A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of take in Corpus

Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
Alice! A bairnsang story take, An wae a gentle haun on page 6
poacket afore, or a watch tae take ooty it, an she wis that nosy on page 8
r thoosand miles doon, gie or take-" (Alice, ye see, hid learnt on page 9
in a whisper, hauf feart it'd take the needle again. on page 29
take nae denial: on page 30
Also on pages 31, 34, 39, 50, 60, 61, 72, 89, 90, 92, 95, 98, 99, 102, 107, 109, 112, 123
28 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
birns the sockets? Whae will take on page 88

1 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
lways dae. Ye never meant tae take a swing fur that boay in The on page 9
p an destitution, an yeve tae take solace in it bein God's will. on page 10
"There's a grand there. Just take it wae ye an go an see the ba on page 11
doon wae each wrang step they take. Maist ay us, though, just co on page 12
auld enough, ah fill a gless, take a drink an head fur ma bed. on page 13

9 matches

Lang, Charles nobody remembers the birdman - Good Friday, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, poetry
l thing. Dotty is usin it tae take control ae the Arches. on page 88

2 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
age an flingin masel at him. "Take me, Huey,' ah'd say. "Take me on page 2
rs an aw that. Dolly goes tae take oor usual seat but ah cannae on page 3
Disnae take me. long, Couple ae caravans on page 9
strongest. You win. Just take your money and shut up.' . 'A on page 11
'Right, calm doon an take a breath.' Ah grab her by the on page 17
Also on pages 19, 20, 23, 24
14 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
tten n left fur the woods tae take back. On the left ae the hoos on page 3
cuz, Stacey. A kin obviously take the moral superiority cos A'm on page 6
's gits ripped open and we aw take a tin each n pass a bottle ae on page 10
a between them straight, then take a swig ae Irn-Bru tae git the on page 26
f ma ain nose wae ma sleeve n take a drink ae ma - bottle n spa on page 29
Also on pages 34, 42, 46, 49, 54, 54
17 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
As the fox rushed across tae take it on page 14

1 matches

Moodie, Gordon D. Lallans 90 - Snoke Iz A Pithie Warlock, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
had become inflamed. I should take two aspirins and lie down, th on page 80

2 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
I take a big swally. Whin the bottle on page 1

16 matches

Cunningham, Lucy nothing but a set of eyes for stars - Swedish Fish, (Association for Scottish Literature 2023 ISBN: 978-1906841546) Central, prose
e circus ladies wi scales, Ad take some crumbs or whatever a had on page 36
r a tin of beans then try tae take ma dug away. Yer mad, jist li on page 41

2 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
at you get up to each day. Ah take ma phone oot ma pocket on page 3
ay the wrong hing, ma mum 'll take it the wrong way, and then it on page 10
of behaviour and suggested ah take some time away fae uni fur a on page 11
That didnae take long. Ah knew she didnae like on page 12
greets me in the corridor. Ah take deep breaths and walk as fast on page 14
Also on pages 18, 27, 29
11 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
whit dae ye take me fur? Some kind ae eeyit? on page 48
e scary, for angels who never take flight; on page 56
wake, A'm sorry that A didnae take on page 69

3 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
s get fucked. Athletes cannae take it. Thir's on page 2
dion player since she doesnae take musical orders aff 'um, much on page 3

19 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250242) Central, prose
'LAMB O GOD, ye take away the sins o the world, Fa on page 7

8 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Take yer grey-cowled friars on page 45

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
lanta Shall this beast safely take me.' on page 4
We'd take her for an outing, She'd be s on page 54
Each step you'll take from now crosses a frontier, on page 57

3 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
ee pal. You'll never make it. Take it fae someboady who hus the on page 14
cks, ken? the yins that aboot take the door oaf at the bloody hi on page 16
nother load ae irate Indians. Take a long hard look aroond. Hing on page 21
the nixt batch ae workers tae take our place oan the chain gang. on page 24
n field. Never mind tryin tae take thum oan in front ae an awrea on page 28
Also on pages 34, 37, 39, 40, 44, 51, 52, 68, 75, 76, 79, 90, 102, 106, 108, 118, 122, 132, 143, 144, 146, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 157, 161, 162, 173, 174, 175, 176, 178, 182, 189, 91, 192, 193, 194, 195, 199
59 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
the day the Heidie wis gonnae take the first lesson efter dinner on page 209

1 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
try wan ae these bastards. Ah take the needle aff mah da an pick on page 2
g when he did it tae me. Well take that ya big fat basturt. on page 76
"Take that hing up the stair an oot on page 171
t, only gimps dae that, so ah take the can aff mah granda an dow on page 172
an gies me two tangerines. Ah take a few steps back. on page 175
Also on pages 176
9 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
yet so ah asked ma da if he'd take me tae the baths tae let me p on page 11
feet an then yi'd be able tae take me swimmin. Ma da jist laughe on page 12
minute ah even wished they'd take the bliddy gromits back so's on page 21
ers phoned her ma tae come an take her home. on page 38
he hadnae even the brains tae take aff the tag wi her ain name o on page 39
Also on pages 41, 43, 51, 54, 61, 71, 80, 92, 99, 101, 111, 125, 129, 130, 137, 138, 142, 151, 154, 161, 164, 169
41 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
telling ma mammy, 'Ah widnae take a cup o tea aff her.' But Ah on page 76

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Afore grimly announcing, 'Take him down!' on page 145

1 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
cannae be the aniline wan. Ah take a breath and remind masel tha on page 4
seems nice, but it's hard tae take anywan at face value when ye' on page 11
ll need tae get yer mammy tae take ye tae the doactor.' on page 15
y sit doon at a bench, and ah take oot ma copy o Harry Potter an on page 18
eet. Mammy tellt me never tae take it fur granted. Ah hope ah ne on page 21
Also on pages 22, 27, 30, 37, 40, 44, 45
14 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
were worried aboot the bairn. Take it frae me, Jessie, the bairn on page 64

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
rd. Violet asked if she could take the blankets up tae her siste on page 114

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
he grey sky. The pains o Hell take a hold o me and ease as ah br on page xii
richteous. A wind that would take a dug aff a bone howls across on page xiv
bit o respect aboot them. Ah take a deep breath. on page xvi
The only one tae take a shine tae David wis Da. May on page 10
hone sends ma heart racin. Ah take a deep breath and wipe the sl on page 14
Also on pages 32, 35, 36, 38, 41, 48, 49, 51, 82, 92, 117, 119
21 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
Ilk man and mother's son, take heed: on page 79

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
alities The Scots fowk didnae take. Tae be pairt o the Roman Emp on page 6
wer drugged eyes, "They never take your last son. He recoonts a on page 23
, a wee gemme o cards. She'll take the wean tae its gran roon th on page 45

3 matches

McCrory, Pat Lallans 56 - Embdy Lost a Jaickit?, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
A grab sombdy's jaickit, take it intae ma class, on page 113

3 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
Let me lift the shadows and take his hand. on page 73
like time passing - it might take a year on page 85

2 matches

Hodgson, Brent Lallans 59 - Eleiven Quad Bike Poems, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
Take care o my quad bike for me." on page 114

1 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
his is a surprise, come in an take the weight aff yir feet. Gemm on page 46
s, 'Here's the route you must take, to the south and then toward on page 47

2 matches

Hodgson, Brent Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
they can take a running jump in the wind. on page 91

1 matches

Higgs, Jo The tale of how Evan Evans scrapped wi Evan Nichols, (berfrois 2022) Central - Edinburgh, prose
nded up wi him but he used to take him everywhere despite eviden
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
inute ah even wished they’d take the bliddy gromits back so’
1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
t so ah asked ma da if he’d take me tae the baths tae let me p
et an then yi’d be able tae take me swimmin. Ma da jist laughe
en he said, A shiropidist wid take wan look at these feet an cho
3 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
“Fuckin’ take yer wee brither, you!” she�
I hear her knees crack an Ah take ma hauns aff the haunels o ma
2 matches

Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - The Stert ae World War III?, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
ys Give me your phone, I’ll take pictures.
1 matches

Bates, Gregor The Death Dance, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - East Dunbartonshire, weans
.and then I saw the musicians take aff their disguises and aw th
1 matches

Nicol, Alissa Poor Wee Livvy, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
ouldnae huv jist walked, it'd take far too long. So the four ae
tae break intae anywhere, or take kids wae them.
2 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
id he’d come back later and take us oot for
1 matches

Logan, Kirsty Lego, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
er tea, an that he wis gonnae take her tae Asda in Govan in the
The waiter came tae take wur order. I cannae remember
2 matches

Clark, Thomas Wha's Like Us?, (Bella Caledonia 2017) Central - Bellshill, blog
in 2021, they'll no need tae take their calculators an reams o
1 matches

Bremner, Stewart Haud Yer Wheesht?, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
, but ah'm no daft enough tae take it tae hert. Ah ken they're n
1 matches

Malgrati, Paul Ayont the Fake and the Leal: Let's Free the Leid, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
the point that folk start to take the piss and laugh at you for
1 matches

Clark, Sara Indyref 2: Aulder, Wiser, Kinder, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
but the biggest lesson ah'll take awa frae the referendum is ne
1 matches

McKinlay, Kieran Walk Way to Fame, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
he block Kieran is chosen tae take the penalty… "it’s a lot
it oan the penalty spot, then take three steps back n look up ta
back n look up tae the sky n take ah deep breath.
3 matches

Macdonald, Amy Evelynn and Peter, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
r." withoot saying a thing Ah take aff, determined tae find her.
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Makkin a muckle o a mickle, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
ing roll, tortilla, stir-fry, take-away, hae aw been addit tae o
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ckin rent-a-riot in there tae take that hat aff, an you take tha
that hat aff, an you take that scarf aff an gie him yer
It’s no until ah take a step back that ah see the b
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
akin ma scarf cos ye kin just take that aff an put in in yer poa
e’ll head intae the toon an take it fae there, as comprehensiv
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
the kitchen worktap, just tae take the edge aff the hangover. Th
he’s no here. Mone, ah’ll take ye tae him.’ Monty sais. �
Ah take it an unwind the rope fae the
n shite ah kin oot ma hair an take ma jayket aff, beatin it oan
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah take aff, marchin doon the hall, a
loack the mortice then go tae take the chain aff so’s ah kin t
‘Whit ye dain? Take the chain aff, ah just want t
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
re’s still nae answer so ah take a walk roon the back tae see
“Take this the noo.” he sais, “
� ah sais, “but ah couldnae take that, it’s too much.”
“Take it!” he sais, “There’s
4 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘It’s a long story. Just take it fae me, that cunt is a bad
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Tam sais as ah kneel doon tae take ma shot.
Ah let him take his shot. His bool trundles u
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Here, take that.’ he sais, gien me ano
unts, an as sure as fuck they take advantage, then ah need tae h
Two tenner bags required. Ah take it as ma cue tae get tae fuck
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
sary arrangements with you to take your gran home.’
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
wans; hideous lookin, but ah take it they’re made fur comfort
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
. Ah’m no here fur yies tae take the cunt oot ay. Ah’ll just
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ckon ah kin quite comfortably take aim and land the vessels ay d
ustached prick. ‘Daniel, ah take it?’ he sais, the name Joe
faws doon oan tae his lap. ‘Take a toke yersel?’ he sais, sp
Ah take a couple ay puffs, inhalin de
4 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
point ah requested that they take the hood aff cos ah thought a
oot ay him. ‘You gotta just take a chill pill, y’know? Does
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
tryin tae quell the urge tae take the thing aff him an slap his
d importance. ‘They’ll no take ye noo, ye’ll huv tae phone
s like a no-show. If you’ll take a seat, I’ll see if he can
a seat, I’ll see if he can take you now instead. Fair play An
Ah take a seat an wait fur the shout.
5 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ff yer arse an get ready! You take laziness tae a whole new leve
1 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
When Jeanie died it didnae take them long afore it wis ‘Mr
rrive, wan at either side. We take the wan tae the right. This t
- socialisin.’ he sais. Ah take ma drinks an decide against p
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
iceably lower in pitch. We aw take a dig ay it - twice, finishi
fur the whitey casualty, will take such an admission as the gree
2 matches

Grae, Emma Jimmy and his wee darlin Alexa, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
gh gien me a heart attack, “take your calcichew at 2 PM.”
h put a haun oan ma chest and take a deep breath. The Reaper sho
side o the couch. Ah want tae take tae ma bed and sleep whitever
fall oan ma legs. They dinnae take me far these days. They dinna
e far these days. They dinnae take me anywhere at aw.
6 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
this tae blow ower. Ah cannae take a deep breath wi’oot coughi
niture, but I can’t let you take time off for a hangover again
s like ma body willnae let me take any chances again.”
“Okay. You take care of yourself, and thanks
“And a gabshite. Take care, son.”
21 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
e stay wi it; I wanted it tae take me. And then it happened, I s
legs efter I drink it doon. I take another sip and see it again,
2 matches

Grae, Emma Billy's Ghost Dug, (liarsleague.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ae offence tae the lassie. Ah take the meal and go back inside.
Ah take bite o the stew. Fur aw it’
Ah take oot ma mobile phone as ah che
kitchen, open a cupboard, and take oot a tin o Pedigree chum tha
wer, pick up the biggest, and take it inside.
5 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 115, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
Just take it oot and park in the street
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
but sometimes he'd decide tae take on whit he cries 'a wee proje
ogramme and that, how they'll take him away when he's a wee bit
2 matches

McKillop, Roger The Appin Murderer, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, prose
oy, I watched as Red Soldiers take ye abin the clachan and hang
�ll play a man’s pert an’ take ye doon tae a honest grave. T
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
'oors so's ri marinade could take haud.
1 matches

Philips, Cally Wha's feart o' the library?, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Turriff, prose
said ‘ah’m no allowed tae take sweeties frae strangers’ an
1 matches

Muir, Glenn Lion Rampant, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
y be described as a “double take”. This unexpected intervent
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin A Bad Sport, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
A take ma scorecard fae ma back pock
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin The Pusher, (TheCommonBreath.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
Sleep wul take im afore hae reaches the temp
1 matches

Geraghty, Martin 378, (TheCommonBreath.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
t have sluggies. And you gony take oot every doo in Glesga wi a
ae head yet. Get dressed n al take yae fir a Fryin Scotsman.
2 matches

McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
oach operator was engaged tae take us doon tae Perth, where a co
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
isted dance, for God’s sake take your chance,
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
n’ the Sphygmomanometer tae take students’ blood pressure. T
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
e think ay anythin tae say so take the only other option availab
t wan wae the broon hair’ll take it aw night long. Ah kin tell
e coarner discussin where tae take oorsels tae next..
3 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
awa fae ma door. “You will take some refreshment?” he sayed
“We will take, please, a soft drink,” say
racy. There were two vertical take-offs, but there is only one s
e,” sayed Bill, “but I'll take your word for it. Just as lon
y,” she thocht, “Bill can take his chances with the Sherriff
11 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
hen thur’s them thit cannae take the strain
tae good It's mibbe time tae take it tae extremes.
dokes it Leith Bit ye widnae take yer weans doon thair The poli
ye twice Ye should learn tae take yer ain advice Nae mater how
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Naw naw, Danny. Ah take aw that shite seriously, so a
ty deck ay Club. ‘“Kin ah take ye oot fur a drink?” he sai
gain. She disnae know how tae take him, an who kin blame her? Ah
Ronnie that ye were makin us take drugs. Forced us, practically
‘Here, take it. Ye never goat it fae me,
6 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ter puttin the mower away, ah take masel back ben the hoose, tae
ook, ah know it’s a lot tae take in, but don’t worry aboot i
2 matches

Connor, Bailey A SCOTS HORROR STORY, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
er up fir it and she wouldnae take no fir an answer. Hazel wis p
1 matches

Pennie, Len Toast Tae The Daft Days, (Lidl 2020) Central, poetry
I have tae take a moment tae divert ma wee ad
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
me? Fyr noo ye hiv an ye kin take yir leave o me.”
“Ye cuild jyst take her. Oor kinds baith dae that
2 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
in’ them up an’ wants tae take them home. Ma heart starts ra
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
lways dae. Ye never meant tae take a swing fur that boay in The
n destitution, an ye’ve tae take solace in it bein God’s wil
There’s a grand there. Just take it wae ye an go an see the ba
‘Ah cannae take this. It’s too much, ah can
‘Ye’ll take it awright! Whit else ur ye g
9 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
the Sou Side. Ah knew he’d take it, laid oan, an at the right
tae step intae the breach an take his place. He placed far too
Didnae take long till it wis rattled, min
t. Gie cunts an inch, an they take a fuckin mile, know whit ah m
4 matches

Wallace, Lorna Jock Tamson Goes tae the Doactir, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2019) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
It wis time tae take control,
1 matches

Kay, Billy Time for Reflection, (archive2021.parliament.scot 2022) Central, government
ak tent or it’s tint” — take care or it is lost. Or, gin y
1 matches

Haddow, Kris On Times Austere, (words.krishaddow.com 2012) Central, poetry
Take heed: there’s nane forbye t
1 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
Girnin Gates, ma Da used tae take us tae see thum when Ah wis a
hud a blether. Spencer gote a take, reelin in ees Toby, an ye co
2 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 3, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
tae take a scream. Yes! Ah wis boarn!
1 matches

Facebook link ( 2022) Central
Ah’m wonderin if ah shid take a look in ‘other climes’.
r mind just hoo ah’m daein. Take a look at you!

Bratchpiece, Neil The Wee Man Ft. Leo - Parliamo Glasgow, (YouTube 2014) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Gen up, lemme take a selfie!
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
t. If fur nuttin else but tae take a breathalyser test. It’s a
ma annoyance, he refuses tae take his eyes oaff the road. Ah me
a stiffy wae photae he might take ae the place. Hardly worth bo
sense ae humour ah decide tae take a step back. Which leaves the
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
�Ma mum alweys says ah should take deep breathes. But ah never r
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
‘’Please sir, take a seat’’ he sais.
‘’Take this’’ he announces, walk
the news fae the doac and ah take a moment tae gather ma thoats
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
lits other dugs doon the park take liberties wae him. Naturally,
e stand his groond and no tae take any ae their pish. But aw ma
d enough strength ae mind tae take the test tube provided by the
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
stoaps only occasionally tae take a leak oan the many lampposts
ur us the day?’. Ah quickly take ma jaicket and jumper oaff ta
he news that ah’m aboot tae take ma last breath. It also might
r ah huv actually started tae take some pride in its appearance.
Ah take a couple maire anti-diarrhoea
5 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
doon route 66. And also, tae take a dump in the centre ae the T
shovel him up in ma airms and take him through tae the bedroom a
��Me and Justine wid love tae take Bruce in. Ken, when the worst
Until he decides tae fianally take the plunge.
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
’ Ah’m a big boay, ah kin take it’’
�ll git yur car back fur yae. Take it as a token ae ma esteem’
2 matches

@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
think the Snp need someone to take his position.(2020) search twitter
ept the antisocialism" I will take it hard.. ?(2020) search twitter
reat news bob dinnae fk it ?? take yer time keep calm and it wil(2020) search twitter
@LLFox73 Take it one day at a time, ye will(2020) search twitter
@KMotherofcats A will take yer word for it, as long as y(2020) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@alistairdunn tweeted
mark you're no man enough tae take it!(2013) search twitter
today can just take one big fuck tae itself(2013) search twitter

@Cobradile94 tweeted
afe Whan's yer nixt meetup? A take it it's no the morra?(2019) search twitter

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
aniesherb @Judy_Jarv I cannae take anymore of this. Im away tae (2020) search twitter
n and smell the roses. Try to take Fridays aff. Just been to the(2020) search twitter
@JeanTelfer744 ??. I do take the buckets oot ??(2020) search twitter
fc I only got telt you dinnae take the wrapper of the dishwashin(2020) search twitter
sh over every mouthful, I’ll take the huff. Tense stuff in the (2020) search twitter
and 2 other occurrences.

@g_hibby tweeted
day, temp aboot 5c the noo.. Take yer brolly if yer going oot, (2022) twitter link
@7TonyHendrix7 I take it ye just throw it intae the (2023) twitter link
ags done Allie.. Starting tae take shape.. Always a good sign I' (2022) twitter link
o-ordinates in then... Should take us aboot 15 mins tops tae get (2023) twitter link
er up tae the day, enjoy, and take it easy... ?? (2022) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

@jax6754 tweeted
heelchair at station and they take you directly tae yir train se(2014) search twitter
@ChrisClynes Did a member o "take that" get in touch? Hee hee! (2015) search twitter
Don't be afraid tae take a step back.....because it ma(2015) search twitter
yfully yir oan the mend soon! Take it one day at a time! Huggggg(2015) search twitter
sewoodLondon A wuid lurve tae take her a walk, but....ahem I'm u(2015) search twitter

@MartinBroon tweeted
??. ??. ????. “A take it black, wae honey hen” ??.(2020) search twitter
@ClydeFC Aye! We’ll take it ??. ??. ??????????(2019) search twitter

@RickHJohnston tweeted
ou'd think civilisation would take us beyond war. Forlorn hope. (2022) twitter link

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
@MichelBarnier @DavidGHFrost Take the Cremola Foam if you can a(2020) search twitter
bour @jacindaardern Indeed. A take nae prisoners kickass sociali(2020) search twitter
mair compleecatit nor trying take get tae Buenos Aires by the G(2020) search twitter
g), 'raise crows and the will take your eyes out'.(2020) search twitter

@Angela1Sinclair tweeted
@raiphsays Sluvvly. Hid tae take ma jaikit aff(2020) search twitter

@billykayscot tweeted
k for the winkers.” (they’d take the eyes out your head then c(2020) search twitter
@ChanterRanter Tae take the only positive, this is pr(2020) search twitter

@Chazzbat tweeted
@FrankOctopus Is it a "take one, leave one" kind o thing?(2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
student loans that I had tae take oot because I had three weans(2020) search twitter
stuff Alexandra. Yer vet will take care o that in a mair profess(2020) search twitter
ng and winding road'. Awa and take a walk doon it ya roasters(2020) search twitter

@fairpechtoot tweeted
ket trail's there fur? Gonnae take ma brood up tae Broughty Ferr(2016) search twitter

@raiphsays tweeted
A huv tae stert soon acos it take me ages!(2020) search twitter
@MrMalky @Reuters Awwww a wid take wee Steve tae at!!(2020) search twitter
@TheRankinMrP An ye huv tae take aw fotees!(2020) search twitter
? It’s a virus. I wulnae jus take a wee day aff fer chrismas.(2020) search twitter
ts a braw Savin an acos masks take a wee bit langer tae ship oot(2020) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
world that they're not gonnae take it any mair. Protests open in (2022) twitter link
@SSalyers2 @PartickDriver Take as long as you need boss. No (2022) twitter link
eon's gender obsession disnae take hold. She decided to huv them (2022) twitter link

@PeoplesPoet77 tweeted
what claes tae wear, doesnae take long. Whatevers nearest in th (2022) twitter link
elsh Yer welcome hen. Doesnae take much time tae write them. We' (2022) twitter link
I know how lassies get wen we take oor claes aff! (2022) twitter link

@rattlecans tweeted
sound asleep not long after I take them back home to their mothe (2022) twitter link
inion, you get on your knees, take the hectoring and the lecturi (2022) twitter link
, and the lazy bastard, it'll take him 10 seconds tae figure oot (2022) twitter link
@scottfitzpatr13 I take it that her family are skint (2022) twitter link

@weenell3 tweeted
seal. Unfortunately I cannae take steroids which I know would h (2022) twitter link
e Braw D .... maybe DRoss can take lessons fae you when he's une (2022) twitter link

@annieones tweeted
pit oan his big boy pants an take advice. (2021) twitter link
bit foosty noo, yae she dae a take 2 . Ps hud a major dissae the (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
Take a deek at the new phone book! (2021) twitter link
stit by @handsupfortrad, will take place online oan Seturday 24t (2020) twitter link
-Scots speakers yaise. Ye can take a quiz tae see if ye hae 'a w (2020) twitter link
Take yin o the summer challenges f (2020) twitter link
ber, as pairt o @BookWeekScot Take yer wee yins alang fir Scots (2019) twitter link
and 4 other occurrences.

@LowEndJardo tweeted
t london on the tube that can take you within a 5 minute walk of (2021) twitter link

@Sinethugcat tweeted
y she made it clear she can't take the responsibility. Nowt tae (2021) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
@Ismcgr Ah take yer point oan mony o' this bu(2021) search twitter

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
@AlanRutherford1 a take back ma earlier comments 2 ni (2021) twitter link
ae c the scrans laid on - al take a hip flask fir a wee swig wh (2020) twitter link
if it is av seen thae lads - take nae prisoners lol (2021) twitter link
y subject r we? only roasters take the bait like u have deeky la (2021) twitter link
@Bluebell_FC aye lol - take it to the nxt level tho guys (2021) twitter link
and 36 other occurrences.

Doric

Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
hunner powen cash or yee kin take is tae coort. So throo Ronalt on page 18
ot sumbudee tae pike is up an take is haim tae Boddim. We picket on page 55
ait a meeneet," a say's, weel take it up tae Clubby's up thi hil on page 64

3 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
of the performance I want to take you through some exercises wh on page 60
"Take a seat while you're waiting a on page 81

2 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
someone, pass them a note and take it from there. Silent Dating on page 36
ne, pass them a note and then take it from there. The wirds Ronn on page 40
"We'll take you through to the dining-roo on page 45

3 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
Alice! A childish story take, An wi a gentle han on page 6
stcoat-poket, or a watch till take oot o id, an burnan wi curios on page 8
e wur cat Dinah: A think ee'd take a fancy till cats if ee could on page 21
wi Britain. He came back till take e Scottish throne. Them that on page 24
take no de- on page 28
Also on pages 32, 35, 37, 57, 59, 70, 87, 88, 89, 97, 99, 107, 108, 110, 120
24 matches

Vettese, Raymond Lallans 63 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
on: ‘To what extent did you take MacDiarmid’s claim to recon
1 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
ck thocht fit a bargain "I'll take fower pair". (He wis affa
1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
e you sleeping pet, I need to take your readings? A thoucht A
1 matches

Ritchie, John Fishin in the Findhorn, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
up about it a told ma dide to take it to the car and put it in t
r one it is taking longer tae take in ma adrenaline rush was men
it took one hour and half tae take in this one is way bigger tha
3 matches

Strachan, Shane Standing Stone, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2016) Doric, prose
h longer? The Company won’t take toolboxes full of junk as pay
no man’s land. They won’t take pity on you forever.’
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
, ‘How many tabbies did you take?’ Quick as a flash I said,
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Seven Coins o Kineddart, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
“Take her disgusting coat and put i
pstairs to the library and to take the scullery maid with her. D
2 matches

Devlin, Edwin The School Dentist 1969, (Facebook 2020) Doric, prose
ates and ah thocht this is it take off now run like hell ,but ah
1 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
ye will dying hospice patient take revenge Free chapter https://(2017) search twitter
aire tae gie oot a present an take a photo. https://t.co/gNJHVms(2017) search twitter
Pennan scenes? Local hero to take to stage as a musical. https:(2018) search twitter
loo Toon goes gypit an queues take get in! https://t.co/HpEtycDB(2018) search twitter
aid tae ma wifie wis “ye can take yer mask aff, Halloween is ow(2018) search twitter
and 3 other occurrences.

@72redz1903 tweeted
layer wanting tae step up and take responsibility tae make somet (2022) twitter link
e kind of gambles we have tae take, speculate and sell on at som (2022) twitter link
ger and Panini stickers, so I take a mair balanced and reasoned (2021) twitter link

@beast_afc tweeted
e in the team, don't let them take you out. #heedfirst #coyr #St(2020) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
travel took it here and will take it back(2020) search twitter

@daleser23 tweeted
man to go for. Van gaal widna take oar till efter the world cup.(2014) search twitter
Haha di canio. Take at ye fuckin dick(2013) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
Was in the mood tae take the wife for a Romantic suppe(2016) search twitter

@glenlivetloon tweeted
h the pandemic? But no, let's take key people's focus away from (2020) search twitter
ose after a bowl of #Sprouts. Take care on yer #bikes. #Storm5(2015) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
ty fine aht. Lot o bakers and take away places up here dae stovi(2019) search twitter

@McGoo1888 tweeted
y26 @AThrockmorton1 Here's my take oan it...American English acc (2021) twitter link
no interested in that pish...take me oot the conflab... (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
goodwill gesture. Suggest you take it - it's the best you're Go on page 75

1 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
ow often ~ are you allowed to take a name?" Astrid: "Wheesht!" T on page 129
arling speirs again: "Could I take a name?" An Astrid turns. "We on page 136

2 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
asy mind now. The wounds will take some healing. Please have som on page 39

1 matches

Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Noo boys take yir pick on page 156

1 matches

@peediepuss tweeted
id Shaetland bird! We birders take mony a punt, thoo deserved yi (2020) twitter link
@DonegalDrift Would take a good peedie while to gather(2020) search twitter

Shetland

@tattooedselkie tweeted
ir auld pal ?? wi another hot take that doesna mak her look in a(2021) search twitter

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
n waves on da wind. I used to take schoolbairns here and we call(2020) search twitter
Take care when you're oot on da hi(2014) search twitter
n da grass. If you're passing take a look ??(2019) search twitter
ino gettin tae ken da Lerwick take-aways. https://t.co/wAowDY4qz(2017) search twitter

@shaetlan_rose tweeted
_claws Thank you Emma, and do take care. There’s going to be su(2020) search twitter
@shonamain Love fae Leith! Take care up there xxx(2020) search twitter

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
t how tired sho is and I cant take it any more #parentingsucksso (2018) twitter link
@nibbledbyducks Jesus! Take care o desel daday ?? (2020) twitter link

Southern

The Westender Mairchers did oor toon prood, (The Hawick Paper 2007) Southern, newspaper
y that oo hev volunteers whae take oan sic an important task whe
1 matches

@cammyrudkin tweeted
obbyRobson46 is gan so hi wul take the prize #Knockout!(2012) search twitter

@officialAliRed tweeted
@McCreadieJoanna Thank you. I take inspiration from those around(2019) search twitter

@StuartPoet tweeted
Hope you empathise, enjoy and take heart - no long noo @Hurchin(2020) search twitter

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
ed tae be sorted via TT would take some time. a prefer a terp al(2020) search twitter

Ulster

Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Take yer moments by their hand on page 23
Naw take yer blessin whut ait is, on page 27

2 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
shuk his heid an said "A said take care ye eejit", on page 10
n point I thoct A wud hae tae take flight, on page 36

2 matches

Mc Donnell, John , (Facebook 2021) Ulster, prose
..luk at tha mess o ye..A can take ye naewhere. Then shaed hoke
1 matches

Stewart, Kenny The Wee Broon Hen, (no publisher recorded 2022) Ulster, poetry
"Come take a look" me fether he said ,an
he yard wi the hen I go and I take her intae the pen
2 matches

Robinson, Philip Tae a Virus, (no publisher recorded 2020) Ulster, poetry
An stock-take, your loo rolls
1 matches

Stewart, Kenny The Proota Field, (Facebook 2021) Ulster, poetry
nner up the big lang drill to take your place for the day.
1 matches

@Angelinekking tweeted
gic on the tongue, but don’t take my word for it, listen here: (2020) search twitter
y, ye’d me maist welcome tae take the mic! :)(2020) search twitter

@fairfaaye tweeted
hing a few miles up the road. Take ‘lurred’ which in the North(2020) search twitter