A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of they'll in Corpus

Central

Robertson, James Precious and the Puggies, (Itchy Coo 2011 ISBN: 978-1845023324) Central, weans
iwa and Sepo were sayin. 'But they'll aw think I'm a thief.' on page 57

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Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
he stairs'll hiv nuhin in it! They'll hink ah'm no scairt ae anyhin on page 9
e hink you could manage it?) "They'll hink ah'm a right wee bachle on page 10
em," thought Alice, "or mebbe they'll no walk the wey ah want them on page 16
hauf the nght height yitOch! they'll hiv tae dae. We'll no be too on page 38
t tae hersel, "Ah wunner whit they'll dae noo! If they'd the sense on page 39

5 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
They'll aw at ance appear on page 69

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 82 - Joco Geordie, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
ety or Scots Leid Associe. An they'll ken o his michty darg wi Scot on page 10

1 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
Aye ah fuckin know! They'll just huv tae dae whit they hu on page 9
? The best ye kin hope fur is they'll kick yer cunt in an take ever on page 11

3 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
'They'll know wit tae dae,' ah say jum on page 23
ucted. 'Magic, hen,' ah say. "They'll be spot oan.' on page 24
'They'll come out to help me quieten f on page 25

3 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
"They'll do anything, Liz Addison shoo on page 57

1 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
"Nae doot they're soor, they'll no be ripe." on page 10
"Weel that's the last o' me they'll see." on page 32

2 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 61 - The Mass Jack, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central, prose
pool this meinit. Wi ony luck they'll get snawbund an no get dug oo on page 90

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Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
tummle doun the stairs again! They'll think ''m awfy crouse back ha on page 9
(Dinah wis her cat.) "T hope they'll mind her saucer o milk at tea on page 10
im," thocht Alison, "or mebbe they'll no gang the gate I want tae g on page 15
thoeht Alison. "I wunner whit they'll dae next! As for wantin tae p on page 37
t tae hersel, "IT wunner whit they'll dae next! Gif they'd ony sens on page 38
Also on pages 44
7 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
'If I'm remanded,' he says. "They'll do a strip search. You're wal on page 1

3 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
If ye talk it they'll caw ye on page 19
They'll tummle their whulkies stracht on page 52
smiles o aw their kind. They'll wait fir me, on page 59
few hae got the knack o me - they'll ayewes see the back o me. on page 77

8 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, (Luath 2020 ISBN: 978-1913025502) Central, poetry
in sunshine, they'll need me mair in daurk. on page 91

1 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
an' yer Lady Gaga numbers but they'll jist huv tae wait). on page

3 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
Then they'll fight an they'll shag till it wakes up the str on page 6

2 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
n maybe we'll spik aboot whit they'll dae whan they gan tae wark, s on page 6
izzin ye're badmoothin,' then they'll gan on. 'Aye, an' ye've nae r on page 8
wans tho', if ye need a haund they'll be the furst there. If ye've on page 9
itll git them waarm, bit mind they'll enjoy it as weel. on page 12
o' the boat an' back, he says they'll no walk ony further because t on page 13
Also on pages 22, 23, 32
17 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
f ye don't notice thum first, they'll be spotted by wan ay the neds on page 2
ribution tae the 'rehearsal.' They'll be 'rehearsin' wi-cot me til on page 3

4 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250242) Central, prose
eyes o anywan who looks like they'll gie me a hard time. on page 7

2 matches

Mackintosh, Jim The Banes o the Turas, (Tippermuir 2022 ISBN: 978-1913836313) Central, poetry
- no lang afore they'll ken hate an sorra: on page 39

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
h brambles and through whins: They'll scart him sair, I'll bet on page 15
Gie thaim advice on sex? Why, they'll no hae it! on page 34
that throu oor daith, in time they'll loss it. on page 43

3 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
ask any seasoned gambler and they'll tell yae what ah'm aboot tae on page 37
se contact wisnae a gid idea. They'll probably say ah musta been sh on page 57
"Dougie, son. They'll be nae maire ae this ten o'cl on page 131
ae ma mooth: "Ah dinnae hink they'll appreciate yae sayin hat, Ald on page 132
e are resilient wee bastards. They'll soart this oot before teatime on page 139
Also on pages 158
7 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
"They'll never come aff,' the Trunchbu on page 146
n the last puckle o minutes. 'They'll be langer noo than they were on page 149
because, by the looks o them, they'll no learn onythin.' on page 150

3 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
the independent Scotland, an they'll still hae the vote. on page 51
ep ye waitin, the mair siller they'll tak aff ye. D'ye think onie o on page 54
whit it's cried in oor hoose) they'll hae their presenters uisein S on page 64
. Gang tae the uinverstity an they'll likely tell ye that this is d on page 66
, it's the same wi the sangs. They'll no get sung gin fowk dinnae w on page 72
Also on pages 81, 85, 89, 90, 91, 114, 144
12 matches

Hubbard, Tom Lallans 59 - Leids and Lieder: Walcome ti Helvetiscots, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
inti Suddron, and I hope that they'll be shortlie available i the S on page 5

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McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
An happy still they'll be tae hear on page 115

3 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
i huv tae go tae the nurse an they'll gie yi milk ae magnesium or a on page 18
Naw ah cannae, he said, Cause they'll jist aw keep hasslin me tae a on page 73
k yiv got a big heid, an then they'll shout, NO YOU YIR SHOES, or s on page 113
se ah'm still the same guy an they'll no make a big deal. on page 157
f thir meantae be in yir life they'll find thir way back tae yi. on page 169

6 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
Mrs Gowp. 'Ma puir Augustus! They'll be sellin him by the poond aw on page 86
'They'll de-juice her in nae time at a on page 116
hie Wonka as he jouked past. "They'll be aw the rage when I get the on page 118
s! But dinnae worry aboot it! They'll aw come oot in the waash!' on page 135
S FOR THE LADDIE NIXT DOOR - THEY'LL GIE HIM GREEN WALLIES FOR A H on page 137
Also on pages 152, 159, 160
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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
They'll stoop an gaither up the worn- on page 28
Aiblins the wool they'll pu wi some stealth tax, on page 42
Naw! They'll happily print yer splash, Jui on page 46
Undesirable, an they'll get ye like. on page 78
they'll hae a bit pension tae retire on page 105

6 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
ly got a shairp tongue. Mibbe they'll sort oot that insteid.' Intae on page 28

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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
That and the laund they'll need. on page 19
The hert, the mynd, but they'll niver. on page 81
They'll no be ready at aw, on page 142

3 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
avoidin anywan who looks like they'll gie me a hard time. The teach on page 6
years. A cryin shame. Mibbie they'll let ye keep it if ye take a s on page 27

2 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
at's the bottom an the sides. They'll fold up in a minute. on page 66

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Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
d syne it will Get Aboot. And they'll be Vexed.' on page 10
saft and booncy for them, and they'll no hurt themsels.' on page 64
'Hoo lang dae ye think they'll tak?' spiered Roo. on page 88
ellin them whit it means, and they'll can aw reenge aboot tae. I'm on page 137

4 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
tent,' said Mrs Tod. 'Ye ken they'll be waitin on ye, the three o on page 11
'They'll kill ma bairns!' skraiked Mrs on page 16
says tae redd up for a feast! They'll be hame in the noo!' on page 44

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Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
er sisters up, aye? I'm shair they'll want tae hear aw aboot how ye on page 99
awa. But dinnae fash, bairns, they'll no get faur. I'm awa tae phon on page 159

2 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
they're guid tae their mammy, they'll get their blessings. Well, th on page 50
a massive foreheid. They'll probably wane ma photie fur t on page 57
'Dae ye honestly hink they'll want tae talk tae ye?' on page 59
'They'll give you one of these bad boy on page 88
Lauren says surely, they'll keep the job open fur me. Ah on page 89

5 matches

Steele, Gregor Dinnae Mak Me Laugh, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
They'll brek intae the baker's and ni on page 5

2 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
Nae mair they'll thole the tyranny o keichin w on page 66
They'll aiblins wale ye out tae be th on page 67

4 matches

Cameron, Peter Lallans 58 - The Cornfields o Lowdie, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
quiet and me ben my ain heid, they'll think on and say (I hear them on page 47

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 58 - The Dumb Jyner, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
neugh screws intil them sae's they'll no faa doun. An acause they h on page 65

1 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
iverie ain, they'll pey the price. on page 20
On his deid bodie they'll lie yet. on page 22
Her lang complaint they'll cut aff yet. on page 26
or in prison they'll close-pent ye yet. on page 27
They'll hear us on the stair. on page 35

5 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 61 - Glesca dialeck i the modren warld, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central, prose
y at an earlier age nor ever. They'll be in the hans o professional on page 9

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Tindal, Betty Lallans 67 - Two poems by Betty Tindal, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central - Dumfries, poetry
Ae day they'll hae tae gie in; on page 129

1 matches

Neill, Willie Lallans 61 - Three Tales frae the Brithers Grimm, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Ayrshire, prose
imes cam on for thaim. I howp they'll shuin stairt for you an me. on page 42

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Begg, James A. Lallans 68 - 1841 – The Plouman, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
hae, an hou auld they are... They'll be wantin next tae ken hou mo on page 17

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom Minoritie Status, (Tapsalteerie 2017) Central - Kirkcaldy, poetry
eid the mony hair-line cracks they'll no cuid restrain? on page 11

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McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
They'll hae bin Taigs. on page 58

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central - Prestwick, prose
hae broken the charm now, an' they'll never be sung mair'. on page 116

1 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
s comin, we've been betrayed, they'll get us if we don't get away f on page 47

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Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 103, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
thair developments the better they'll sell.
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 167, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
an if they can keep this up, they'll easily qualify for the finals
They'll cry oot 'Gad's sake' or 'Thon
They'll connach ma braith. Ingin sook
3 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 70 - Hame-combin, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
they'll turn til moths or ither sorts
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
They'll shairly be askin for me.
Sune they'll be haein their tea.
Aye, here they are, an here they'll stay
Jist swim aroon an they'll no heed ye,
play them richt - ye'll find they'll feed ye.
13 matches

Clark, Thomas Wha's Like Us?, (Bella Caledonia 2017) Central - Bellshill, blog
ns gan tae the polls in 2021, they'll no need tae take their calcul
rump did whit he said he wad. They'll jist leuk up the Rio Grande o
e on Google Maps. Hell! Mebbe they'll even wind up gettin whit they
e lave o us are fixin up for. They'll no be the better aff for it,
4 matches

Clark, Thomas A Scots Pairlament?, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
gin Scots intae the equation, they'll say; fact, let's nip the hale
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 147, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
form for the Census Test that they'll be cairryin oot in Aprile 200
1 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
w anyway – he tells them so they'll laugh at me. I drink my wine
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
Rinpoche's successor, the wan they'll train up when he moves on.'
ainin programme and that, how they'll take him away when he's a wee
2 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
o stay away or not. Of course they'll come, to see that Beatrice is
and given them a wash. I hope they'll suit you ...?”
hey micht rush the fires, bit they'll maist likely brak through the
3 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 100, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
e texts haes been ingaithert, they'll be eikit thegither tae big up
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 106, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
ssed awthin fowk haes clyped, they'll wecht aw the answers an, gin
1 matches

Kirk Jn, Albert Tae Ilka Scots Makar an Scriever, (twitter.com 2022) Central, poetry
They'll knap that the buff o the sheu
They'll threap syne that Burns an Mac
2 matches

Kirk Jn, Albert Whit's For Ye'll No Gae By Ye, (albertkirkjr.com 2022) Central - Aryshire, blog
lauchin they'll gar ye perfit deid,
1 matches

@g_hibby tweeted
@MrKnoydart They'll no aw' manage tae squeeze int (2022) twitter link

@jack_capener tweeted
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@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
zespage They are encroaching! They'll be off to the nearest Scotrai(2020) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
in Scotland cannae dae that. THEY'LL decide oor future. Dae ye rea (2022) twitter link
ir heid buttoned up the back. They'll gan to ANY lengths tae preser (2022) twitter link

@Chazzbat tweeted
, hou con onywan believe that they'll chynge? It's delusional.(2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
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@fairpechtoot tweeted
l be Scots aw ower the shoap! They'll be wantin a dictionary! 1.5 m(2019) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
finequine There will be nane. They'll all be in that London as prot (2022) twitter link
l in aboot 6months time, when they'll dae an "adult" reminiscence o (2022) twitter link
nyMacAskill and @AlexSalmond. They'll get yer blood pumping. And we (2022) twitter link

@pmcm1355 tweeted
e discriminate agin Scots, or they'll need tae stop peyin thon ithe (2022) twitter link

@rattlecans tweeted
n. Exercise is good for them. They'll be sound asleep not long afte (2022) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
t there's enough demand afore they'll consider facilitatin it. http (2020) twitter link
r ye cry them wean or bairns, they'll love this wee game which help (2018) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
get a health check din afore they'll gie me back ma drivin licence (2021) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 90 - Mrs Cadwallader’s Conversion, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
amlines. That wis oor orders. They'll be expectin us in an ooer or on page 44

1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
'Oh, A mak dee, laddie. They'll whiles fin ye wark on the fai on page 30

1 matches

Gray, Kathleen Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Ootlin, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
"They'll maybe get fed up an pick on s on page 59

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
your next of kin Nae them - they'll jist kick up a din I'm leavin on page 15

5 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
betan mask gin A keep this up they'll shairly mense me Wi a gowd ne on page 3

2 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
place o rest in aa its glory. They'll on page 29
that they'll be safe fae sin an herm, a wa on page 46

2 matches

Morrison Murray, Harold Doric, Historic and Humorous, (Peters and Sons 2024) Doric, poetry
elings aince got a smack, An' they'll aye hurt jist like a hack, Su on page 14

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
collides wi ye it the waddin they'll stott richt aff again." on page 12
"They'll bi nae tay efter ess service, on page 75

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 81 - Pyntin the Been, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
Cooncil, O.B.E. My, fit rare! They'll be giein ye a knichthood for on page 8

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
bit it winna eyn ere, wull't? They'll hiv te return the invitation on page 26
the bedroom fleer, an bi sure they'll aye bi ere in the mornin fin on page 51

2 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
his angels leuk efter ye, an they'll haud ye on fae fa'in for fear on page 10
re e fowk att shew mercy, for they'll get mercy themsels; on page 11
cht muckle o. Lat ma tell ye, they'll hae their comeuppance. Na, fa on page 13
ey're fastin. Lat ma tell ye, they'll get their comeuppance. Bit, y on page 14
mak seer they tak care o ye, they'll haud ye up i their airms for on page 85
Also on pages 100, 101, 103, 105, 106, 108, 111, 113, 119
22 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
'll bi feart te hing aboot - they'll bi brakkin their necks te git on page 6
'll jist lie low fir a fille. They'll seen see at Ah'm a clean-livi on page 24
An fir aa ess extra effort They'll surely bi a prize - on page 34
t the bulge in is tap pooch. "They'll bi nae conceivin o ony kine g on page 39
"They'll bi naebody in throwe the day. on page 46

5 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
e fae, an bi wey o fair trade they'll gie ye their ain story, stair on page 12

1 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
thin o tumblan doon e stairs! They'll think at a'm brave at hom! Wh on page 9
!" (Dinah wis e cat.) "A houp they'll mind her saucer o milk at tea on page 10
em," thoucht Alice, "or maybe they'll no walk e way A want till go! on page 15
thoucht Alice. "A winder what they'll do next! As for pullan me oot on page 36

5 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
an festenin buttons: "Siccar, they'll be mair like toushties o aal on page 60
"Atweel, I jalouse they'll seen fesh the fite breid an t on page 96
"I dinna think they'll fecht ony mair the day," the on page 97

3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
el, they ken ye've taen't, an they'll gie ye yer cairds. Na, na, Je on page 107

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 82 - Beyond The Pale , (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
affa earnest like, 'Na na na, they'll nivver get ti the meen. The L on page 74
ch,' says I, 'tell the truth. They'll see the funny side o't. Tell on page 76

3 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
horses' tails in braids, sae they'll be safe frae herm this nicht
'I'd like fine tae see fit they'll dae at a jynin', quo she. 'Bi
're nae gaun tae makk a soun. They'll nae even ken we're there.' He
an hide ahin the corn sacks. They'll niver be neen the wiser that
4 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
makk-on Samurai. I winner fit they'll makk o ye an yer fiddle?"
doon the stair, sae at least they'll nae be here aa nicht. They're
bassy disnae see it thon wye. They'll tar him wi the same brush as
lave times an yon ship wrack. They'll be nane the wiser. Syne we'll
4 matches

Hutchison, Pat If I Catch Ye I'll Eat Ye, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
�Dinna worry aboot it, Wully, they'll seen growe back an ye'll be a
1 matches

@d_anderson878 tweeted
ny o them fix onythin else - they'll aw be rife wi Covid. https://(2020) search twitter

Orkney

Baikie, R. M. Mair Fairming Tales, (Baikie 2000 ISBN: 978-0953156412) Orkney - Hackland, prose
The folk they'll ken o this, on page 39

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
he donkey. When they meet me, they'll gasp wi surprise on page 43
They'll kit you oot wi brand new draa on page 46
oused bit, still, he thowt - they'll keep. on page 52

3 matches

Johnston, Barbara Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Thir needan a rest bit they'll prance till they faal. on page 152

2 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
They'll be sayin Ah'm teen tae drink. on page 135

1 matches

Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Taakan thir car, they'll be oot and aboot on page 73

2 matches

Shetland

Southern

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
They'll suin cam back tae haunt him y on page 212

1 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
fa'in doon stairs! Sae brave they'll aw hink iz at hame! Jings, Ah on page 9
(Dinah was th moggy) "Ah hope they'll mind hur saucer o milk at tea on page 10
el how she would manage eet. "They'll hae tae gaun b' post," she th on page 15
hocht Ahlice. "Ah wunder whit they'll dae next! As fur pullin mei o on page 37

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The Westender Pipin for the Young Yins, (The Hawick Paper 2008) Southern, newspaper
A'm hopin' they'll be able tae sort oot accommod
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The Westender Mairchers did oor toon prood, (The Hawick Paper 2007) Southern, newspaper
e they wull niver forget, for they'll hev seen the evidence o' the
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@StuartPoet tweeted
a ain. Plenty Doonhame wirds! They'll be hattered wi it. Though hop(2020) search twitter
hear thon Iona. Haud furrit, they'll no wede awa much langer.(2020) search twitter

Ulster

Dornan, Stephen Tha Jaa Banes, (Ulster-Scots Academy 2020 ISBN: 978-1-9163758-1-9) Ulster - Comber, poetry
Says A tae mysel, they'll gie me nae paice, on page 23
They'll no see onymair on page 31
They'll even try tae ban us: on page 36
they'll glower at thon on page 59

4 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
They'll use it whiniver they ca'n; on page 17
Och, man they'll trate ye sae dacent on page 28
An saen they'll larn the les' on on page 36

3 matches

Ullans Speakers Association Nursery Rhymes for Weans, (Ulster-Scots Agency 2008 ISBN: 978-0955791697) Ulster, weans
Lee them alane an they'll come hame on page 7

1 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
They'll tak aboot the peace they fine on page 49

1 matches

Dornan, Stephen Ode Tae 2021 , (twitter 2022) Ulster - Comber, poetry
Sae they'll hae tae lock us doon mair, I'
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@OrangRuth tweeted
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They'll Reyk the Old Vic after thon #(2016) search twitter

@the_gellick tweeted
ns are quare daicent craturs. They'll yarn awa tae ye in braid #Uls (2016) twitter link
ird by their bakes an whusht, they'll whusper tae you in bonnie, br (2014) twitter link
They'll no vote you, an you hae thon (2015) twitter link
cotoole_ie @BelTel @mairiac31 They'll hae tae redd oot the top yin. (2015) twitter link
@Regulus44540488 Ach, they'll no let yer coo near Balmoral (2016) twitter link
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