A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of lookin in Corpus

Central

Robertson, James The Mannie, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
a broon spreckelt egg. A guid-lookin man, a wee bit boolie-backit on page 6
o him at the road-end. He wis lookin oot ower the fields tae the s on page 12

2 matches

Robertson, James Precious and the Puggies, (Itchy Coo 2011 ISBN: 978-1845023324) Central, weans
de the bothy, staundin there, lookin at me in the nicht fae ablow on page 10
she cairried on. 'I wis awfie lookin forward tae eatin it at piece on page 29
they're thieves,' She paused lookin doon at Poloko. 'Ye're shair on page 56
ld baith see the ither bairns lookin at him wi misdoot in their ee on page 59
h the windae when naebody wis lookin and their wee haunds, that we on page 64
Also on pages 69
6 matches

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
sure, they wir an awfy queer-lookin pairty that gaithert oan the on page 25
t bowed, an took the thimble, lookin as serious as she could. on page 29
dy tae make hersel useful, an lookin anxiously aboot her. "Show us on page 31
slowly trottin back again, an lookin anxiously aw aboot as it went on page 33
tle that wis staunin near the lookin-giess. Thir wis nae label thi on page 34
Also on pages 40, 53, 55, 57, 64, 80, 83, 84, 85, 86, 106, 107, 109, 111, 119, 120, 122
28 matches

Shepherd, J. Barrie Lallans 82 - Crab Toon Crail, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
aa off balance lookin, but cradlin a pool, on page 40

1 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
hrow at me the day?' he sais, lookin up tae the ceilin. on page 8

1 matches

Burnett, Mikey nobody remembers the birdman - It's Ladle, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
ckfired. Cos he wis sat there lookin aw miserable and borderline s on page 36

1 matches

Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
id, he wis an uncommon bonnie-lookin cheil, wi stoatin derk een, d on page 134

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
schemey lassie, her wee ratty-lookin boyfriend on page 5
dark, ah cannae tell if he's lookin at me or Dolly. It's obviousl on page 7
hm no a total saddo. Ah'll go lookin fur a party, that's wit ah'll on page 9
aw huv a wee nervous chuckle, lookin at each other. Ah've goat thu on page 11
Disco is lookin worried. Ahm comin fur your t on page 12
Also on pages 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 104
17 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
area is jumpin wae polis, aw lookin tae bust yi. They never wante on page 3
ideout like ours. It's creepy-lookin, a mad dark hoose in the wood on page 4
called. Broonie is a wee Nazi-lookin cunt. Always hus a skinheed n on page 7
n riflin through yir drawers lookin fur suhin or nuhin. Yi hud ta on page 8
h the fence n we see his heed lookin at the spikes. He's thinkin a on page 15
Also on pages 18, 20, 21, 29, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 40, 41, 45, 47, 48, 49, 55, 56, 58, 60
32 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
Whilst lookin helluva miserable. on page 6
Lookin for a well or lochan on page 10
Lookin doon he saw a sicht on page 16
On viewin a likely lookin cratur on page 20
Lookin at the heron wi a hungry ee on page 31

5 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 85 - The Belt, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
e an opened his jotter athoot lookin at it. Tam then made furtive on page 40

2 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
the apron, front ae the shop, lookin doon. Naebody gits by but whi on page 1

20 matches

Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
on wis a muckle, kind o radge-lookin Berkshire boar, the anely Ber on page 6

1 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
noo no locked an only lookin furrit. on page 22
clarty parfume whiles lookin on it. on page 60
llockit wi whit thon means an lookin fir a pad doon backs o dreams on page 77

3 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, (Luath 2020 ISBN: 978-1913025502) Central, poetry
o fowk wi faimilies lookin oan, wha aye wull say: on page 93

1 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
got in their haunds but niwer lookin' up wance tae see the truth - on page

5 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
hit ah said. Lit she's really lookin fur the deeper meanin in ma c on page 3
goin missin. Spent the mornin lookin fur ma favourite purple jumpe on page 5
Lookin innocent, he shrugs. on page 15
passes wi a tray ae empties, lookin stressed oot thur box. Servin on page 29

4 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
cause lookin back oan princes past, on page 73

1 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
filled, they aye seem tac be lookin' tae their stamachs. Ah bothe on page 5
en Ah'll catch them later on, lookin' tae see if they can catch th on page 6
Eck or the bairns, it's folk lookin' fur a crack. Noo, Ah'll no h on page 7
aw day, in aw w'athers, jist lookin' at the watter. Eck tells me on page 13
ds danglin' atween his knees, lookin' fur aw the world like a brok on page 15
Also on pages 17, 18, 20, 26, 36
12 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
vvir hidin thir faces, always lookin straight ahead, intae fowks e on page 2

7 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
A wee bit efter, lookin guid, on page 46

1 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Ah see the day yer lookin richt dun-in on page 43

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
But the times are lookin matr ti suit Thon later Pere on page 12
k tent, lord dandy, wha ye're lookin at: on page 32
airm-in-airm wi a tall, guid-lookin fella. She seemed ti be lauch on page 73
ick raises his gless, no e'en lookin at me; he seemed ti hae growe on page 75
ng ti the gents, and as J wis lookin at mysel in the mirror, I tho on page 76
Also on pages 77
6 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
ae any value is this tattered-lookin watch ma granda left me. Ma m on page 16
l curtain. Mibbie ah wis jist lookin fur somethin tae hud oantae b on page 23
Lookin straight at Aldo, ah advise h on page 44
t Gatsby. This forty-somethin lookin boay is certainly dressed fur on page 48
tolerable CJ fae the Eggheads lookin cunt? But ah dinnae say that. on page 49
Also on pages 57, 62, 68, 79, 81, 82, 88, 90, 101, 103, 105, 112, 119, 122, 123, 136, 145, 159, 168, 173, 174, 177, 179, 183, 186, 190, 91, 195
36 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
r and Mrs Wormwidd were richt lookin forrit tae the day they could on page 4
'Ah'm awa,' said the faither, lookin mair peeliewallie than ever n on page 42
ow, Mr Wormwidd kept his hair lookin on page 51
er face straight. The son wis lookin straight aheid oot the windae on page 54
s Mammy's, only much clartier-lookin,' on page 56
Also on pages 57, 58, 68, 88, 96, 106, 114, 166, 199, 208, 226
16 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
lang gane. A'll get roun tae lookin at whit passes for media in S on page 19
Ae wey o lookin at the Professor's piece is t on page 82
ye time an agin that they are lookin tae 'address the mairket'. Th on page 88
con profiteers o the City are lookin tae wheech back health an pen on page 95
on dreich midwinter days. But lookin back, A feel great pride that on page 108
Also on pages 126, 134, 146
9 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
wis playin wi when ah wisnae lookin, right, makin me hink ah wis on page 75
ed talkin. Fuckin everycunt's lookin at me noo. Mah uncle stawns u on page 76
oot the motor tae see wit ahm lookin at. Mah uncle's glued tae the on page 176

3 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
an lookin ti double-cross on page 8
lookin like a full-on pap. on page 45
Ir yi lookin fir business? on page 61
Ei wiz lookin fir cash we a ski mask on page 63
lookin lost in diluted thoughts on page 78
Also on pages 89, 92, 100, 101, 105, 107, 117
14 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 59 - Eve and the Aipple, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
he ewes an lionesses wad stan lookin on, like mithers at a playgro on page 89

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
as it does the day. Ae wey o lookin at the difference is tae aye on page 10
gests that fowk hae lang been lookin in the wrang place fer the Ba on page 13
annerman, that had the duty o lookin eftir the King's standart, wi on page 20
at William had a raither fine-lookin dagger on his belt wi a fancy on page 23
expense. They were a gey odd-lookin pair richt enough but the rib on page 25
Also on pages 27, 35, 36, 38, 44, 65, 67, 68, 94, 98, 127
18 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
n by wan. Ah jist stood there lookin at the spectator's bit where on page 14
it it in the bin withoot even lookin at it. on page 17
aid. He's lik the pure nicest lookin guy in oor hail year. Aye he' on page 24
cial dancin int it, she said, lookin pure pleased wi hersel. Actua on page 25
t an pure blanked her. He wis lookin straight at me when he held o on page 27
Also on pages 30, 35, 37, 57, 67, 72, 75, 76, 86, 93, 95, 101, 114, 126, 135, 138, 140, 157, 158, 169
39 matches

Rennie, Susan The Teeger that Cam for his Tea, (Floris Kelpies 2018 ISBN: 978-1782504665) Central, weans
He wis lookin gey hungry yet, sae Sophie ra on page 6

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
noo! The haill warld will be lookin for thae Gowden Tickets! Awbo on page 24
in the snaw, Nane o them wis lookin for ony siller; nane o them w on page 49
They were lookin doon on a bonnie glen. There on page 73
sclimmin through the treetaps lookin for ither things tae mash up on page 79
he tribe. The puir wee chiel, lookin skinnymalinky and sterved, wi on page 81
Also on pages 88, 123, 166, 167, 170
10 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
e while ma Da's staunin there lookin at us like ma heid buttons up on page 24

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Afore lookin at yer ain fauts ye aye slype on page 117

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
oomy auld golach o a Grannie. Lookin efter her aw by himsel wisna on page 2
fae the front room. 'Ye're no lookin efter me! Ye're daein on page 35
'I am lookin efter ye, Grannie,' Geordie c on page 36
hookie wis noo a richt stupit-lookin thing wi its lang lang shanks on page 82
e're gonnae hae some gey unco-lookin chookies aroond here if ye ca on page 89
Also on pages 92, 99
7 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
be different, ah tell masel, lookin up at the blue and grey concr on page 3
. Somewan oan the otherside's lookin oot fur me. on page 4
mary school,' Mrs Smith says, lookin at the lad next tae me and sm on page 8
n his voice. Ah kin tell he's lookin his nose doon oan me awready. on page 9
'Ah've nae idea,' ah say, lookin at Dante through the wing mir on page 13
Also on pages 14, 21
9 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
retendit. The'r a real fear o lookin stupit if we get it wrang. It on page 6
rs alane but for awbody ither lookin in tae see that Scots langage on page 8
'm no as green as a'm cabbage lookin on page 35
reive wi a fine teeth kaim bi lookin cannily at ilka line will hel on page 49
For thaim that's lookin for a mair set-oot wey o lear on page 52

5 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
Nae langer lookin proud. on page 8
wee road, miles frae onywhaur lookin fer a fairm cottage. The road on page 19
that, her faither met a weird lookin wummin wi twa dochters. Her f on page 78
lf wi a forty ouncer o vodka, lookin a bit left oot seein as how h on page 83
it. When Cinderella had been lookin fer his present, the wallet h on page 85
Also on pages 94
6 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
and there wis Heehaw's hoose, lookin as cosh and bien as onythin. on page 15
try tae bite me when I wisna lookin?' on page 21
n Pooh's shadda when it wisna lookin, said that Teegers were ainly on page 22
he wey tae the maist thrissly-lookin boorach o thrissles that aye on page 26
idna ken whether he should be lookin for Totue at the tap o an aik on page 35
Also on pages 36, 38, 40, 43, 49, 69, 70, 73, 79, 83, 89, 90, 94, 96, 115, 117, 120, 128, 148, 160, 164, 166
34 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
They were coorse, malagrugous-lookin monsters. on page 22
cent folk doon here. We're no lookin for ony bather.' on page 60

3 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
Bracky Beach, and that he wis lookin at richt noo. on page 4
ae the nippie wee crab he wis lookin at and saw it as weel. He rea on page 5
wis pure honkin. Raither than lookin at the door, then, the orphan on page 25
aw, but efter ye staun there lookin at it for a bittie ye end up on page 27
hen they saw Violet and Klaus lookin aw forfechten at some bitties on page 32
Also on pages 38, 47, 62, 66, 72, 89, 102, 104, 105, 115, 122, 129, 134, 143, 155, 156, 160
25 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
nsteid. It's Baltic, ah hink, lookin up at the green and yella hil on page xv
door bursts open. A flustered lookin man in a suit flings his brie on page xvi
would lead tae this. Ah mind lookin at the blood spillin doon fae on page xix
an ootht taegether, ah hink, lookin at ma black ensemble. on page 2
ew hours oan its dance floor. Lookin at the council curtains, it's on page 3
Also on pages 4, 6, 11, 14, 26, 32, 37, 42, 49, 52, 59, 60, 62, 63, 76, 79, 81, 82, 86, 88, 111, 113, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119
40 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
juist ootby lookin in on page 78

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 59 - Terry Fae Brooklyn, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - Aryshire, prose
ked a bit like me, a wee derk lookin bugger .... in fack, we could on page 136

2 matches

Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
tterday efternane in February lookin oot at fields an mair fields on page 120

1 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 59 - Eve and the Aipple, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
he ewes an lionesses wad stan lookin on, like mithers at a playgro on page 89

2 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 58 - Three Waddins and Fowr Funerals - a monologue, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
a braw lad in a dark, Spanish-lookin wey - a bit like Rudolf Vale on page 59

3 matches

Adamson, Donald Bield, (Tapsalteerie 2021) Central - Dumfries, poetry
lookin sae bonnie on page 24

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
the silvered mirror clocks me lookin, checks ma every movement. St on page 24

1 matches

McCrory, Pat Lallans 57 - Jimsie’s Maw’s Soup, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
"Help ma Bob" he said, "He's lookin better." on page 29

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
e ye dae. It maks me ill jist lookin at ye. Sae help me, ah should on page 4
Hercules tellt people he wis lookin for the Lion o Nemea, their c on page 7
boaked up his breakfast jist lookin at it. on page 12
in a wee bit o a state. He's lookin for somebody tae gie him a ha on page 21
ys and Augeas's son, Phyleus, lookin mair like a drooned rat than on page 24
Also on pages 27, 46
7 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Totally Princessy Princess, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central - Glasgow, weans
princesses he met wurnae bad-lookin and they had aw the best clae on page 8

1 matches

Robertson, James The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Lassie in the Snaw, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
er and could see intae a braw-lookin room. There wis a table set f on page 52

1 matches

McDermid, Val The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Gowd Breeks, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
a star. "Ma fowk aye like me lookin swanky," the High Heid Yin wi on page 56

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Wee Story Aboot Love, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
He kept his heid up, lookin at the dauncer. on page 81

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
nd say aye tae me. I'm a guid-lookin prince, so how no?" on page 82
rince saw that the palace wis lookin fer a grumphieman tae look ef on page 87
The lassie-in-waitin cam oot lookin flushed. on page 89
he Grumphieman, when he wisna lookin efter the royal grumphies. on page 91

5 matches

Douglas, Ashley The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - Sweet Sang o the Widd, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
aur it did nowt but sit there lookin braw. on page 106
s her best. Forby, she's braw-lookin. Ye maunna hairm her," the ni on page 111

2 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
We're that uised tae lookin at maps on page 12

1 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
be soon tint. In aw, a bonnie-lookin buik, easy eneuch tae read, a on page 110

2 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 58 - Allmairshall, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
hether onything's on the wey, lookin aa round as if he'd produce a on page 72

1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 73 - Historical Lexicography and the Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1700, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
a search for sequestra (I wis lookin for sequestration but wis try on page 20

1 matches

Tindal, Betty Lallans 73 - The Scaffie Man’s Tale, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
e abody notice. Folks stertit lookin roon aboot tae see if they co on page 112

2 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
tea?' She wis aye that happy lookin as if somebody hid jist tellt on page 44
me. Thomas tellt me they wir lookin aw ower the hoose fur me an e on page 45
dovey, ye should've seen thim lookin et each ither as if thir wis on page 46

4 matches

Robertson, James The Deil, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
hairge, the Rapet wumman, for lookin
'Whit's yer price for lookin efter her tae she's awa?
she wis lookin efter the deein or the deid s
3 matches

Evie OOR WULLIE’S SEASON’S GREET, (Largs Writers Group 2015) Central - Largs, prose
e magic Jeanie, played bi Val lookin trig in her wee tartan dress.
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Deid Come Nevermas, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
A decent-lookin’ woman came in with a laddi
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 108, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
r een, - as lang's they keep lookin at you, and round about the t
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
it it in the bin withoot even lookin at it.
1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
n by wan. Ah jist stood there lookin at the spectator’s bit wher
1 matches

Percy, Ely The Family Situation, (The Interpreters House.org 2020) Central, prose
e school come up tae oor door lookin fur me an Kelly Campbell wis
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Cantsmell, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2020) Central, prose
her in school. Laura endet up lookin lik somethin oot the concentr
1 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
iz nane o thon face-paint nor lookin oot auld curtains tae garb mi
1 matches

Paisley, Janet Lallans 62 - The Numpty, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
ion! Big yins an wee yins, aa lookin like stray dugs. A wummin wi
�Fit is’t noo?” Ah asked, lookin up tae. The sky wis empty. Bl
2 matches

Bates, Gregor The Death Dance, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - East Dunbartonshire, weans
e be honest, I wis feart jist lookin at them, wi their tartan scar
ans, searching through rooms, lookin for something, or someone. On
a noise I realised they were lookin for someone in particular. Me
piece holding it aw together) lookin like it wis aboot tae give wa
4 matches

Nicol, Alissa Poor Wee Livvy, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
g before they noticed ivrywan lookin it them.
hing! It hid a creepy, animal-lookin face and it's back wis aw ben
2 matches

Mortimer, Cara Bewaur o th tap tap tap, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
, an ah raked in the cupboard lookin fur a bit o a scran, sumhin a
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
There's plenty o time yet for lookin.
A'm lookin fur a spark, a seed,
But lookin on the grass below Ah saw an
A'm lookin for a change o diet.
4 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
and a fancy watch – lookin at him ah felt even mair swea
1 matches

Logan, Kirsty Lego, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
Ahin hid moved. It wis empty. Lookin at it afore, a coulda sworn a
it wis like lego. If it wisna lookin right, you could change it. W
sister would pretend she wis lookin at summin really interestin s
3 matches

Gilmour, Rosie Haimster Pairty, (Scots Hoose 2016) Central, weans
Ma maws face wis lookin awfy peely waly
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Radge Against the Machine: Deid Wirds, Deid Warlds, an Why Scots Maitters, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Bellshill, blog
state the case here, but ah'm lookin at Scots an ah'm thinkin shui
1 matches

Lamb, Darcie T in the Park, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Kirkcaldy, prose
an, so A spent some time jist lookin aboot, gettin ma face painted
1 matches

Forrest, Liam Hittin the Toon, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
He wiz lookin aroond the queue as he stood
ike spice boys, wi their hair lookin like the contents eh a Pot No
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 149, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
the Sunday Post that keeps me lookin sae young."
1 matches

Letford, William Bevel, (Carcanet 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84777 192 6) Central - Stirling, poetry
Wit eh yi lookin it
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
wis the last wan.’ ah sais, lookin back. He looks at us fur a se
ack up yer mates.’ he sais, lookin genuinely perplexed at the qu
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
hud cunts phonin me aw night lookin fur ye. Whit part ay this arr
sais, the cadeverous, glakit lookin cunt. Lookin at him though, i
cunt. Lookin at him though, it’s aboot t
h see Ged an the other stupit lookin cunt, Monty, sittin at the ta
es an its eyes open, startled lookin. It jumps up, snarlin an inte
5 matches

Meikle, William Overheard in a Cemetery, (ABCTales.com 2004) Central - Ayrshire, prose
waist. My, but ye were a fine lookin' woman in yer day.
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
inty. Ye goat it?’ he sais, lookin at us studiously fae oer the
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ang wae ye these days? Yer no lookin efter yersel.’
again fur a few weeks. Ah wis lookin fur him whenever ah wis in Th
as much; telt him ah’d been lookin oot fur him, drappin in tae T
that strange cos he’s been lookin oot fur me, made me feel like
4 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
sais, haudin the wee bag up, lookin at it, accusingly like he’s
ocessin whit ah’m hearin an lookin at Pearcey who’s dain his b
ais. Conscious ay it, ah keep lookin away fae him, eyes fleetin ab
efter the swift rebuttal, but lookin roon the four ay us - wild e
y us - wild eyed an unhinged lookin - he thinks better ay it, an
6 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ewards me, aw gaunt an greasy lookin. Bloody druggie! Ah kin tell
Lookin intae the middle distance fur
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
andstane tenement’s as grim lookin as it sounds wae green streak
it. Wan ay they fuckin mental lookin bull terriers; like that cunt
ain-link leash Ged’s haudin lookin like its gonnae snap under th
Ah don’t know whit you’re lookin so fuckin holier-than-thou fu
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
an her throne, aw stern faced lookin, sits above the door surveyin
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
d cunt oot. He’s aw flushed lookin, whit’s left ay his barnet
�re no the usual fuckin Roman lookin efforts ye’d expect. They�
buck, cushioned wans; hideous lookin, but ah take it they’re mad
the leafy, tree lined street lookin in the big bay windaes ay the
ty. Every wan ay which ur noo lookin at me. There’s empty boatle
8 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
wis thinkin.’ Pearcey sais, lookin at me in shared concern.
sion an he draps the subject, lookin embarrassed.
Lookin taewards the green, boggy con
ck they dain noo?’ he sais, lookin back doon the path.
ms aboot. ‘WHIT YIES FUCKIN LOOKIN AT?’ he shouts at the petri
6 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
A young bird, professional lookin strides acroass the platform
s acroass the platform flair, lookin up at me, then back doon oan
2 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
od a place as any.’ he sais lookin oer his shoulders tae somehow
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
r Bella magazine momentarily, lookin in ma direction afore continu
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
nt wearin some fuckin hideous lookin threadbare, mohair tank top h
1 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ct these swines. He stauns up lookin as if he’s goat somethin el
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
t in the universal - whit ye lookin at me fur? - gesture. ‘Who
Fuckin weird lookin, like a fireplace; the trunk
There’s a gaunt lookin, skinny brass monkey walkin t
ed him. Nice one.’ he sais, lookin aw fuckin pleased wae himsel.
Ah’m staunin lookin at the prick - ma supposed m
5 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
“Ah’m lookin fur a sick line. Ah’m afrai
“Ah’m lookin fur a sick line son, but it�
��Ah don’t know,” ah say, lookin roond the room ah’m payin t
�. Two oot o three. It’s no lookin guid.
’ve nae idea whit they’re lookin fur, and ah thocht ah knew ne
5 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 175, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
are so', 'footerin', 'stupit-lookin' or 'hunner', shawin no juist
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah'd never seen ma da lookin like that afore; there wis a
ust stood there for a minute, lookin oot the windae.
'Jimmy, ah'm sick of lookin at they tools lyin in the hal
d the way the neighbours were lookin at these guys they might as w
ur streets. The hoose we were lookin for was in a cul-de-sac. It w
7 matches

Chalmers, Aimee Lallans 59 - Joukene Poukerie, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Fife, prose
s claspit thegither, yer face lookin up. There wuid be a gowden li
1 matches

Philips, Cally Wha's feart o' the library?, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Turriff, prose
d an’ hung aroon the bridge lookin’ doon tae the Grassmarket u
��s section. Then ah seen hum lookin’ at me sortie strange. An�
2 matches

Muir, Glenn Pet-gilante, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Linlithgow, prose
ree, broon hair, blue een and lookin like a tall,fat Jackie Bird.
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin A Bad Sport, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
in’ as he takes hiz plastic lookin’ Dunlop shoes aff afore stu
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
them right - while they are lookin' up I'm pourin' water doon th
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
ble tae catch them! They kept lookin’ back an’ grinnin’ as A
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
’ an’ splutterin’ an’ lookin’ fell “Drooned Rat-like!�
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Builders, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
s were staunin’ at the door lookin’ at the rain stoattin’ up
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
wich. Why?” “Sae has jist lookin’ doon Carol’s cleavage do
IT this time A realised A wis lookin’ at a pair o’ young teena
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ait oot here.’ Tracey sais, lookin at the tenement buildin.
‘An whit is it yer lookin fur, eh?’ he sais, staunin
n instant ah’m oan ma back, lookin up at them, ma heid loupin fa
nd the armchair; some antique lookin thing, wae a dullness at the
sels doon the next flight, no lookin back. Ah hear the dug’s bre
6 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
He’s lookin at me, his hazel eyes still b
huffin an puffin, aw agitated lookin like he’s gonnae say someth
an the cunt looks doon afore lookin forward again, facin the waw
e’s a couple ay disgruntled lookin cunts that realise they’ve
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
group ay neds staunin; shifty lookin, basebaw caps an hoods flingi
his gaze away fae the meetin, lookin at me. He nudges his pal, who
awright mister? Yer awfy pale lookin, ye look like ye’ve seen a
3 matches

Geddes, Jenny Fling the creepie in January, (McRenegade.Scots 2018) Central, blog
n aon Facebook the ither day, lookin’ tae fin’ some informatio
1 matches

Matthews, Lily A SPARK O INSPIRATION, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
her an asked her wha she wis lookin fur.
1 matches

Connor, Bailey A SCOTS HORROR STORY, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
engage een wir twice as feart lookin when she saw Nessie howlin in
1 matches

Alston, Connor THE BLACK-EYED CHILDREN OF SCOTLAND, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
peephole, a child stood there lookin awfa peelywally. Jim lookt do
roamin the woods tae this day lookin fur lone families or couples
2 matches

Neil, Gabriel The Green Pairty: Holyrood’s nixt opposition?, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
n, as they say. In some weys, lookin at the polls, the General Ele
otland, then the SNP could be lookin at anither majority wioot nee
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 102, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
hem black-a-viced, and no ill-lookin, were it no for a want o some
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
n snaw oan the high mountains lookin acroass yon strath tae the Tr
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
ow at me the day?’ he sais, lookin up tae the ceilin.
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
ur it though, eh? Gratis. Fur lookin oot fur us till ah kin get se
till ah get find whit ah’m lookin fur.
2 matches

Wallace, Lorna Tae A Selfie, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2014) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
Oor kitchen’s lookin’ like a sea
Am lookin’ smashin; whit a stunner!
2 matches

Crawford, Ross At Stake, (productmagazine.co.uk 2022) Central - Stirling, prose
railins is tapped wae a nasty-lookin spike, okay?
1 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
ton wis grey. They wur bonnie lookin beasties but when Ah caught a
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Hieroglyphics and Other Stories - All that Glistens, (Canongate 2004 ISBN: 1841955191) Central, prose
d mair colour, wis less yella lookin and lined. Ah sat wi him fur
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
nge rover ootside a depressin lookin buidin in the middle row ae m
part ae his personal minder. Lookin hard, obviously, and intimida
red and cared fur by the tidy lookin dug walker ah hired. The wee
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
ven though she’s shakin and lookin visibly ready tae dry boke. F
ays it, n aw. And noo she’s lookin like a beautiful Albino. ‘�
ge. Ah’m ah’m stood there lookin every bit as perplexed as aw
y bein weighed doon wae heavy lookin bags. While others walk freel
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
And if it wis some wee fanny lookin tae create a name fur thumsel
m. Except fur the beaten doon lookin tramp who ah passed at the Br
Cos, ah’m hit wae a worried lookin Brucie lyin sprawled oot in t
strained masel though. Which, lookin back now is maire than fortun
�m greeted again by a fretful lookin Bruce who instantly cloacks t
5 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
inty first century. Some nice lookin play areas huv replaced the d
iced ma misty eyes and he’s lookin maire concerned than ever bef
eyes bearin up at me. He’s lookin fur a sure sign that ah’m n
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
le where ah’m seated. Still lookin tired and drowsy. At this mom
he yin seater. They baith are lookin stunned as they survey the me
rite’’ Craigy says, still lookin rattled.
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
here it hits me. This cunt is lookin depressed or worried aboot su
spinnin and unable tae talk. Lookin doon at what ah’m huddin ma
2 matches

@jax6754 tweeted
yrneoffic @TMLewin @socceraid Lookin guid Nicky! Hae a guid game R(2014) search twitter
@IAmChrisRamsey Lookin guid! Didnae ken you could tx(2014) search twitter
arwickADavis Truthfully a wis lookin forward tae it as like you, W(2014) search twitter
n3 Richt bac at you and.......lookin forward tae see you gigging i(2014) search twitter
@ollyofficial Lookin guid @ollyofficial .....just (2015) search twitter
and 10 other occurrences.

@MartinBroon tweeted
big guys huv been at Ma door lookin fur... ?? ?????. ????????. ??(2019) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
@Torcuil Lookin at aw the comments below, how (2022) twitter link

@Chazzbat tweeted
snae aa that. Wis he the best lookin fella they cud find? A'body s(2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
the union oan ma life. Still lookin furrit tae independence(2020) search twitter
oak. Ah kin gain a stane jist LOOKIN at a doughnut ??(2020) search twitter
lyon17 Och jings, ah wis fair lookin furrit tae tarrin an featheri(2020) search twitter

@fairpechtoot tweeted
maw's pal came tae the hoose lookin fur her the day. Ah says...(2016) search twitter
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oyed oor focus group the day! Lookin furrit tae seein those learni(2016) search twitter

@raiphsays tweeted
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@PeoplesPoet77 tweeted
the pic I just tweeted is me lookin fir a shirt! ?? (2022) twitter link
h coudnae get any mare buftie lookin ?? (2022) twitter link
arebearturner Ya shoudnae bin lookin hen! (2022) twitter link

@annieones tweeted
The Doc did a great joab tae. Lookin furwaird tae the moras Scots (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
Lookin furrit tae jynin the session (2021) twitter link
... an if ye're lookin fir short clips o folk blethe (2021) twitter link
EducationScot an @UofGlasgow, lookin at the history o spellin an t (2021) twitter link
Lookin fir texts in North East #Scot (2021) twitter link
FAO teachers! Lookin fir #Scots resources fir St A (2020) twitter link
and 11 other occurrences.

@ThonJacobite tweeted
BBC SCOTLAND tae cheer us up. Lookin furrit tae pyin even mair for(2021) search twitter

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
is it no the word petted eer lookin for lol (2020) twitter link
th @christopher7590 olivebank lookin barry m8 - credit 2 everyone (2021) twitter link
th a huv tae say olivebank is lookin really braw - al b overwhelm (2020) twitter link
Ath n why not - the place is lookin topper - yoove every right t (2020) twitter link
top drawer m8 - olivebank is lookin braw n b oan tae ees awe at t (2020) twitter link
and 29 other occurrences.

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 84 - Jamie’s Day Oot, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
rra shape o a man. A byordnar lookin man wi great shooders that a on page 40
a quarry, though. Nae wi saft lookin haans lik that. That widna be on page 43
'Better days,' she said, lookin at her freens an laachin. on page 44
'Hey mister,' said a quinie, lookin at Jamie an ruggin at the bou on page 45

5 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 90 - Mrs Cadwallader’s Conversion, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
r Service. Noo een o them wis lookin at his watch an mummlin somet on page 38
man, but he thunked Goad fan, lookin back, he saa that there wis n on page 41

2 matches

Cameron, Alan Lallans 90 - Drumtulloch, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
ur onythin, whither it be the lookin efter o the burn, or grun fur on page 84

1 matches

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
ed prison oafficer, is sittin lookin oot the windae. Thir's the so on page 40

3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 68 - Gordon’s Gairden, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Doric, prose
Auntie Mary wis stannin lookin oot e sittin-room windae, wat on page 35

3 matches

Mitchell, Rhona Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Wye it Wis, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
. Ae time fin her faither wis lookin efter her, he'd gaen her a ri on page 16

1 matches

Petrie, Kimberley Tales Fae The Doric Side - A Letter Tae Ma Younger Sel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
lookin oot at beasts in the fields. on page 26

1 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
aa yon time lookin ootside, tae realise on page 35

1 matches

Gray, Kathleen Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Ootlin, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
id tae deal wi it a oorseels. Lookin back wi shood hae telt somebo on page 58

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
in. Mam an Dad jist sut there lookin fair trickit wi theirsels, li on page 91
"Are ye lookin forrit te seein Mabel?" Grand on page 94
a ess young eens hingin aboot lookin fir trouble." on page 96

3 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
it she dollt hersel up an wis lookin richt weel on page 15

3 matches

Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
ipper eff thi water wis fool. Lookin doon sumtyme's ye wid catch a on page 1

1 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
You're lookin weel I'll say, that lee we te on page 42

2 matches

Strachan, Shane DWAMS, (Tapsalteerie 2024 ISBN: 978-1916214880) Doric, poetry
. Ye'r stood on Belém tower, lookin ower on page 34
ally quite believed? Ye avoid lookin him in the een. In the beginn on page 36

3 matches

Goodall, Phyllis J. Lallans 59 - Last May a Braw Wooer, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, newspaper
been watchin, an said, "Ye're lookin afa hingin-luggit the nicht, on page 94

4 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ght-iron railins. "Fit're you lookin so happy aboot? Ye're grinnin on page 10
"Aat's a nice freenly-lookin couple," said Joyce as they b on page 13
n aa the mannies are so gweed-lookin an charmin - Ah mebbe winna on page 14
A...a...aye..." said Morrice, lookin up it aa the shelves o bottle on page 16
nin fit eyn te pynt first, an lookin doon it Joyce an the Jeweller on page 17
Also on pages 19, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 40, 41, 43, 46, 50, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 61, 64, 65, 68, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 83, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96
62 matches

Benzie, Lesley Fessen Reared, (Seahorse 2020 ISBN: 978-1916214538) Doric, poetry
lookin aifter the young anes. on page 33

1 matches

Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
Bit Wullie stood aye lookin glaikit, on page 9

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Sittin lookin like a feel on page 105
If I say she's lookin best she's been on page 108
Athings lookin braw on page 113
Weel, I'm lookin fir their bonny van on page 146
See aa wi'oot lookin on page 149
Also on pages 155, 178, 186, 198
11 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
in was aa wrunkelt an wizzent lookin. There wis straa ahin the lug on page 13
turnt ower, an Rosie took tae lookin efter Gavin. In a mitherly we on page 19

2 matches

Robertson, Sine Lallans 58 - .. an the SLRC, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
s cried minority languages or lookin tae see foo Scots hauds its a on page 111

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - TROUBLE WI WITTGENSTEIN, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
is pal Andra an thocht he wis lookin affa pleased wi hissel, the c on page 86
a bulldozer," fussled Jeems, lookin at the broad blade, ten fit w on page 87

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
s later, MacTavish comes oot, lookin lik a thunnerstorm aboot tae on page 105
rr's Pinks, fan MacTavish cam lookin for him. "Dod," he said, "Fai on page 108
e this, fit wye wis MacTavish lookin sae pit oot fan he cam oot th on page 110

3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 82 - Beyond The Pale , (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
ng throw half a box o matches lookin for spiders afore ye sat doon on page 75
ned yet, an we'll say we were lookin efter't for a day or twa. An on page 77

3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 75 - The Petrol Tanker, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Doric, prose
cream bun?” he said again, lookin at Mrs Aitken. “Did ye forg
er Elsie was there an she was lookin at him an aa. “Fit’s the
at, neen at aa. He jist likes lookin in at the windae, divn’t ye
3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 83 - Dunnottar, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
� nae doots. He wis affa good lookin, a Varsity Blue, President o
Aa the quines were lookin at him lik he’d come doon f
e in prood, broodin solitude, lookin oot ower the grey North Sea;
3 matches

Shepherd, Robbie Harknin tae the braw souns, (John Benjamin 2000) Doric, newspaper
roon the fae Lochgilphead an lookin ower tae the Kyles o Bute -
1 matches

Harper, Norman Stronach: A Weekly Look at Life in the Fictional North-East Village, (The Press and Journal 2000) Doric, newspaper
"He's nae a weel lookin man, faivver he is," Sandy sa
1 matches

Hardie, Buff Dod 'n' Bunty, (Evening Express 2000) Doric, newspaper
I'd spent twelve quid, I wis lookin' roon' the booth tae see if t
1 matches

Wheeler, Leslie Brockit, the Ferm Toon Cat, (Grampian Regional Council 2000) Doric, weans
erm mice will seen hae tae be lookin oot for themsels," thocht the
lin wis gie lively an already lookin for tae dee some explorin.
2 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
says Tam lookin for mair. Ronald tells him."
that Jonsar Eck wis stannin, lookin ower the
n order". (Broon An Roost wis lookin affa
dinna worry, naebody wull be lookin doon ere onywye."
We are lookin humbly on in awe,
7 matches

Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
Ere wis een or twa affa weak lookin things" Fit div you think
ts this"? Weel a tall lad wis lookin a wee bit sheepish an
grun fer alert, fer keyed up, lookin awye tae see fit wis happenin
e. "I dinna ken," said ae lad lookin fer bemused.
Jonsar Eck kept lookin for the glesses, he looked in
7 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
e darg in his executive eyrie lookin ower the auncient quarry, vid
1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - Beggerey’s Greenhoose, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
hin a maitter o months it wis lookin better than ever.
1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - The Bruntie Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
fore. In his hand wis a heavy lookin shotgun, possibly o the twelv
1 matches

Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
Naethin wis gan tae spoil ye lookin forrit tae the morn.
aroon and aabody else is jist lookin at her and nae sayin onything
xt thing ye ken yer auntie is lookin at her watch an sayin we’ll
3 matches

Johnston, Mary Lallans 81 - A Day at Edinbro Feestival, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric, prose
e doon I gid ti Edinbro, fair lookin furrit til a whilie awa. Marg
es o great-grandad. Sae prood lookin he wis, heid heich, spangin o
e we cam on a boorochie o sad lookin craiturs sittin in a huddle o
y ti come an sit on egrun nae lookin at fowk. Ey played some tunes
er lattin her loon oot e door lookin a disgrace like att!
5 matches

Storrie Lewis, Jean Lallans 71 - Snuffy, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Doric, prose
eak. But, mercy me, twis like lookin for a needle in a hey-stack.
d be stannin thare but Snuffy lookin juist the same as he wis aa t
2 matches

Strachan, Shane Beyond the Sea, (Scottish Book Trust 2023) Doric, prose
I’m lookin for the reid and yalla baas,
1 matches

Kerr, Oliwia, Sarah and Amber Fiona and the Ring, (Scots Hoose 2017) Doric, weans
ring fae Fiona when she wisna lookin, so as to use it for evil. He
1 matches

Fowler, Ross Sunday Fitba wi ma Faither, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
A jist stood there lookin at him. There wis bleed drppi
1 matches

Ritchie, John Fishin in the Findhorn, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
wis a crowd aroon aboot me a lookin at ma fish. The bailiff came
1 matches

Robson, Euan Peelie wally, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
e living room. I hid the tele lookin affa boonie. It wis sparkling
1 matches

Martin, Keiron Ma Worst Nicht Oot, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
tared in horror. They started lookin at their food tae see if fit
1 matches

Dunnett, Nathan The Auld Asylum, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
a onything tae di and we were lookin fir some excitement.
We sat there lookin at ane anither wonderin fit w
go hame so we jist sat there lookin at ain anither.
3 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
m tae say fan he’s nae here lookin aifter her day in day oot. I
1 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Kieran an Aidan, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
ka day we jist waanert aboot, lookin. ‘Ere wiz aat mony ferlies!
��s nae time ti play nor stan lookin an wunnerin noo. It’s wark,
ower his fizog. If he keps me lookin at him, he cries me then name
3 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
es o juice. We forgoat we wiz lookin for money. This wiz paradise.
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Mrs Clushet o Faaldydykes, (McStorytellers.com 2018) Doric - Banffshire, prose
is finger doon the page as if lookin in mair detail. He started ma
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
tood at the heed o the cliffs lookin oot at the sea. He shuddered
anin at the heed o the cliffs lookin doon at Tarlair an oot ower t
��d jist staan there for oors lookin oot at the sea. He’d come h
aboot Michael. Beannie stood lookin doon at her and kent fine tha
4 matches

Hutchison, Pat Catty, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
her’s waddin day an a gweed lookin couple they were ana. Dad in
tripes, her mither smilin and lookin up at him wi love in her een.
fin she saw the bonny blue ee lookin at her. “Oh me peer wee cat
that wid work but it held aff lookin at her wi the bonny blue ee.
ood yin it wiz milky and sair lookin. “Oh ma peer wee Catty,”
9 matches

The Mannie Fae Unco The Diary o a Feel at the Skweel, (unco.scot 2021) Doric, prose
tten the bunting for. She wiz lookin for fowk tae jyne her new dra
r angry eyes were tae me like lookin up the twa barrels o 15 inch
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat Bulletbroo, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
eed and Douglas, bein a gweed lookin cheil if it wisna for the big
officer jist happened tae be lookin throwe a trench periscope vie
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat Bob the Dog fae the Bog, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
cy. Aa the while Jeemicky wiz lookin doon at Bob. Throwe the net h
e could see the big broon een lookin up at him as if beggin help.
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat Angels Ten, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
ted rid o. I’d a raik aboot lookin at the books but they were ma
r stall wi some gye expensive lookin ornaments put me aff my styte
ace. I tellt her I didna mind lookin aifter it for her but speired
al thing and it wiz good o ye lookin aifter my stal, so wid a five
4 matches

Hutchison, Pat If I Catch Ye I'll Eat Ye, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
owe back an ye'll be as gweed lookin as iver!”
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Seven Coins o Kineddart, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
the lamp it wiz a gye dreich lookin place wi its coomed ceilins.
irs leavin Jessie an the cook lookin at eenanither. The cook smile
Gordon said he wiz affa good lookin wi blond hair and blue een li
first sax buckets fulled. Nae lookin tae the left or right she mad
. She didna ken fit they were lookin for but at aboot suppertime a
5 matches

McDonald, Charlie , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
An' lookin' forward tae toastin' the hee
1 matches

McDonald, Charlie , (Facebook 2022) Doric - Aberdeen, poetry
While neighbours invade lookin tae chat
1 matches

Coutts, Pete Belhelvie, (bandcamp 2016) Doric, poetry
en ahin them, and the weather lookin' fair
1 matches

The Flying Pigs There’s nae reassurance over national insurance, (Press and Journal 2022) Doric, newspaper
hey’ll hiv tae stand around lookin at the kettle wi their big co
1 matches

Devlin, Edwin The School Dentist 1969, (Facebook 2020) Doric, prose
This wisna lookin good as ah strolled doon the
hares we widna starve ah kept lookin at the broon envelope and afo
2 matches

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
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bot Ye giepit mishapit bappit lookin' hoor!(2016) search twitter

@FaeFoggie tweeted
@InverurieLocos Lookin affa smert. Weel deen Loco's (2019) search twitter
8. He's grown up ti be a fine lookin beast.(2019) search twitter
@watterloony Lookin guid loon(2020) search twitter
ken me too weel. I'm currenly lookin at gettin een o em hand held (2020) search twitter
ieAHood Michty, its jist like lookin in a mirror ????(2020) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
@ScotlandNT Lookin tae see foo Alan campbell lin(2020) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
agine pluntin the peer things lookin efter them for wiks n wiks th(2020) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
affa time o’ it th noo, keep lookin’ fir th silver linin’s fowk(2020) search twitter
Chris M's pink. Jimmy Carr's lookin affa slim(2011) search twitter

@JoanHenry7 tweeted
's deein' here and fa's she's lookin' for. (2023) twitter link

Orkney

Shetland

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
da wan caad David. David wis lookin ta da sheep dat day bit he ca on page 23
needin ta tink o wan thing - lookin tae dy veesiters. Mary saa da on page 117
ta a village a gadderin o ill-lookin men roared at him, Jesus, tak on page 127
i da plaet. Whan naebody wis lookin - idder as Jesus himsel - a on page 133
whit is du greetin fir? Is du lookin fir some-ean?' Tinkin dat he on page 151

5 matches

Watt, Roseanne Moder Dy, (Polygon 2019 ISBN: 978-1846974878) Shetland, poetry
lik yun: sweet-daed, cenless, lookin lik a daddit aald mGn. De unc on page 32

1 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
oond lack a dug wi twa tails, lookin forward ta da day whin he can on page 12
Lookin back, I dunna ken what wye we on page 13
iends a bairns. Shü wis been lookin forward ta her Christmas shop on page 27
n shü gude in troo, an stude lookin at da infant i da cradle. Dan on page 35
. He wisna a bad man, really. Lookin back I tink I very laekly suf on page 49
Also on pages 50, 55, 58, 62, 63, 94
12 matches

Tait, John M Lallans 58 - Sheltie Prattle an da Blue Lowe (a Pantomime) , (Lallans Magazine 2001) Shetland, prose
door wi her biddin. An efter lookin at her as if shui wis oagit o on page 35

2 matches

I Hear Dee Shaetlan A primer - v. 1.1, (I Hear Dee 2022) Shetland, prose
id, dis is actually justified lookin at it linguistically. Hit's j on page 20
. Bit døin dat is isna richt lookin at it fae a historic or lingu on page 41
tion or disconfirmation (i.e. lookin fir da answers Yis or No, bit on page 89
in StE: A'm vexed tae see you lookin dat silly. Ir de onythin I ca on page 107

4 matches

Johnson, Laureen Saands o Maywick, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
re wis John's midder staandin lookin. An I kent if I'd been able t
o da lanterns an da mön, an lookin fairly disjaskit, an yet no o
you.’ An my Loard, I towt, lookin at wir Peter, what is du, boy
3 matches

Peterson, George P.S. Nannie Georgedaughter, (Shetland For Wirds 2002) Shetland, prose
or anidder burden. Da lad wis lookin ower his shooder at is whin h
my shooder. An staandin dere, lookin in ower da yard daek, watchin
An Kaitren stöd at her side, lookin doon at her, her face tö myl
3 matches

Walterson, Barbara Da Trow o’ Fogla Skerry, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
A trow, lookin doon at me. I clenched my fis
tane an disappeared. I sulked lookin at da scrip on my knee, tinki
k but I wis also far too busy lookin at da widden rippek maa da Tr
3 matches

Facebook link (Wir Midder Tongue 2017) Shetland
I will be lookin' für a couple o' fok tae be

Walterson, Vaila Tochts fae Tushie Truncherface: Da nicht afore da Trowie Show, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
Peterina wis oot in da hills lookin fir wild flooers fir da show.
1 matches

Watt, Valerie Tochts fae Tushie Truncherface: A Hamefarin hero, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
ays A’m joost whit dey’re lookin for. A’m big for my age an
1 matches

Nicholson, Hannah Samhain - Usher in the Dark - Minni-Babbi, (Leopard Arts 2021) Shetland, prose
fokk staandin apö da cliffs, lookin oot an watchin as dey cam nea
1 matches

@Julie_Dennison tweeted
Da Hams lookin fresh top right ?? https://t. (2017) twitter link

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
@peediepuss Lookin for groatie buckies is een o (2020) search twitter
ar. I'm blyde tae fin dat dir lookin yummy #organic #nesstotties h(2016) search twitter
Day1 : We went lookin for grottybuckies. A simple o(2017) search twitter
Casino's wound lookin a bit gruesome but amazing ta(2017) search twitter
tae brighten a grey day! I'm lookin forward tae readin dis Sally (2020) search twitter
and 3 other occurrences.

@shaetlan_rose tweeted
idst o viva prep dis week! ?? Lookin forwird tae watchin eftir Fri(2019) search twitter

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
r allowed oot ageen. Actually lookin forward to havin stuff fur da (2020) twitter link

Southern

Tindal, Betty Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
Lookin ahin ower the runch o years on page 156

1 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
They were a fair rum-lookin gang that assembled oan th ba on page 24
ly bowed, an took th thimble, lookin as serious as she could. on page 27
, richt enough," said Ahlice, lookin doon wi wunder at th Moose's on page 28
eady tae mak hersel yisfi, an lookin anxiously aboot hur. "Och, da on page 30
ssed in a meenit that eet was lookin fur th fan an th pair o white on page 32
Also on pages 39, 50, 52, 56, 63, 67, 68, 77, 80, 82, 83, 84, 86, 107, 110, 112, 120, 121, 123
28 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Kilmeny, (Scottish Language Center 2021) Southern - Scottish Borders, prose
stamin, Gran,” she telt me, lookin up frae her books. “Homo sa
1 matches

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
ion was asking’ me as if ahm lookin’ fir a plaster or twa reliev (2021) twitter link

Ulster

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
footert throu whut lay thair lookin fur the thing we needit. on page 10

1 matches

@the_gellick tweeted
ARE @LADFLEG thon's why we're lookin tae redd you oot o it. I hair (2014) twitter link
Aul @sinnfeinireland are lookin tae redd the English oot o Ir (2014) twitter link