
ood, an walk up the peth wi a Ay, hou's it gaun? til a neebor
"Ay, Scotts Porage Oats, Wisemans
began tae understaun him. Aw ay, holin oot in ane, but wha wa
ie lauchs an shaks his heid. "Ay, Hackie." Syne he turns tae m
"Ay, I dout the trees is up fae y
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Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
ain. If ye want control, weel ay, money's fine. Worth o wirkin
wa tae windrift. An A thinks, ay, money. Nae herm in haein a b
2 matches

Fleemin, Sandy No on BBC, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
ell ye ye'r missin something. Ay, maist o them's a waste o air
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Post-Its, (sandyfleming.org 2005) Central - East Lothian, poetry
Ay! (my erse will I).
Ay, hen, here's tae you.
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Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
He wiz ay daen thon tae mi.
Galahad. (Ma mer’s heid wiz ay mair intae Mandingo Blood an
brither, you!” she’d sey (ay supportive ma mither ken?)
“‘S a wanker,” Ah ay thought - bit Ah hid a waist
eaned ower an the arrangement ay lookt queer. Ablo the swing -
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Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS nummer 109, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
re threapin ithers shuid dae. Ay, an A did tak thaim oot o con
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Forde, Iain W D Taid o that Ilk (excerpt), (Fons Scotiae 2009) Central, prose
“Ay, Mowdie!” sayed the Wattir
“Ay, Mouss!” sayed the Mowdiewo
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Forde, Iain W D Hale Ir Sindries - Buik Twa, (Fons Scotiae 2000) Central, prose
“Ay, it is ma sister,” he awned
“Ay, its Mirren Grunstane, as A t
“Ay,” toved Maistres Stein, “
“Ay he’s aw legal,” Maistres
“Ay.”
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Douglas, Sheila Lallans 62 - The Wee Tailor in the Haunted Kirkyaird, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, weans
“Ay, ay!” says the wee tailor. “A
dumfoonert, but he ganted, “Ay, I see it fine. But I’m jis
e draa win, but he gawpit, “Ay, I see it fine, but I’m jis
“Ay, I s-s-s-see it fine, b-b-b-b
4 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Lallans 62 - Blue Lift Snaw, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
st turn tae Janice an say, “Ay, that’s richt. I wis doun a
Ay, but what div I lairn up at p
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Macafee, Caroline Lallans 63 - Auld plain Scottis, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
, grammar an eidiom – Scots ay drew closer tae Inglis (aften
Aulder Scots wi its braws on ay leuks less lik Inglis nor Mod
d oot-the-wey frae Laitin, an ay keeps on spreidin tae affeck
Scots seems ay tae hae shaddaed the developm
e Middle Scots period. Bit it ay sharet in ongauns sic as the
8 matches

Falconer, Gavin Lallans 81 - Scots an Mid-Ulster Inglish, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
rae Lawland Scots1 the like o ay, boke (bowk), carnaptious, co
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Robertson, Colin Lallans 81 - Wildlaw, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
Daft-like nories? Mebbies ‘ay’ an mebbies ‘na’.
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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 76 - The Man Wha Jeopardeized The Continued Existence O The Universe, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
"Ay, that it haes," Dauvit said w
fallin stern. Ay; thare it is. A wush A saw an
saw anither fallin stern. Ay, thare. A wush A saw anither
"Ay, Dauvit, A tellt ye," Sylvie
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Holton, Brian Lallans 71 - O Niver ti Dree Corruption Mair, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
He wis weill-kent, Sam. Ay, weill-kent an better likit a
g an bonnie as a flouer show. Ay, an bees tae. A douce, cannie
k a look or ti gie a quiet “Ay, Sam” afore they slippit ou
3 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 71 - The Concreit Bouer, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
“Ay, a wee bit fresh air wull dae
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Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
A’ve ay wondered aboot the wird chant
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Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - Where Dae Ye Catch the Bus Tae Sarajevo?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
�the bus wis late onywi (they ay ur ower here), but A’m stil
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Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - The Stert ae World War III?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
hir delicious! History’s no ay as far back as ye hink.
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
Ye ken ye ay get in a stew."
Ay waukin up tae dicht ma nose -
For ay we wrocht on his behalf
for faither says, "Ay" -
The taste surpassin nectar. Ay. An mind ye! It wis free!
5 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 177, (self-published 2008) Central, newspaper
"Ay sir!" said the laddie haudin
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Malgrati, Paul Ayont the Fake and the Leal: Let's Free the Leid, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
he people's leid, ye're jakin ay? Nab'dy speiks like that in t
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 142, (self-published 2005) Central, newspaper
Ay. Like a leid balloon.
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Smith, Jamie Soonds o the kirk an court: early airt muisic in Scotland, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
baith airtistic an political. Ay, it’s sad no a hale lot o i
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Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 1), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
aist left ye? Weel, actually, ay. For a craitur wha lived an d
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Thoumire, Elizabeth In defence o SNHS, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
its verra natur an size wull ay hae issues. But In that awfy
‘Spik as ye fin’ has ay workit weel fir me so in the
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Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
eparates the cab fae the back ay the van, tae me, ‘she’s s
estion cause oan the evidence ay the last few ooirs, it needs
ill goat that despondent kind ay demeanour aboot him an ah can
We’d ran right oer the tap ay thum, dominatin possession, r
t in the toilet. He sais some ay the boays ur jumpin oot at th
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Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
at the intercom. The jinglin ay boatles latticed wae a murmur
boatles latticed wae a murmur ay drunken sniggers meets me whe
e Lacoste trackie, wae a pair ay matchin green an white Adidas
m. McDade’s openin a boatle ay Bud Ice wae his teeth that he
o six points clear at the tap ay the table if we beat them the
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Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
the gither whit wee fragments ay memory ah kin fae the night a
ight afore; any wee vignettes ay whit happened. Ah mind stauni
The rattle ay the Venetian blinds in the ki
mediately silencin the source ay ma torment. Ah pull the blind
ae the Saturday mornin bustle ay people.
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Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
The only sound is the tickin ay the cloack oan the mantelpiec
bell first, then a succession ay forceful knocks, like the blo
boot behind the frosted glass ay the hauf moon shaped, panelle
rs tae be hidin like a couple ay big lassies. ‘Ah’m gaun t
There’s a clatter ay gless boatles fae roon the ba
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Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
rbial deifie then mibbe a bit ay emotional blackmail will conv
elbarra sittin in the coarner ay the gairden next tae the shed
nes up there waeoot some sort ay step, ah’ll tell ye.
pointed mortar gap at the tap ay the brick, ma left leg aff th
in collided wae an assortment ay Barr’s gingies he must be s
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Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
A wave ay noise fae the hall comes floo
uck did he go?’ The absence ay McDade leaves me in nae doubt
e say if its a deliberate act ay intimidation or if he’s jus
McShane sais, as a statement ay fact. ‘ah fuckin knew ah’
e’d ran up five grand worth ay debt wae him an wis workin fu
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Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Nearin the corner ay Amulree Street, ah notice a b
ree Street, ah notice a bunch ay neds staunin drinking, makin
king, makin a bloody nuisance ay themselves. There wis a bylaw
the erse fur the humiliation ay bringin the polis tae the doo
point in me spoutin aff, nane ay ma concern. An auld guy like
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Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
core, ye go tae him. Aw hours ay the day an night there’s sm
s. Would depress the fuck oot ay ye if ye let it.
Maist ay the cunts that staiy aboot he
ae dae anythin. A combination ay baith, ah suspect. The accept
h, ah suspect. The acceptance ay the status quo through fear a
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Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
��re up the Castle Street end ay the Royal Infirmary; a crumbl
y; a crumblin Victorian relic ay a hoaspital. The stuff ay nig
a hoaspital. The stuff ay nightmares, the place; encrus
is wae two hunner years worth ay the thick black soot ay heavy
the thick black soot ay heavy industry, it stauns pro
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Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
’ve seen him leerin at some ay the wee burds that come an go
erous contortions in the name ay health an well-bein.
s he’s goat a steady stream ay fuckin daft cunts wae mare mo
He in turn, parts wae a lump ay said cash every week tae get
The interior ay the close instantly lets ye k
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Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
hen we get tae the other side ay the Ben. When McDade sais we
he other side. Another couple ay hikers we met further alang t
her alang the path assured us ay it.
p an he hud only a vague idea ay where the digs where.
Ah’d gied Pearcey a pair ay trackie bottoms ah hud in ma
52 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ans; the fresh air an expanse ay the surroundins gien us the l
es, nae worries, the cynicism ay adulthood yet tae rear its he
e clear the air, ma avoidance ay him efter the kerry oan in th
party comin up, or the party ay the year as he’d billed it,
tially dismissin the idea oot ay haun, ah’d eventually relen
57 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
There’s a collection ay spittle, spreadin ootwardly,
usly, ma creation - a galaxy ay salivary constellations an sp
etary forms laid oot in front ay me; me the life gien sun at t
e life gien sun at the centre ay it aw. Ah reckon ah kin quite
take aim and land the vessels ay dribble anywhere within a fif
59 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
intae the car park, the beams ay its heidlights cuttin through
cuttin through the thick ink ay the night.
scootch doon in the seat oot ay sight.
in an oot. Fuckin nae chance ay gettin away if it’s the pol
The door ay the motor opens an a couple a
57 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
security guard at the bottom ay the stairs looks up fae his p
t fine.’ ah sais an gie wan ay they whit ah’m ah like? exp
groan every cunt oer the age ay fifty seems tae at the slight
eems tae at the slightest bit ay physical exertion.
ckin drongo the slightest bit ay power; the merest wee hint ay
23 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
here naked, except fur a pair ay black, haud up stockins an a
k, haud up stockins an a pair ay stilleto heels; the warm oran
s; the warm orangey yella hue ay the the settin sun glistenin
ples as she sits oan the edge ay the huge, rose petal adorned
s in the corner, the remnants ay a fire smoulderin within.
43 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
l, it’s good to huv a sense ay humour.
auld pal Tam O’Henry - wan ay the only wans left, as a matt
e only wans left, as a matter ay fact.
apidly accumulatin collection ay rubbish the local bloody hauf
d, ah wished ah’d done mare ay it wae Jeanie - ye know, hel
70 matches

Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
n doon the street an a flurry ay snow swarms the place, pepper
treet lights, next tae a pair ay moss covered gutties that huv
The metallic rattle ay an empty can rollin alang the
t seems tae echo aff the waws ay the tenements oan either side
the tenements oan either side ay me as ah approach. It trundle
48 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
ot o me aw those years ago. I ay think aboot her efter this ki
1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
‘Ay,’ said Snorl, ‘Jist turn
‘Oh ay, please!’ said Kat. ‘Dae
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 117, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
"Ay it's nice tae see that, isn't
"Ay, but Ma! It says Sorry Nae Du
aefu corruption o her nature! Ay, lack-a-day! that's our beset
"Ay, now, guid-wife." said Hogg,
4 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 59 - The Queen’s Shull’n, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Fife, prose
“Ay, an faimlies wi six an seeven
an the lowe within hessel. “Ay.” he sayed in a quater vice
he sayed in a quater vice. “Ay. Richt enuch. C’mere son.�
“Ay the French kent whit tae dae
“Ay, we’r in, Teenie.” Annie
12 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Lallans 59 - Bellin the Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Ormiston, prose
“Ay, an I’ll sort that,” sign
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
uv tae gerrup tae it. Ma brur ay waants tae ken who's playin w
ry howdoo fur yours truly. 'E ay kens whin rur's a leg a' lamb
2 matches

McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
was pleased tae see us - she ay'ways liked the Langside stude
But we will ay' mind,
But there will ay'be,
3 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
understood the rules cause A ay’ gave the game away by incl
Ay’ up Nirvana’s track,
Bit Faith an’ Hope, were ay’ ma brakes,
aught Jackie bit her name wis ay’ mentioned wi’ reverence
s meant her sister Maggie wis ay’ much less reverently kent
5 matches

McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
A ay’ mind bein’ telt that Edu
A “Journey” that we ay’ maun foot,
back essays in a HND class, A ay’ presented them in alphabet
3 matches

McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
s!” Ma “bête-noir” wis ay’ wi’ “boobs!” 3 wee s
rricular gym class. There wis ay’ Badminton, Table Tennis an
2 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Sport, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
ee in the ointment wis he wis ay’ wheeched aff tae cover Eng
But ay' the same,
Ay' kind an' generous your prais
Ay' pure an' clear!
Ay’ praisin’ skill, no’ po
7 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Music, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
For laughter, he would ay’ways seek.
1 matches

Lehane, Matt Mouse Eat Mouse World, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
a lieder will ay cum forrit tae suit the situ
1 matches

Lehane, Matt Aye an Ay, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
ay an aye unilaterally,
ay an aye unilaterally.
ay an aye unilaterally
ay an aye unilaterally.
ay an aye quite literally.
7 matches

Lehane, Matt Hush Nou, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
ay- I ken him far tae weil
1 matches

Dempster, Michael DIGNITY, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
Ay, there
ay ye kin
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
turn the couch intae the door ay the flat as we go in.
go!’ the boay at the front ay the couch sais: A wee gawky c
A wee gawky cunt, the lenses ay his NHS frames steamed up wae
mes steamed up wae the strain ay his exertions.
ded wae the sudden appearance ay us — two, mad wae it bawbag
50 matches

Smith, Jamie Animal Ferm: Chapters I to III, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central, prose
em in the clear mornin licht. Ay, it wis theirs — aathing th
duty? Cameron wad come back! Ay, Cameron wad come back! Shuir
2 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
The Pandit met his een. Ay, he thocht, ye are that, ye�
“Ay, ay, please,” they replied theg
“Ay,” sayed Beatrice, “Ah spi
“Ay,” sayed Guzul, in Chinese e
“Ay, fine Ah can,” sayed her mo
52 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
A should somehoo get a haud ay hunners a’ loot
Stoater ay a sunny day
boot Whirever ‘e sties ‘e ay seems tae get oot Anurr hing,
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
another wan tae gie us a bit ay breathin space. The huns ur a
when we get beat at the best ay times, imagine him the day?
in his finger, the embodiment ay virtue aw ay a sudden.
virtue aw ay a sudden.
voddy an fresh orange an wan ay they Moscow Mules.’ he nods
46 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
rabbitin oan aboot aw manner ay bloody contradictory, ill-inf
the rank at the Royal. Maist ay it barely registers; just the
t, of course, no a bloody bit ay it, but ah’ve no goat the e
an blonde sandstane corridor ay tenements flit slowly by.
As we get tae the boattom end ay Duke Street, passin under the
76 matches

Scots Language Center Crackin aboot politics, (Scots Language Centre 2020) Central, blog
it 40% o voters haed tae vote ay. At the hinnerend a new refer
1 matches

Durie, Nick The Best o the Baith o Thaim, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
uidwilly umwhile Labour votin AY voters) bis the “tak the fe
nats” Tories, and said, “Ay, faith, A’m option B.” Th
2 matches

Macdonald, Ileene Fit’s it aa aboot?, (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
O coorse the puirest haes ay been the eens wi the least au
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 100, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
"Och ay," said Peggy, "A've heard abo
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 102, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
e, they cuid hear her sayin, "Ay, A'll see ye the morn then. O
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
t moved through aw the shades ay the sunset and the sunrise.
1 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
sappointed, ah thought ah had ay shot wi’ her.
e sofa, flicking th’ end of ay fag at ma face. —Are ye no
believe in tha shite, is jist ay way for men to guilt trip wom
—Ah did think ay that, wanker, ah reach across
each across the couch and aim ay punch at ‘is bicep. —Is n
11 matches

solonggaybowser Merlin's Bairns, (archiveofourown.org 2020) Central, prose
ce wis as plain as parritch. "Ay, ye'r a guid lassie, in't ye?
1 matches

Curt_Kenobi Mates, (archiveofourown.org 2016) Central, prose
ihm breathe, tha rise an fall ay his chest. It's broad, ehs ch
lond peeking above the collar ay his tanktop. Ah shouldnae be
cker. Makes me rather ashamed ay masel, tae be honest.
t ma past jist makes us think ay the therapist sessions ah had
ehs a unique cunt. Kens tons ay shite aboot Sean Connery - -
7 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 125, (self-published 2004) Central, newspaper
in Scots, "a bonny fechter." Ay, Wojtek the Sodger Bear wis w
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 75, (self-published 2000) Central, newspaper
"Ay." answert the laddie an, tho
"Ay."
e scartit his heid an sayed, "Ay, Geordie lad, this is no gaun
"Ay."
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
k fae the club. Ah’ve a pot ay stovies left oer fae yesterda
n Tam wae me, wae the promise ay gien him a scran.
p the loabby. There’s a cry ay expletives fae ahent me as Ta
He looks at me in recognition ay the drunken profundity an nod
es; the picture ah keep there ay Jeanie an I, wae John, Stepha
39 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
He used tae be wan ay the road crew wae the band ba
here; goat some good memories ay this gaff, know whit ah mean?
. Ah’m tellin ye, hud a few ay they torn faced cunts convert
test band ye’ve never heard ay. They record company cunts ju
ivity an fund the acquisition ay any substances that help them
39 matches

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problems wis his popularity. Ay, it helped huvin folk willin

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
them aw laughin ower an ower. Ay, laughin. Naebody wis mair su
he budy ah asked says %26quot;Ay.%26quot; But the way she said

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
putatit an axe is selectit... Ay an axe... a big ane. It's pla
ound is opened up further ... ay further ... then cleaned wi m

Gillespie, Alan Mon the Rovers, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, prose
just mind there being hunners ay green seats. I says tae my da
intay the Scotland team ahead ay him. Davie Sinclair wis at ce
The whole stadium, the whole ay Edinburra, silent. Then someo
3 matches

Fyall, Aitken Lallans 74 - Rabbie’s Retrospeck, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
There s dancing ay in ilka tae,
That Life has pleasure, ay, in plenty.
2 matches

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Doric

McGregor, Iain Lallans 77 - Farquhar, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
"Ay, Peter ma loon. Efter yon A t on page 98
"Ocht ay! Braw hooses. Muckle hooses," on page 99
"Ay! A thocht ye didnae ken iz at on page 100

16 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 84 - Jamie’s Day Oot, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
hae deen ti the beens ablow? Ay, but aabody's equal noo. Laid on page 40
t's a byous lang sleep! Losh, ay, an me that wis aye sae verti on page 41
'Ay,' said the loon. 'See, here's on page 45
'Ay,' he thocht, leanin on his st on page 46

6 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 84 - The Ferlie, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
'Ay, aat's me. A'm the customer. on page 77
'Ay,' said the quine. 'Aat's fat on page 78
'Ay, is it,' says Fergie. on page 79
'Ay, A'm thinking that ee're a mu on page 80
'Ay, ay, aat's aa verra weel ...' on page 81
Also on pages 82, 83
18 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 85 - The Clash o the Titans, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
'Ay, three heids,' wint on Sandy, on page 56
'Er - ay, that's it, sir.' on page 57
Och, ay, ti gie him his due, he pit u on page 58
'Ay, Ah didna need ti dee the hal on page 59

5 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 90 - Mrs Cadwallader’s Conversion, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
'Ay,' he said. 'A lad she kent; a on page 38
'Ay,' chipped in Bert Soutar, the on page 40
the navigation skweel wi me. Ay, Ah kent him weel. We eesed t on page 41
ti be wir guest for a fylie: ay, an tell her that's bad news on page 44

15 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 90 - The Trump, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, poetry
Ay, fegs. on page 34

1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
Ay cud he; an Weston wad dee fin on page 30

5 matches

Gilbert, Jo Tales Fae The Doric Side - A hame is a hame is a hame, is it nae?, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
t nae be graftin hard enough, ay? on page 35

1 matches

Bolland, John Tales Fae The Doric Side - Hadean Eon: 4.5 Billion Years ago , (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
Thi agonists are ay thi same: on page 82

2 matches

Gilbert, Jo Tales Fae The Doric Side - The mornin o the waddin, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
An they're ay on at me on page 98

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
Faither oan economics: "Ay, wi'v hid it ower gweed fir o on page 7
"Ay, ere's nae muckle putt ere." on page 8
Takkin that es an 'ay', aff wi gaed te the Dairy fi on page 10
'v jist bin gettin ootamon't. Ay...," he run is fingirs throwe on page 12
"Ay." said Rosie, efter and meeni on page 14
Also on pages 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 44, 45, 46, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 60, 62, 63, 66, 70, 75, 78, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89
80 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 81 - Pyntin the Been, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
loon on the yalla bulldozer. 'Ay, you an aa, Tam. Fit wid yer on page 8

8 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ir sale: the ingine, thresher ay bruiser fae the barn; sheep, on page 94

1 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
ey mith hear fit he wis sayin ay come on somethin att wid jees on page 114

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"Ay, exackly! Bi richts, wi shid' on page 6
"Ay," leuch Doris, "it's a peety on page 8
"Ay, ye'r nae wrang ere," agreet on page 9
appintmint anither time. Oh, ay, an myn an bring yer bunk det on page 11
"Ay, peer Norman. He likit is fit on page 13
Also on pages 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 50, 51, 52
54 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
och and Lochaber I did go..." Ay, but there's nae braggart in on page 12
"Ay, Ah'm aften wishin they'd sho on page 14
"Ay, the Hun bombardments took Ga on page 15
en deed fifteen year or mair. Ay, we aa kent fit wis gaan tae on page 16
s in spate's nae cooard, sir. Ay, an ging back in for the sist on page 18
Also on pages 19
17 matches

Christie, Hilary Lallans 78 - Ma Freens in Chains, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric, poetry
Ay, at's the wye o it. on page 74

2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 78 - Scots Teegars, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric, prose
"Ay, richt ye ir yung maister," w on page 80

3 matches

Clark, F. E. Eemis Stane 1 - Vratched, (Eemis Stane 2022) Doric, prose
d, ma hairt, in ma huns. It's ay come back, the glamour, bit e on page 23

1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 58 - Dour, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
in kinnlin, a cuddy bonfire. 'Ay, weel, the tinks eesed tae gr on page 51

6 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 58 - Cyaard, the Tattie Doodle, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
Ay nicht, in the late summer o ' on page 118

2 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 82 - Troke, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
aside him on the binch. 'Och ay, min,' says he 'an nivver bet on page 88
'Ay, did A. A prayt lang aboot it on page 89

5 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 82 - Beyond The Pale , (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
the truth they'd be here yet. Ay, an gin Ah hadna let mi tongu on page 72
the waa for readin purposes.) Ay, wi were aa fine pleased wi w on page 72
ite, nor yet the sun by day." Ay, even if they get their rocke on page 74
'Ay,' says I, gien a slee wink at on page 77

8 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 83 - Dunnottar, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
r waur – blin, burnin hate. Ay, it’s weel said: jealousy a
ardly gied us the time o day. Ay, Angus Munro. Ah’m pittin i
‘Ay,’ he said, ‘Ah suppose Ah
‘Ay, ay,’ said I. ‘We’ve aa hea
‘Ay,’ laached Johnston, ‘ti s
5 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 83 - The Umman, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
oot o Mither’s hoose. Sae, ay, it was gweed tae hae some-ee
gyang till ony kirk he wyles. Ay, an tell the minister onythin
2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 63 - Shelts, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Doric, prose
“Ay, that’s fine. Clivver laddi
bedd inside the radio. He hid ay thocht they wad be wee fowk,
faither speired. “Ye ken ye ay play wi the shelt. If yer a g
3 matches

Johnstone, Ian Tuney Loon's low doon, (The Fraserburgh Herald 2000) Doric, newspaper
Banning guns, ay. Syrup o Figs, weel mebbe I'd
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
ch, bit hermless, wi his heid ay cockit tae ae side, an wi sli
hid a fare notion o themsels, ay, wi the dairyin thrivin there
ower at Tully's, fur Isie wis ay full o tricks, ye niver weari
'Ay bit ye div,' said Dandy.'Aa h
ike a bairn skirlin oot o't - ay, richt like a terrified bairn
34 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
i glaur an scurls, fur he wis ay faain. Kieran sat neist Nava
s that the ae thing she could ay dae wad be tae let him doon.
"Ay, they're comin," quo Kieran.
"Ay, ye did that," quo Kieran. "A
ilt trainers fur her: she wis ay riggit oot smert's a new pree
25 matches

Murdoch, Steve Lallans 63 - Poacher, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
he back o six in the morn, an ay twa hours tae ging afore sunr
nvas package, howpin it would ay be far he left it. Findin it,
2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
“Ay. Yon Billie-gait gaed iz a tu
“Ay, bit yon Inglis maister’s a
“Ay, A hiv eneuch, gin ye want on
“Ay, an A hiv makkit three-fower
“Ay! Mind you’ll hiv tae cairry
19 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
Ay, thit’s the chuckin oot bel
1 matches

Rumbles, Brodie-Anne Recordin on Beep, (Scots Hoose 2022) Doric - Banff, weans
guage is frantic and shairp. "Ay ay, Miss Echidna. I am Dr Art
ay, Miss Echidna. I am Dr Arthur
“Ay, ay, Echidna. Fit like the day? �
“Ay, ay, Echidn. Div ye think you are
4 matches

Strachan, Shane Beyond the Sea, (Scottish Book Trust 2023) Doric, prose
ae the itchy blue carpet that ay sticks tae yer socks. Jenny p
1 matches

McArthur, Kaydi Rich n Peer, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
s bit ithers loved um. He wis ay gettin chased by the bobbies
1 matches

Wilson, Heidi and Isla Then and noo, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Keith, prose
Ma mither ay says "in ma day…",
Ma mither ay says "fan I wis young…",
Her tv ay finished at five o’clock ju
3 matches

Uri, Antonia Fit tae dae aboot obesity?, (Mak Forrit 2018) Doric - Aberdeen, blog
e o the maist, but the maist. Ay, it’s aafu, but it’s nae
ns), but will it really help? Ay, mebbe taxin sugar-filled pro
2 matches

Murdoch, Steve Schrödinger’s Leid?, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Doric - St Andrews, blog
illion fowk in Scotland could ay spik or scrieve in ane o the
heartlands in ilka survey is ay the North East an the Norther
2 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
er took tae the rigs. Ye’ll ay be a Quitie, mind.
ngs on them cruises they’re ay on. Weel look at them noo. Th
that tae her though. She’s ay sayin her pals are aul-farran
That’s fit ma faither ay used tae say fan I wis a bair
4 matches

Strachan, Shane Standing Stone, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2016) Doric, prose
e land up here – sands have ay shifted, burying abandoned to
s up in the same places as at ay does. I strike on my treasure
2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
ocht sae little o her. He’d ay time tae news tae the giraffe
rshmallows . Efter yon, Kevin ay stoppit at Jessie’s pen fur
edin. The birdies ootside war ay wytin fur their brakfast, an
“Ay ay Granny Riddle,” she wad say
richt bonnie day?” (Jeannie ay said yon even if it wis dingi
20 matches

Young, Morna The Twa Chrisses, (Scots Language Center 2021) Doric, prose
I wis. Niver Christine. And I ay likit that aa’na. Liked bei
ld be baithe or aither. And I ay thocht that if I scrieved a b
settle doon in the place they ay cried hame. Hame, aye, they c
irn or twa like aa the quines ay get pusht tae dee. Or mebbe s
Then ma da, ay cannie and quate, says:
6 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Drumneachie Ferm, (Scottish Poetry Library 2019) Doric, poetry
byre tae the hairth. Ma aunt ay referred tae her man as ‘th
1 matches

@72redz1903 tweeted
ry trays fae saft and pale at ay end tae well fired and ultra (2020) twitter link

Orkney

Shetland

Jamieson, Robert Alan Swiet Haar, (Abersee Press 2017) Shetland, poetry
da moomins bit i wis ay fært on page 12
He is an ay wis a quhyit boadie. on page 21

2 matches

Jamieson, Robert Alan Lallans 58 - Eicht poems bi Robert Alan Jamieson, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Shetland, poetry
Æ solitrie ie's ay blinkrin, on page 27

2 matches

Nicholson, Hannah Eemis Stane 1 - Dance o da Selkies, (Eemis Stane 2022) Shetland, poetry
i dat, we dance da wye at wir ay don, on page 14

1 matches

Williamson, Christie Shaetlan an compoonds a da richt, (damagnifyingless.wordpress.com 2014) Shetland, blog
Sing aa wis, ay fur Alba den – fur aa at ke
1 matches

Williamson, Christie Pre nuptial, (damagnifyingless.wordpress.com 2012) Shetland, poetry
du’s ay wantit
1 matches

Williamson, Christie Submissions, an keepin on, (damagnifyingless.wordpress.com 2012) Shetland, blog
o twartree (lets faes it, dey ay ir) an a selection o hit’s
1 matches

Nicholson, Hannah Samhain - Usher in the Dark - Minni-Babbi, (Leopard Arts 2021) Shetland, prose
I juist ay tried tae keep mesel tae mese
1 matches

@tattooedselkie tweeted
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@helenmoncrieff tweeted
I ay get kindo emotional on first (2016) search twitter
@AnnCleeves Thanks Ann! I'm ay blyde tae spaek aboot my wild(2018) search twitter

Southern

Purves, David Lallans 67 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Southern - Selkirk, newspaper
wad like ti dae, or ochie - ay, baith - wullsomely murtheri on page 5

3 matches

Rodger, Matt The Borth’ick Waitter, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Roxburgh, prose
Ay, chynge ae focks tung an ee c
Ay, Yid’s still tae the fore u
istory o Borth’ick Waitter. Ay, yince Yid gits his pipe kinn
ther Horsburgh, Innerleithin. Ay, George hed ae hert attack ae
a’d, the Hoscote Ludge Wud. Ay, the Wud Mairchent whae hed t
75 matches

Ulster

Robinson, Philip Oul Licht, (Ullans Press 2017 ISBN: 978-1905281305) Ulster - Larne, poetry
Ay, poet Wullie Boyd wus scrievi on page 27
Ay. on page 61

2 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
say it ower an ower agane) "-ay, that's aboot the richt dista on page 9
it. An the rest aal joint in "Ay, please dae!" But the Moose j on page 31
"Ay, heth it daes, yer honour: bu on page 38
"Ay, but some crumbs must hae got on page 69
"Ay, that's it," said the Hatter on page 72
Also on pages 73, 77, 81, 84, 95, 101, 105, 112
15 matches

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
white or blek. Jist let yer 'Ay' be 'Ay', an yer 'Na', 'Na'; on page 6
'll ken thaim bi thair fruit, ay, bi whut the' dae. Daes fowk on page 8
r tae dae whut ye'r wantin?" "Ay, Loard," the' saed, "we dae." on page 9
r tha hale warl! Tha Saviour, ay, tha Christ, tha Loard, haes on page 72
tin tae see? A proafit o God? Ay, A can tell ye, he's far mair on page 81
Also on pages 82, 87, 88, 90, 91, 95, 99, 107, 111
27 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
An' a happy man wiz ay, on page 7

1 matches

Gibson, Darren Cannae Thole Ye!, (lowcountrylad.blogspot.com/ 2014) Ulster - Ards, blog
tae suffer a bit o’ a hurt. Ay, gin ye hae an injury o’ si
her bodie haein mair nor him. Ay, thole’s a richt handy wurd
2 matches

King, Angeline Weans o Latharna, (angelineking.com 2021) Ulster - Larne, weans
‘Ay, ah think ye’re the best pe
1 matches

Robinson, Philip Tae a Virus, (no publisher recorded 2020) Ulster, poetry
Ay, true, a few have died
1 matches