takkin | Corpus occurrences | Central | Doric / Northern | Orkney | Shetland | Southern | Ulster | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Occurences normalised per million words | 156.9 | 138.1 | 198.4 | 19.9 | 186 | 82.7 | 270 | |
Number of occurrences | 510 | 274 | 133 | 2 | 32 | 8 | 61 | |
Number of authors | 100 | 55 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
McHardy, Stuart Lallans 82 - The Banes o Alba, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
takkin the low road tae anither airt on page 32
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Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
pairt afore his joog o vodka, takkin orra soops frae his tassie an on page 141
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Marenich, Margaret Lallans 84 - Awa wi’t, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
her mynd the time at she wis takkin the gate for hame. Haed she n on page 14
un the years, crouse an kirr, takkin the lead frae her man, slip-s on page 17
Thay cam an thay gaed unseen, takkin doun his harns in smaas. At t on page 20
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Crichton, Tam Lallans 84 - Ower the Faem Pairt Twa: Doon the Watter, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
t struck wi deidly precision, takkin aff a haund, a leg, a heid. H on page 59
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Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
nert, an wis ettlin tae stert takkin apairt my ingine. Sae I scart on page 14
lang an langsome dwam. Syne, takkin my sheep oot his pooch, he ro on page 16
ae redd up your planet forby, takkin guid tent. Ye maun on page 23
de a lang time. I felt he wis takkin mettle bit by bit. on page 84
4 matches
McGregor, Iain Lallans 85 - Archie Dodds, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
in the heid nor mebbie he wis takkin a rise oot the maisters in a on page 21
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 85 - D.I.Y. Doctor , (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Richt,' she seyd takkin haud o the boay's sheckle ban on page 35
'Ay. Ir ye takkin it hame tae yer mum?' on page 37
3 matches
Purdie, David C. Lallans 61 - The Mass Jack, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central, prose
believe whit I seen - he wis takkin a quarter o an inch aff o a l on page 86
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Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
t or twae she stertit walkin, takkin the gate tae whaur the Mairch on page 44
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 90 - Serendipity, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
uimed mines ower hes hied fir takkin a len o me sae easy. Ma ire w on page 27
3 matches
McGregor, Iain Lallans 87 - The Neep Lantern, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Central, prose
wisnae a bairn ony langer. No takkin tent o the time an the gloami on page 22
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Purdie, David C. Lallans 68 - The Fower Jyners o the Apocalypse, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
ae the morn's morn, Cherlie's takkin ower as chairge han here. Oo' on page 26
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Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
ughoot Major's speech withoot takkin tent 0 a wird that he wis say on page 6
2 matches
Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
takkin in ainly dooks that on page 17
Is it takkin yer ain route? on page 18
Wir no takkin yer entry but on page 22
but Ah'll be takkin back whit's mine on page 42
Paradoxically he's takkin the pish on page 45
5 matches
Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
We ocht tae be seek o takkin orders on page 77
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Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
n this wey, Nick seemed ti be takkin the piss oot o himsel. He wis on page 73
1 matches
Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
lps looked alang the shelves, takkin her time. She didnae ken whit on page 9
only ten thoosand wioot takkin the speedometer tae bits? Wee on page 18
fae you,' Mrs Wormwidd said, takkin a riddy. on page 29
nd a liar,' the faither said, takkin his plate o fish and pittin i on page 49
on the shelf abuin the sink, takkin tent tae pit her mither's bot on page 53
Also on pages 56, 69, 121, 128, 202
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McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
mess, the chances o Scotland takkin back her status as an indepen on page 11
o the movement that's set on takkin back oor national sovereignty on page 12
Takkin a leaf fae Ms Riddoch's buik on page 31
e an culture. It is aye warth takkin tent o just hou muckle Scots on page 33
Mebbe it is time we stairtit takkin tent o oor ain historie an le on page 45
Also on pages 62, 75, 83, 89, 93, 96, 98, 99, 102, 112, 121, 130
18 matches
Dareau, Mareau Lallans 59 - The Dictionar o the Aulder Scottis Leid (DOST), (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
y rin an rin. On the yin haun takkin tent o the auld leid hes a lo on page 59
1 matches
McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
e auld toun as a yung man, an takkin pairt in often blood-curdlin on page 9
un the ither side o the hill, takkin Alpin prisoner as they went. on page 15
or if no that, then at least takkin a critical look at whit they on page 19
ie Scots he hatit the English takkin ower his land an even as a yu on page 22
his faimlie wis the merchant. Takkin aff his hat as he cam intae t on page 35
Also on pages 55, 56, 68, 75, 82, 83, 86, 91, 93, 106, 120, 126, 128
22 matches
Rennie, Susan The Teeger that Cam for his Tea, (Floris Kelpies 2018 ISBN: 978-1782504665) Central, weans
ied Sophie, an ae day she wis takkin her tea in the kitchen wi her on page 1
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Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
time, he wid see ither bairns takkin bars o creamy chocolate oot o on page 6
t o gowden paper, Bairns were takkin hammers tae their piggy banks on page 28
aid. "Then we can aw watch ye takkin aff the wrapper.' on page 31
a guid few meenits at a time, takkin deep swallaes o braith as if on page 48
id, raxin ahint him again and takkin anither Muckle Mooth Watterin on page 52
Also on pages 54, 67, 71, 73, 84, 127, 128, 150
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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
'Mairvellous!? he murmurs, takkin in its beauty, on page 57
Then guddlin, scaudit fingers takkin turns on page 62
Takkin out a fouth o auld knick-knac on page 87
He jaloused ah wis takkin nae notice; 'You're gey keen on page 123
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Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
e heid-bummer and naebody wis takkin the tottiest bit o notice o h on page 69
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Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
By ghaists and bogies takkin forms doon by. on page 13
Takkin auld freedoms back again wi s on page 17
For takkin lines that warna legal, on page 121
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Allan, Alasdair Scots Language Policy, (Scots Parliament 2015) Central, government
t the Scots co ordinators are takkin tae uphaud the Scots language on page 6
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Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
haes tried, sic as volunteers takkin throu hauns wi or editin Scot on page 6
It is warth takkin tent tho, that if ye are writ on page 7
It is warth takkin tent that awmaist aw speakers on page 16
It is warth takkin tent an-aw that the 'ch' lett on page 18
It is warth takkin tent that a word-for-word owe on page 20
Also on pages 36, 40, 41, 44, 48, 59, 61
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Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
eehaw, 'when folk are done wi takkin a chiel's hoose, there's yin on page 11
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Forde, Iain W D Traisur Insch (excerpt), (Fons Scotiae 2008) Central, prose
wikkit, auld, wuld sie-sangs, takkin tent o nane; bot betymes he w on page 5
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Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
'See us a shot,' said Brock, takkin the jaur and thrawin his heid on page 65
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Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
the bairns that Coont Olaf is takkin in." on page 19
up at the High Coort that wis takkin up aw ma time." on page 35
Ye're a bonnie yin," he said, takkin her face in his roch haunds. on page 49
is kecklin and bletherin awa, takkin muckle swallaes fae their gle on page 51
I'll pit in ma diary that I'm takkin yese oot for lunch." on page 63
Also on pages 75, 78, 86, 91, 114, 120, 144, 157, 162
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Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
will be takkin his bath early on page 4
takkin you hame's nae problem, lassi on page 34
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Purdie, David C. Lallans 58 - The Dumb Jyner, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
up asbestos, but ye'll no be takkin me on nae team bus the morn, on page 65
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McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
wis lions, eegit! A wis juist takkin the rag!" on page 80
tholed the skaith an stertit takkin tent o the ratton in it's jil on page 82
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Macafee, Caroline Lallans 61 - Glesca dialeck i the modren warld, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central, prose
sure Gleswegians at Ah wasnae takkin the mickey - the research st on page 9
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Neill, Willie Lallans 61 - Three Tales frae the Brithers Grimm, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Ayrshire, prose
the hail accoont while he wee takkin his buits aff, an said syne: on page 42
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Hershaw, William Lallans 67 - In Search o Robert Henrysoun, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
This wumman was takkin the messages hame, on page 123
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Jamie, Kathleen Eemis Stane 1 - Whimbrel, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
mibbe we are daein jist that, takkin the road e'en as we bide at h on page 5
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Calder, Bob Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
r J. F. Ferrier spak o thocht takkin its time. Thocht wesna let ta on page 96
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Hershaw, William Lallans 57 - Twa Auld Men, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
be fishin up at Loch Glow or takkin a bit daunder ower the hill t on page 136
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Eagle, Andy Lallans 67 - Stravaigin the Wab, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
Afore takkin tae the braes a body maun res on page 65
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Douglas, Sheila Lallans 67 - William Motherwell (1797 - 1836), (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
tit The Harp of Renfrewshire, takkin an owerview o local poets fae on page 69
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Horsbroch, Dauvit Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
he Bronze Age (2,400-700 AC), takkin in Stonehenge, Ötzi the ice on page 110
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Beckett, Mavis Duncan Lallans 59 - Auntie Aggie, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
"A'm takkin ye tae the zoo." on page 118
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 73 - Waashin Day Weirriors, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
mak up fir her jimp hicht bi takkin up twa sates in the bus. Bait on page 65
b intae," Meg telt her athoot takkin her een aff o Ella. on page 66
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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
k bearin on it. An this means takkin carefu tent o Fleming's rende on page 135
r mukkil mair likelie, a deil takkin hir maik), whilk offers him a on page 139
, the Scots cairries the day, takkin monie preisoners. on page 142
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Law, John Lallans 56 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
juist haesna been time, efter takkin ower at the turn o the year, on page 4
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Eagle, Andy Lallans 56 - Stravaigin the Wab, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
while's time can be fillt bi takkin a swatch o Hislop's Proverbs on page 15
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Hershaw, William Lallans 56 - In The Classroom, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
i them. The three o them sat, takkin doun notes and scrievin intae on page 37
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
, flickin up spyhole kivvers, takkin the efter denner coont. 'Ther on page 17
ruim windae an cuidnae resist takkin a sklent ootbye. on page 18
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Purdie, David C. Lallans 82 - The Cream Cookie, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central - Midlothian, prose
French wird meanin a by-nem. Takkin bets on the street's illegal on page 59
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Horsbroch, Dauvit A gang-roond oor Sun Grid, (Scots Language Centre 2020) Central, blog
turnin planet in oor Sun Gird takkin 243 Yird days tae gae aboot i
or human progs wi mony either takkin a tummle or tint atween the 1
ae the Sun the length o Mairs takkin in the rocky warlds. The seco
3 matches
Robertson, James The Deil, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
for the haill job. I'm takkin a chance yin wey or tither.
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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Flittin In, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
eb tae the lift, like she wis takkin nae tent o her surroondins wh
oond. ‘Here,’ seyd Annie, takkin the fender oot hes haunds.
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Robinson, Christine Lallans 74 - Burns an the Dictionar o the Scots Leid, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
Takkin Burns wirds in the dictionar
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Douglas, Ashley Paternal genome drap-oot forders altruism in stieve populations, (Wiley Online Library 2022) Central, prose
ternal genome drap-oot (PGD), takkin tent o altruism enactit by ba
1 matches
Gillon, Karen Report on Inquiry intil the role o, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central, government
, mindin, makkin connections, takkin tent tae detail an
aks specific reference tae “takkin accoont o diversity o
gane some road tae takkin forrit the ongaun debate aboo
enin on the orra lane teacher takkin an interest in Scots,
mean takkin in the leid o the Deef Commun
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Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
ers writin in his style, even takkin forrit the "Staunart Habbie"
s hero bein a plooman that on takkin up as a elder o the Kirk finn
giein plenty opportunity for takkin the ettle o a passage wrang w
trouble wi the RWS an SND no takkin intae accoont the common Scot
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Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
fiver a day, nae bather. Stop takkin claes an cups o tea, say ye'r
the day aareddy. A considers takkin a honest turn an haunin the p
le vainishes. A can see masel takkin her luif in mines an stappin
cheeperin on the fluir an me takkin the door like thunder. But bi
incoat, clarty baerd an hair, takkin a bicker ower tae ae body syn
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Fleemin, Sandy Shudder at the Niffer, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
Efter takkin on the muckle job o lairnin y
1 matches
Forde, Iain W D Hale Ir Sindries - Buik Twa, (Fons Scotiae 2000) Central, prose
takkin awaw a vehikil at bene poinde
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Somerville, Shirley-Anne Scots Government Commitments tae Gaelic an Scots an Scots Langages Bill: consultation, (gov.scot 2022 ISBN: 978-1804358313) Central - Holyrood, government
t, we ken thit there wirth in takkin a fresh deek at the misures t
Takkin accoont o GME whan settin oot
Takkin tent o GME in the plannin for
evels amang students thit are takkin thir awards. Creative screivi
019 in the nummers o lairners takkin an gettin thir awards, in aw
5 matches
Douglas, Sheila Lallans 62 - The Wee Tailor in the Haunted Kirkyaird, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, weans
s brither wisnae keen for him takkin on the wadger, acause like aa
1 matches
Falconer, Gavin Lallans 63 - Richt Scots an Pithy Scots, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
Ar the ony dangers wi takkin leeterar Scots as a model? It
1 matches
Horsbroch, Dauvit Are The Onybody Ither?, (Scots Language Centre 2022) Central, blog
r fowk writin, an braidsheets takkin on the look o newspapers, whi
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Marenich, Margaret Lallans 76 - The Factory, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
ave thon first mornin, scarce takkin tent o us ava, an it wis
1 matches
Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
rtainment side o the play wis takkin ower fae the underlyin seriou
1 matches
Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
the day, A'll be takkin a rest.
A see the darkness takkin form.
2 matches
Douglas, Ashley Whae Were the Pechts, (Dig It Scotland 2023) Central, prose
ates fur these ferlie stanes. Takkin tent o aw this new data, lat
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Clark, Sara Your Leid, Oor Leid, Awbody's Leid, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
innae, like", she carried on, takkin peety on ma scunnert sílence
irths, deiths an marriages - takkin exams an naming their ain wea
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Clark, Thomas Aw Aboard! The fecht for the Scots language stairts the day!, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central - Bellshill, blog
e jist for Hampden when we're takkin oot a guddle o P.E. teachers
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Smith, Jamie Soonds o the kirk an court: early airt muisic in Scotland, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
court flit sooth tae Lunnon, takkin wi it cultural daeins an airt
1 matches
Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 2), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
oun tae static tairgets, like takkin baith airms aff a boxer juist
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Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 1), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
anither, an wis committit tae takkin the war tae the occupier.
1 matches
Heather, Alistair Rin throu the jungle, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
ls for a mínit, than sterted takkin aff their turbans. They snorl
1 matches
Thoumire, Elizabeth Makkin a muckle o a mickle, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
local pairts. Ma ain mither, takkin tent o the need tae dae whit
1 matches
Thoumire, Elizabeth Bairns ootside, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
An takkin tent o hou mony o them get wh
. E’en sortin oor ills like takkin a spail oot a sair haund or p
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Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
e niver ken whan the gods are takkin tent. Dionysus, the god o win
this time, the goddess wisna takkin tent, an we baith gawked, poo
2 matches
Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
Ahint them, she cud see Doug, takkin videos an dictatin intae his
1 matches
Connor, Charles P. Lallans 59 - The Queen’s Shull’n, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Fife, prose
wir boarn, pit raws weans wir takkin in Socialism wi ae lug an Nat
e schuil....?” Naebiddy wis takkin ony tent o Wullie, syne he ma
2 matches
Capener, Jack This laund wis wrocht for you an me, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central - Edinburgh, blog
tion wi the laund is aw aboot takkin advantage o its tuimness for
1 matches
Smith, Jamie Animal Ferm: Chapters I to III, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central, prose
ou Major’s discoorse ithoot takkin tent o a wird o what he wis s
a like them. Wir ae object in takkin thir things is for tae haud h
ns on us. Nicht and day we ar takkin tent o your weelfare. It’s
3 matches
Scots Language Center Crackin aboot politics, (Scots Language Centre 2020) Central, blog
feecial texts in Middle Scots takkin tae dae wi maiters o politics
1 matches
Horsbroch, Dauvit The Embra Greement, (Scots Language Centre 2012) Central, government
PPERA, but takkin tent in the Referendum Bill o
takkin awa fae whit‟s hained.
Commission anent Elections takkin hits swatch o‟t, as set oot
wi bodies that‟s no seen as takkin ony ane‟s pairt an that bai
ak o ither possible gaits for takkin in haun ony o the
5 matches
Sneddon, Alison Whit dae ye want “British vailues” tae mean?, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
ss efficient, an we’re also takkin oorsels oot frae the collecti
1 matches
Davidson, Alistair The Mitterand Plan, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
s were forced tae wale atween takkin Social Democracy apairt tae s
1 matches
McClurg, Fernando Weill, weill, weill, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
hat the SNP haes succeedit in takkin in maist o the energy an mich
s i the Borders an Ayr, while takkin constituency saets i the Nort
e conversion tae independence takkin place, but a mair pragmatic c
ion, aboot stairtin again, an takkin tae hairt the message they’
4 matches
McClurg, Fernando Tae see oorsels as we see ithers, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
es surpreised commentators by takkin a warkable govrenin majority
1 matches
McClurg, Fernando Votin isna Democracy. But..., (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
tae prevent exackly that frae takkin place. Anarchists an the lave
o Scots communities that’s takkin pairt in electoral politics.
2 matches
Neil, Gabriel The Green Pairty: Holyrood’s nixt opposition?, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
s fash that their pairty isna takkin a strang eneuch stance on. Th
1 matches
McClurg, Fernando The Great Divide, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
in a cooncil saet i Kirkaldy, takkin their vote up mair nor 10%, t
1 matches
McClurg, Fernando Syriza, an the road aheid, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
ile that we micht be the anes takkin a leadin role i the direction
1 matches
Ewen, Allan Pairt twa: Janus leuks aheid, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
olitical engagement. In 2015, takkin the simple ack o leavin the h
Takkin action fir oorsels is the fir
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Clark, Thomas Till Houletgless an the Soond o Money, (The Scores 2018) Central, prose
ye mention it,” Till said, takkin up the last day’s reackonin
ah will. But we can stairt wi takkin ma deeners aff yer bills. Ah
. His een war shut, an he wis takkin in the scent o the moistenin
here contentit in the corner, takkin in the smell an chewin awa wi
4 matches
Connelly, Gordon Celebrating Ithers, a letter tae somebody wirth celebratin, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
tin cup o tea we jist brewed, takkin pleisure in a memory we’ll
1 matches
Douglas, Ashley The Smeddum o Scots, (languagereach.com 2021) Central, prose
ausative/consequential sense. Takkin intae accoont context and reg
1 matches
Douglas, Ashley Fur maist o history, anonymous wis a wumman, (Scottish Poetry Library 2022) Central, prose
temporary lyric poetry” – takkin nae tent at aw o the obvious
1 matches
Douglas, Ashley The Maitland Quarto and Poem 49, (wee-windaes.nls.uk 2021) Central, prose
dit maistly as a faimily tent-takkin and celebration o his life an
lationships were, it is warth takkin tent o, thaimsels loadit wi h
enis’. (It is aiblins warth takkin tent o the fack that this dou
3 matches
Kirk Jn, Albert Takkin Back Control, (albertkirkjr.com 2022) Central - Aryshire, blog
Takkin Back Control
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Kirk Jn, Albert Whit, (albertkirkjr.com 2022) Central - Aryshire, blog
An blind ony gangrel takkin the gate;
1 matches
Heather, Alistair Tartan Tourism nae mair, (The Herald 2018) Central, newspaper
This is tourism takkin an active role, inspirin, an
1 matches
Douglas, Ashley Scotland’s Linguistic Landscape - Scots and Gaelic, (Translation Services 24 2022) Central, prose
a as weel as their sibness - takkin a glisk at history and politi
It is wirth takkin tent forby o the Gaelic wird
2 matches
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McGregor, Iain Lallans 77 - Farquhar, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
kirk fowk, an wis doonsittin takkin tent o Rev. Roger's strynge, on page 100
1 matches
Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 84 - The Ferlie, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
hat was ordert, the lave jist takkin ane aff the skelf. It was his on page 76
ny siller. He haedna thocht o takkin siller but said wi a laach: ' on page 78
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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 90 - Mrs Cadwallader’s Conversion, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
ddes an Sim ti cast aff. Ah'm takkin her oot!' on page 41
e skipper had nae intention o takkin the boat back in - there wis on page 44
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Cameron, Alan Lallans 90 - Drumtulloch, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
the daith o Aul Mains, an the takkin ower o the ferm by this feel on page 84
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Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
llie weel-akwant wi the art o takkin the gweed o fock; but tae him on page 30
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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 68 - Gordon’s Gairden, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Doric, prose
a real thunderplump. It's nae takkin time tae come doon." on page 35
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Gray, Kathleen Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Ootlin, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
ey wir replaced wi the driver takkin the bus fares, an then he wis on page 57
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Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
" "Aye, Ah ken aat." Granda's takkin it ower far noo an Ah'm getti on page 94
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McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
ay tongue-tackit gloamin haar takkin the braes in a luveless oxter on page 3
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Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
n telt ma aat, thi steem weis takkin oot o ma lug's, an aye weis a on page 38
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Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
fan takkin owre thae lands we haud till on page 27
files spierin, takkin notes, as lang ago on page 34
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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
Takkin the best fae baith warlds, on page 6
e peel Ah'm needin," he said, takkin aff is bonnet an giein is hei on page 9
Takkin that es an 'ay', aff wi gaed on page 10
ain? Can ye nivver see yersel takkin Gilbert back?" on page 17
n spikkin aboot him an Nellie takkin a coach trip te Blackpool. Gw on page 22
Also on pages 25, 26, 31, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 62, 63, 74, 76, 82
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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"Cheers!" wheezed Morrice, takkin the cases fae the young Turki on page 8
, disn't he?" said Joyce, nae takkin him on. "In fack, he spiks be on page 14
eller cam swaggerin ower, nae takkin him on an giein Joyce the lan on page 15
the muntlepiece, the memories takkin roon an roon inside ma heid - on page 19
the hair back fae yer broo an takkin baith yer caal hans in mine. on page 23
Also on pages 24, 33, 35, 36, 43, 45, 49, 56, 59, 63, 64, 65, 67, 77, 79, 92, 95, 96
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Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
ae come oot an winnert at him takkin sae lang i the Temple. An fan on page 79
an bad them aa sit doon. Syne takkin e five loafs an e twa fishies on page 95
doon; fit wye shuld it ave be takkin up a space in e grun?' Bit e on page 104
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Benzie, Lesley Fessen Reared, (Seahorse 2020 ISBN: 978-1916214538) Doric, poetry
takkin athoot a thoucht on page 8
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Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"Ir you takkin the - " on page 12
war rale alike," said Duncan, takkin nae notice o Archie's hairt-f on page 15
o, here ye are," said Archie, takkin a wry grin. "Sittin doon inst on page 16
jist nae like hiz," she said, takkin a china cup an sasser oot o t on page 20
, ay, ye'r richt." Dottie wis takkin deep breaths noo, like she wi on page 24
Also on pages 27, 29, 30, 35, 44, 51
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Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 79 - The Bonnie Lintie, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
ng, sin-sheen or thunnerpelt, takkin tent o the minister's langer- on page 24
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Strachan, Shane The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - An Eggs-traordinar Egg, (Itchy Coo 2020) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
the mither deuk, and she sat takkin tent o her eggs file the ithe on page 16
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Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 58 - Dour, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
Merlin, I felt that pouerfu, takkin a bare bit paper an fullin't on page 51
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Robertson, Sine Lallans 58 - .. an the SLRC, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
ca and Canada emailin us and, takkin anither dreel athegither, Eur on page 111
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Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 63 - Shelts, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Doric, prose
d the dyeukies. “Are ye nae takkin the shelt ooto the barn?” h
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McDonald, Charlie Doric Scots Books an Poems, (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
Takkin up helms o' tailor bocht bree
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Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
t. Her een war blaik an sherp takkin aathin in, an her skin wis br
ynt o his snoot, bit he hid a takkin wye wi him wi littlins, an sa
throwin his roch heid back an takkin a richt moofu o the wirds. He
ruikshank frae Kilrogie Mains takkin up the rear, pitten blindfold
er mither tae see foo she wis takkin this excheege. Sally Bruce's
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Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
e Hen-Hoose Estate bi the aff-takkin locals. The Hen-Hoose luikit
cht o spennin a rowth o years takkin medicine tae timmer up antibo
an dumped it in the kitchie, takkin a quick snack afore gyaun ben
fyles wirkit wi Auld Joe wis takkin bets on fa cud first ding the
Mrs Ngobo quaetly backit oot, takkin the bairns wi her. Nae pynt i
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Mitchell, Ian R. Lallans 63 - Walkin Woundit, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
Later, fan the bus started takkin me oot tae the University, he
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Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - Beggerey’s Greenhoose, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
terly, Beggerey’s hobby wis takkin on an obsessive aspect tae it
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Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
about Aikey Fair an if ye’r takkin the quines this year.”
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McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
ower swith wi takkin the flees an it taen the bett
ey mizzlet awa afore oor een. Takkin it cannie oo stertit doon the
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Uri, Antonia The birds an the bees, (Mak Forrit 2018) Doric - Aberdeen, blog
s nae a beastie o some kind takkin refuge in it. Be it a nae-wee
ple as gien them some feed or takkin them intae oor hames an latti
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Uri, Antonia Widney’s Fuil, (Mak Forrit 2017) Doric - Aberdeen, blog
Ah, for one, will be takkin a turnie doun tae Langside ki
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Hutchison, Pat Mrs Clushet o Faaldydykes, (McStorytellers.com 2018) Doric - Banffshire, prose
hat made Mrs Clushet jump and takkin aff his glaisses, he pinched
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Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
n. In reality though he wisna takkin muckle in, his mind wiz oot t
y and she could feel her body takkin the gweedness fae it. She’d
ness fae it. She’d nae been takkin care o hersel ower the past f
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Hutchison, Pat Bulletbroo, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
jobs like clearin latrines or takkin up rations tae the trenches.
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Hutchison, Pat Bob the Dog fae the Bog, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
wi 51st Highland Division’s Takkin o Beaumont-Hamel. Many o the
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Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
I pigged oot on tabbies, nae takkin time tae savour them, jist pa
kin aboot. Jinkers een an aa! Takkin ma place I nodded some acknow
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Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
“A richt takkin wee laddie” quo Miss Broon
anither year,” quo Granny, takkin doon an auld buik that bedd a
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@DoricPhrases tweeted
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@JoanHenry7 tweeted
of rain in Aberdeen! It's nae takkin time come doon, is it? (2022) twitter link
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th, but, aye, ma dochter fa's takkin National 5s ess year winna be (2021) twitter link
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Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
Du sees me layin at an takkin paece. on page 47
Takkin Paece on page 73
dat wir seekin wark gaddered. Takkin da best o dem, he set on a wa on page 103
o gear - g6d gear dat he wis takkin aest ta sell. He gied at da h on page 115
sus sat ida Temple watchin an takkin it aa in. Dem dat hed plenty on page 133
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Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
ual, ah'm nivver seen wir dug takkin ta onybody da wye shü's taen on page 10
m an Eddie o da Toogs startit takkin me ta da dances wi dem. I fel on page 19
I canna see da fokk at da Haa takkin kindly ta dis news. Mind, wir on page 33
said dey wid be fine if I wis takkin my girlfreend oot fur a meal on page 38
da boss, dat's no muckle fun, takkin dy wark ta bed wi dee. Come d on page 40
Also on pages 50, 52, 74
8 matches
De Luca, Christine Parallel Worlds: Poems in Shetlandic and English, (Luath 2005 ISBN: 978-1905222131) Shetland, poetry
takkin time ta savour on page 40
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Sandison, Iris Da Tree Peerie Grice, (Shetland For Wirds 2002) Shetland, weans
Da fine blue clods wirna lang takkin up an dey shün hed a guid ha
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Johnson, Laureen Saands o Maywick, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
eence or twise I wid see him takkin a look oot ower da sea.
1 matches
Sinclair, James Yarnin, (Shetland For Wirds 2001) Shetland, poetry
I mind wis takkin a peerie skiff doon aff da be
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Ratter, Peter Da Perishin Nort, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
r!" yelled a deckhand. "We're takkin on water, and da engines have
1 matches
De Luca, Christine Smootie gengs ta Lerrick, (SCOTS corpus 2003) Shetland - Bressay, weans
forgie dem richt awa fur no takkin her wi dem on holiday. Magnus
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@tattooedselkie tweeted
fae last month but it's only takkin aff noo!(2021) search twitter
So, tae that end, kin we keep takkin dis seriously? I keen bein in(2021) search twitter
@helenmoncrieff tweeted
@peediepuss I mind takkin folk on guided walks and read(2020) search twitter
I didna get roond to takkin up my totties last year. I'm (2016) search twitter
Thor's takkin a lot o selfies dis winter.(2014) search twitter
Rodger, Matt The Borth’ick Waitter, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Roxburgh, prose
mynd masel, takkin tent o the fleysum leuk at ka
takkin aff frae hame fur ae days dar
yre, throwe hir teeth; ithoot takkin the pipe
takkin abak, sayed til uz, “That
postal address) an hevin takkin the rue an on cumin afore Gud
5 matches
Stevenson, Gerda Kilmeny, (Scottish Language Center 2021) Southern - Scottish Borders, prose
ne in her haund, like she’s takkin a picture o something she dis
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@StuartPoet tweeted
@GerardCarruthe2 That's just takkin it too faur ser. Too faur!(2020) search twitter
Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
t wus twa yeir oul an unnèr, takkin ïntae accoont tha time he ha on page 2
quïck wi yer enemie that ïs takkin ye tae coort. Dae ït while y on page 5
m o Heiven, an violent men ir takkin houl o it. Fer up tae Jhone's on page 9
nnèrin hoo cum Zechariah wus takkin sae lang ïn tha Loard's Hoos on page 69
coortyaird o tha Hoose o God, takkin ïn whut tha taichers wur say on page 73
Also on pages 86, 102, 105, 106, 110
13 matches
McDonald, Fiona Frae Cowie's Cragg, (Ulster-Scots Academy Press 2021 ISBN: B0949GXX7K) Ulster, poetry
at tha yaird. Tha rain wusnae takkin time tae come doon, an thair on page 17
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Ni Chuilin, Caral Roadin furtae Bring Forrits an Graith tha ULSTER-SCOTCH Leid, Heirskip an Cultur, (Mannystrie o Fowkgates, Airts an Aisedom 2015) Ulster, government
raith sindèriness o cultùr, takkin in tha Ulstèr-Scotch leid, h on page 5
tch fowk flittit til Ulstèr, takkin thair leid wi thaim. on page 6
dnar cultùral hamelt daeins, takkin in lettèrs an airtistic ootl on page 7
adae wi sindèriness o leids, takkin in in Norlin Airlan tha Airis on page 12
car at tha subscrievin ledes, takkin in tha CK, fens unnèr-docht on page 16
Also on pages 17, 27, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 43, 47, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
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Ulster Scots Agency Ulster Scots Census, (census.gov.uk 2021) Ulster, government
Thenks fur takkin pairt in tha Heid-coont 20an2
Thenks fur takkin pairt.
a fowk coontit in speirin H2, takkin in weans, babbies, ludgers an
Faimlie memmers, takkin in pairtners, weans, an babbi
‘at bides here fur ordnar, takkin in oniebodie ‘at’s by-why
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DfC Press Offys Hargey sets oot Owersettin Hub, (Depairtment fur Commonities 2021) Ulster, government
“Tha takkin in o fowk an commonities bes
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Bennett, Hazel Tha Near Cut, (Ullans Magazine 2001) Ulster, prose
r ain hoose. Bot a binnae fur takkin yis baith tae Ardoyne tha nic
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Spence, Laura Tha Thoarn Tree, (Ullans Magazine 2013) Ulster, prose
Takkin it doon wus a quare hannlin.
d John, “but we’re no fur takkin doon tha hale tree. Haggin th
n dry airt tae anither, niver takkin his een aff tha byue. He wusn
r. His hauns fun somethin an, takkin hoult, he pu’ed wi aa his m
in, John cud thole nae mair. Takkin doon a rape frae tha oothoose
5 matches