A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of tune in Corpus

Central

Crichton, Tam Lallans 84 - Ower the Faem Pairt Twa: Doon the Watter, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
na unnerstaund the wurds, the tune wis bonnie, an the singer hae on page 57

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Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
tune playin oot a tinny bassless p on page 5
it wis The Great Escape theme tune rather than Yankee Doodle. Th on page 35

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Harvey, Tracy Anne Lallans 90 - The Missus, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, poetry
The flutes brocht mirkie tune, on page 11

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Philip, Andrew Lallans 70 - Fower Poems, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, poetry
hin wi me: I am a gloamin o a tune that dwines tae the daurkness on page 55

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Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
een, heid still gaun like the tune was trapped burlin in his nod on page 1

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Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
g o which they kent anely the tune and the frst three wirds. In on page 6

4 matches

Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
playt yer aalie tune on page 34

1 matches

Smith, Donald Saut and Bluid: A Scotsaga, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250341) Central, prose
whiles singin his wee tune whan a bonnie brood mare spra on page 14

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Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
ns wi Iona while eh speaks an tune back in. Eh speaks fast: on page 3

20 matches

Burns, John Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Then finds a sombre tune on page 61

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
him look any less ae a looney tune. on page 38
us it in writin he's a looney tune. And you kin often find him q on page 69
led oor wae the news. But his tune soon changed when ah telt him on page 166

3 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
that peys the piper caws the tune, no tae mention the wages, o on page 19
es bi singin a sang, playin a tune on an instrument, or mebbe re on page 70

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Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
id meh tongue talk in anither tune, on page 56
a true tune. on page 65
Eh kin tweak it fine in tune on page 82

4 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 59 - Rants and Foys, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
tae try oot a sang or play a tune. As weel as guitars, yaised t on page 56

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
oo she's suddenly changed her tune an Nicola's ma asked her if s on page 76
aein that. You've changed yir tune, ah said. Aye well, said Clic on page 169

3 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
By the magical tune entranced, on page 33
Wee Cathy toots her eldritch tune, on page 34
kkin shair we'd dance tae her tune. on page 78

3 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
That kin fart the tune o The White Cliffs o Dover' on page 43

1 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
'Weel, noo!' He bummed a wee tune in his thrapple sae that nane on page 45

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
e if ah hudnae danced tae hur tune. So ah cleaned the two-bedroo on page 10

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Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
That counterpynts oor tune an dumb mous shout on page 29

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Hershaw, William Lallans 67 - In Search o Robert Henrysoun, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
ixt, if ye'd like tae hum the tune, on page 123

1 matches

Clark, Thomas Eemis Stane 1 - Ye’re Still Here? It’s Ower. Gang Hame., (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
the wirds, nod alang tae the tune. on page 24

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Briggs, Susi The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Princess and the Grumphieman, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
heard a musical box playin a tune that gaed like this: on page 88

2 matches

Douglas, Ashley The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - Sweet Sang o the Widd, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
, hoo can onybody tell a guid tune fae a bad yin?" on page 103

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Douglas, Sheila Lallans 58 - The Sang o the Fowk, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
it is acause it reflecks the tune an lilt o its leid. Singers m on page 77

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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
Abused is the first text wi a tune gien, but the seituatioun ahi on page 141

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Watt, George T. Lallans 74 - Januar 19th, 2009, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
Thi Rid Breist gaes oot a tune
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Watt, George T. Lallans 74 - Distempered, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
maks a mockery o his skelpit tune.
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 74 - Burns an the Dictionar o the Scots Leid, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
cots sonnet’ or, o the less tune bell ringer in ‘Holy Fair,â
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
t this verse (tae a different tune wi the langage Englished, an
1 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 63 - Auld plain Scottis, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
r Modren Scots daes i the ilk tune.
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 177, (self-published 2008) Central, newspaper
, isnae like tae chynge thair tune bi the morn.
1 matches

Fenton, Janet A Guid New Year tae yin and a!, (Bella Caledonia 2019) Central, blog
ain mither leid that we can a tune in tae that can mak a picture
1 matches

Mc Rae, Thomas The Neep Lantern, (Lowdown-L 2009) Central - Central, prose
€™is chanter gave thaim a bit tune. Then Elsie did a Hielan’ d
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
Tune:- Bonnie Gallowa'
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Music, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
(Tune:- Lassie with the Yellow Coat
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
han Hsien returnt tae the ilk tune.
han Hsien returnt tae the ilk tune.
roon at him, uncertain o his tune.
3 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
If ye kin cairy a tune an’ the wurds seem tae suit
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Connor, Bailey A SCOTS HORROR STORY, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
ned closely it wid sing a wee tune. Not that ye’d be able tae
1 matches

Ewen, Allan The Blin Man an the Man Wha Couldna See, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
rey – Orkney, Shetland, the tune o the sea agin the ferries. A
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley The Smeddum o Scots, (languagereach.com 2021) Central, prose
™ll hear chants o ‘wan mair tune’. Like ‘yin’, ‘wan’
1 matches

Smith, George Electrical Love, (Thi-Wurd 2013) Central, prose
a vase, so play’s an orange tune.
1 matches

Kirk Jn, Albert Whit's For Ye'll No Gae By Ye, (albertkirkjr.com 2022) Central - Aryshire, blog
ng whaur naeb'dy can mind the tune
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
n agreement wae the choice ae tune, likes. Ah ken this wae the w
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@ionafyfe tweeted
Giy excited tae tune in tae this! https://t.co/hWO(2020) search twitter

@jamieonkeys tweeted
've given a queer twist in my tune #jazz #piano #jazzpiano https(2019) search twitter

@jax6754 tweeted
in Barcelona which is yin top tune?, and yir playlist @MaxGeorge(2018) search twitter

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
tsScriever I sing that to the tune o Wee Willie Winkie. It fits (2019) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
(which I loe); I also loe the tune o Bonnie Bessie Logan but the(2020) search twitter
eHT @MackieAcademy Fit a rare tune. Moran taing.(2020) search twitter

@WhenDidADidny tweeted
oligan called Andriy. Wit. A. Tune. (2018) twitter link

@billykayscot tweeted
till in ma heid...sae tae the tune o All the Single Ladies, I wa(2020) search twitter
e I’ve had that sung tae the tune o Beyoncé’s All the Single (2020) search twitter
membered in this great birlin tune by Paul Mounsey. I was in Sã(2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
g aboot Eastenders. The theme tune, the accent, the storylines. (2020) search twitter

@pmcm1355 tweeted
@Blazespage @PipsUkes A tune? ?? (2022) twitter link

@LowEndJardo tweeted
past maps, wit a cracker ae a tune (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
irds oh the game - will defo tune in again for future games - (2021) twitter link
t the bbc does - simply dont tune in to this corporation - ple (2020) twitter link
lynn1875 aye defo m8 - aways tune in to watch them n keep hopin (2021) twitter link
@robertmdaws a stoater o a tune guys - quality (2020) twitter link
ve streams should you wish to tune in suzanne - would defo b a (2020) twitter link
and 4 other occurrences.

Doric

Templeton, Sheila Tales Fae The Doric Side - La Bella Rebelle, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
but tae your chyce o tune - Auld Stuart's Back Again. on page 63

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Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
on an roon an played a crappy tune. Ah lookit aroon at aa the st on page 92

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Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
The tune The Pibroch O Donal Dhu Roon on page 15

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McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
gitten in tune on page 3

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ger, like - I cudna cairry g tune in a pail." on page 59

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Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
A tune aboot tae stairt, on page 26
Can ye min play a tune? on page 27

3 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
That is I think ye kin tune in, aye it's aricht on page 125

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - TROUBLE WI WITTGENSTEIN, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
mist twangin awa at the same tune, bi Goad! He played anither b on page 88

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McDonald, Charlie Doric Scots Books an Poems, (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
t goin' it wis like playin' a tune!
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Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
Tae change his tune tae Winter, richt he wid be.
ees look dull aye richt oot o tune.
tae laugh an said. "The only tune wid be Amazin
ch bit at least he's gettin a tune.
4 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
the quarter oor an a wee bit tune sang oot frae its clockwirk t
blessin,. Whether it wis the tune she likit, or jist cause it w
, an her nae able tae play ae tune on the Russian zither. Auld M
3 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
e feenished wi a sang tae the tune o Haughton Hoose, secretly ap
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Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
wee tune. The loon dauchled there a la
tune. He tuik the timmer clock aff
it roon wi paper an bummed a tune on’t like his granny hid sh
mour, she aften played them a tune onnher pianie. Her fingers fl
4 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
ward an footered wi the theme tune?(2014) search twitter
Mind tae tune inta Reporting #Scotland the (2019) search twitter

@FaeFoggie tweeted
@NatalieAHood Fit a tune!(2020) search twitter
Wash yer hands ti a tune https://t.co/8sojoUHBlK(2020) search twitter
@Manuforti1968 Ony other tune. Nae just Cliffy.(2020) search twitter

@72redz1903 tweeted
@MickPuck Great tune, nivir mair relevant (2021) twitter link
lishSport Good reason nae tae tune in (2020) twitter link

@cligeey tweeted
es the noo bit we still get a tune n cut some shapes https://t.c(2020) search twitter
wl Good old Brenda Shine some tune that(2020) search twitter
@LeftPeggers Banging tune min(2020) search twitter
Fit a tune https://t.co/tXHuDd62hY(2020) search twitter

@daleser23 tweeted
ha hes magic eh? Listen tae a tune o his cad the secret. #banger(2013) search twitter
@RossAndrew7 fit tune is it?(2013) search twitter

@glenlivetloon tweeted
Dinna forget tae tune in...! https://t.co/jedE7O2r4(2020) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
@DoricPhrases Tune o the day. Een o the maist un(2020) search twitter
an ony Cliff een or ony ither tune?(2020) search twitter
Tune o the day so far. https://t.c(2020) search twitter

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
, the win must a bin blawin e tune ben! (2020) twitter link

Orkney

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
in tune, but at the plant an wi her s on page 16

1 matches

Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
'Kin ye tune this fur me?' he said. on page 22
like an accordion, see whit tune wid faal oot. on page 28

2 matches

Bruce, Lorraine Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
A Skeldro wis playan a tune on the pipes on page 90

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Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Tae young Spence's spiteful tune on page 151
Tae a deadly tune on page 158

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Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
In tune. on page 36

1 matches

Shetland

De Luca, Christine Parallel Worlds: Poems in Shetlandic and English, (Luath 2005 ISBN: 978-1905222131) Shetland, poetry
oond da wirds, da image or da tune: on page 108

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@Julie_Dennison tweeted
Very Unprepared fir Give Us A Tune, an George Harrison, wha wis (2021) twitter link
ince I played it on Give Us a Tune, it wis da perfect opener if (2021) twitter link

@tattooedselkie tweeted
inauguration gae dis absolute tune a new lease o life - reminds(2021) search twitter

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
I'm presenting the Give Us A Tune Halloween special. So this is(2014) search twitter

Southern

Ulster

Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
thon history o' tune an' sang lyrics thaire bes a on page 30

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Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
That sing a brichter tune. on page 41

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BardOfMilebush Untitled poem, (Reddit 2017) Ulster, poetry
d the Brave' ata was Scotia's tune List'ning at Broad Island Gai
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