A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

Concordance

The word 'right'

Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of right in Corpus

Orkney

Tait, Ruth Gallows Ha - Watchan Eyes, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
Fae this eyrie sheu could see right oot intae the valley, on page 9

1 matches

Butler, Vera Gallows Ha - Maggie o Quoys and Bessie o Gyre , (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
heat shimmer ower the fields, right tae the horizon. The fields w on page 22
, Maggie o Quoys, am I hearan right? on page 23

2 matches

Johnston, Barbara Gallows Ha - Dance tae the End, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
he brier is cumman green - a right good start. on page 27

1 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gallows Ha - The Weather Dance, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
a right hooley o a wind wis born. on page 29

1 matches

Garson, Sheila Gallows Ha - Annie, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
Annie's no fairly right. on page 30

1 matches

Grieve, Ingrid Gallows Ha - A Spell o Good Wather, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
n by morneen if yu've done it right. on page 31

1 matches

Grieve, Issy Gallows Ha - Birlan wae the wather, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
and the West wind in yir right han. on page 32

4 matches

Hall, Simon W. The Orkney Gruffalo, (Itchy Coo 2015 ISBN: 978-1785300066) Orkney, weans
"At these stones, right noo. on page 2
"Right ye are," said the Gruffalo, s on page 15

2 matches

Baikie, R. M. Mair Fairming Tales, (Baikie 2000 ISBN: 978-0953156412) Orkney - Hackland, prose
A RIGHT DAY O ID on page 13
oot an wi the biss aap meed a right gavse for the face o the coo. on page 14
thoo his a bad ane there aa right," he commented, scratchan the on page 15
wis intae the slurry lagoon, right aap tae the shoothers. The tr on page 16
id intae a hole there.(Hids a right mercy that the Environmental on page 17
Also on pages 19, 40, 69, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 87, 88
20 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
I felt right apprehensive as I climbed int on page 7
I vowed that I wid get hid right and set tae wi a will. on page 8
faith, the caird wis mine aal right. Me neem wis written plain. on page 9
omach and you'd say hid wisna right. on page 11
ff the tractor and hid rolled right ower the shore. on page 15
Also on pages 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 61, 62, 63, 68, 72, 73, 74, 79, 80, 83
48 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
puskan. "When you look at it right. They're not wrecks. Not brok on page 43
mtheen new - whan the mix is right. on page 79
"Thay canno right accept whit maan be deun, so on page 99
The wrack laeves the screen. "Right enogh," says Inga. on page 115
sheu says somtheen like that. Right enogh. An if more o thee fock on page 116
Also on pages 120, 156
7 matches

Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
as ye lie, right there, nix tae me. on page 35

1 matches

Miller, Alison Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, prose
Shurely thir is no right wey or wrong wey, for thir is on page 8
An he'll toss you right doon tae the dark quarry floo on page 89
tae burst right oot. The embroidery on page 108

3 matches

Grieve, Ingrid Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Am got a right Rora Heed on page 12
and fitted them, exactly the right size. I mind I couldna catch on page 33
A right gadaboot on page 120
Bit yer right he'd picked me wildflooers on page 122
n at school, 'Got all me sums right,' I telt them. on page 128
Also on pages 157
10 matches

Johnston, Barbara Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
spraed oot right along the ditch on page 56
Aal right. I wis oot in the stable wae on page 70
You could slide right ower on page 88
Me Right Oxter on page 107
Fur inny morsel I'd be right blyde on page 142
Also on pages 152
7 matches

Bruce, Lorraine Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
ht think and of coorse yud be right, on page 31
an yur right there, on page 54
ck noo. He looks like ees gan right by ... bit no, ees pullan up on page 87
right there on page 88
Some things are joost no right on page 98

5 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
ece on the back o his hand an right enough thir's a funny dark ma on page 37
is tae. You'd best write back right awae an let him ken wur think on page 38
olk must think Ah'm no fairly right, on page 135
An noo, noo sheu must dae right on page 151

7 matches

Butler, Vera Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
the Van man's name and he's a right jester. Aggie's brown eyes tw on page 30
heat shimmer ower the fields, right tae the horizon. The fields w on page 76
, Maggie o Quoys, am I hearan right? on page 77
tae see him. If seein is the right word. Hid's more a feelin kno on page 85
Right tae the very end on page 131
Also on pages 132
7 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
An lay right doon apin the grund on page 84
Includan the Brough right doon on the shore. on page 115
a right hooley o a wind wis born on page 155

3 matches

Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
And the West wind in yir right han. on page 153
Right wir dancin are ye ready, on page 156

5 matches

Orkney Voices Group Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Blue forget-me-nots. Heaven's right here. on page 111
No wir gaan tae turn right an then right again on page 137
s an the parked caers an bear right intae on page 138

7 matches

Brown, Moyra Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
doon, tried on but didna feel right tae wear. on page 29

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Lallans 67 - Fower Poems efter Rilke, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Orkney, poetry
athoot me harkan right abune thee on page 58

1 matches

Hall, Simon W. Haggis tasting notes, and whisky pairings, (Brisk Northerly 2019) Orkney, blog
denser haggis, wae cheust the right balance o cloves (more cloves
1 matches

Hall, Simon W. The Boy That Lived - Chapter Wan, (Brisk Northerly 2015) Orkney, prose
eidit, wae gey near twice the right amount o neck, which wis gey
‘The Potters, that’s right, that’s whit I heard –‘
, ivvry buddy’s celebratan, right enough,’ sheu said impatien
only een You-Ken – ach, aal right, Voldemort – wis feart fur.
4 matches

Lamb, Gregor Lamb’s Tales, (The Orkney Dictionary 2005) Orkney, prose
a git a threshing bit I got a right fright.’
1 matches

Hall, Simon W. No the Six o Clock News, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Orkney, blog
ect, but it’s a step in the right direction.
1 matches

Hall, Simon W. Crackan the troughs, (Brisk Northerly 2021) Orkney, blog
n-law minds the postie walkan right across the ice on the Boardho
1 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine WHIT TAE WRITE NOU?, (https://harryjosephine.com/ 2015) Orkney, blog
esh. The Scots “anent” is right here, fir hid translates tae
1 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine The future of Scots, (https://www.opendemocracy.net/ 2015) Orkney, prose
or gin we cad understand it, right enof, bit chos tae spaek tae
1 matches

Hollinrake, Fran Flett Assipattle and the Mester Stoorworm, (Orkney Heritage Society 2010) Orkney, poetry
: Ah'll save the waarld wi me right hand!
Weel, right enough it wisnae lang afore a
m, and pocked it till it felt right ill.
And Assipattle foond hissel right in the puggie's stinkan haet!
The twa fell deep in love right there, and maerried after twa
5 matches

Towrie, David Wirkin' the Tang - a dialect tale, (Orkneyjar 2010) Orkney, prose
Weel hid wis puir times right enouch, whin wae hear thir sa
ae whit could be got, and the right wather for it, an if they wir
sune seen wha o' the pair wis right, for the tang stretched in la
3 matches

@johnkmitchinson tweeted
@molach95 Aye, that’s right. (2021) twitter link

@peediepuss tweeted
there's twatree bigger still! Right bonny though. (2020) twitter link
ooer I wid deprive them o the right tae vote. Warped and canno be (2020) twitter link
u, and Irvines if I mind mind right.(2020)
A good dram in memoriam seems right.(2020)
id mak a bonny peedie trinket right enogh!(2020)
and 3 other occurrences.

Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
urn runnin troo it, an a hill right forbye, wi anyoch money left on page 8
e's been weel brocht up, kens right fae wrang, yun hoory bitch ju on page 11
erdeen weel afore da time, an right anyoch dey wir boarn aerly, b on page 12
o, neglectin hersel, no aetin right, or keepin hersel clean, bit on page 16
"Aa right," I said, "Ah'm no mentioned on page 18
Also on pages 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 47, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 60, 62, 63, 71, 73, 77, 91
46 matches

Jamieson, Robert Alan Swiet Haar, (Abersee Press 2017) Shetland, poetry
Røttin right doon on page 11

1 matches

Nicholson, James Lallans 58 - Do whit du’s telt, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Shetland, poetry
"Right, Bert. I furgot tae gee dee d on page 17

2 matches

Tait, John M Lallans 58 - Sheltie Prattle an da Blue Lowe (a Pantomime) , (Lallans Magazine 2001) Shetland, prose
sed Duiweel, "Do-well is the right pornounciation." on page 35

3 matches

Sutherland, Hazel Biggin Da Dess, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
t thin enough? Is it dryin aa right? Will we manage to get it in
, shigglin his pack ta get da right balance, ee haand at his back
dess, settin da steid just da right size for dis year's crop. Lay
n ta tame da straands inta da right shape. Wir a manual productio
tal corners. It needs just da right narrowin o da sides as da des
5 matches

Cumming, John Kirsten, (Shetland For Wirds 2006) Shetland, prose
er,' her midder says. 'Is dat right?' says I, an shö nods her ha
Last simmer, right? Age group Championships. Gra
2 matches

Johnson, Laureen Saands o Maywick, (Shetland For Wirds 2004) Shetland, prose
seemed ta tink at dis wis aa right, so I said naething. Dey were
n dey wirna hed da chance o a right fishing trip in a braa while.
2 matches

Peterson, George P.S. Nannie Georgedaughter, (Shetland For Wirds 2002) Shetland, prose
An a voice says behint me, ‘Right then! We’ll have him out of
1 matches

Ratter, Peter Da Perishin Nort, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
him somethin aboot dis wisna right, an dat he should turn back n
been nigglin at his mind wis right. Dey should ha turned back. B
2 matches

Isbister, Sonny Caves aroond Shetland, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
dsound because it wis stickin right oot fae da girssy broo aa da
els and dey hed tae choose da right wan. Da trow said ‘Maybe da
St. Ninians Isle! Dey waalkit right along da saand until dey got
3 matches

Facebook link (I Hear Dee 2021) Shetland - Shetland
baand. Dis is a gramatically right wye o spaekkin aboot gadderie

Facebook link (Wir Midder Tongue 2016) Shetland
r dis and keeping things semi-right.

Facebook link (Wir Midder Tongue 2016) Shetland
onfusin!" Trouble wis, he wis right if you ir spaekin aboot da di

Walterson, Vaila Tochts fae Tushie Truncherface: Da nicht afore da Trowie Show, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
o’ ivery shape an size, an right in da hert o’ it aa, a whit
1 matches

Nicholson, Hannah Samhain - Usher in the Dark - Minni-Babbi, (Leopard Arts 2021) Shetland, prose
a wind wis screamin noo, an a right storm wis blown up, an da sky
1 matches

@Julie_Dennison tweeted
Da Hams lookin fresh top right ?? https://t.co/xNbRmMeEMq (2017) twitter link
Right we all keen dat phones keen w (2020) twitter link
hing instead a axin whit da ‘right’ wird is, Shetland wirds irn (2021) twitter link

@tattooedselkie tweeted
be too saat fir a lot o fokk right anoff.(2021)

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
rest ?? Cute trees. If I mind right, dir's a peerie speedir dat b(2020)
t opens. Sometimes it is just right for the moment https://t.co/u(2020)
h aboot? It just doesn't feel right to choose ??(2020)

@shaetlan_rose tweeted
my left boot and he lost his right boot ??(2018)
@teena_mj right??? i couldna even begin to im(2018)

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
ist wis really good. da whole right side o my mouth is numb and i (2019) twitter link
hes no sleepin on my legs or right up in my crotch (lovely) hes (2018) twitter link
@HigginDazs Sounds aboot right. Some folks ir joost self imp (2021) twitter link
Yea dis sounds aboot right #Critters https://t.co/oLnSK8 (2019) twitter link

Mid Northern A

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
Weel, Ah'm actually in Turra right noo," said Dottie. "Yes, Ah k on page 72

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"Right!" said Stevie, pullin up a ch on page 52
"Right! Look it ess een - it's says on page 53
"Maybe you're right about my favourite colour," s on page 65

3 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
be out there waiting for you right now? Come along to our next S on page 36
ur room, Lily, or are you all right here?" speers a carer, ariddy on page 46

2 matches

Harper, Norman Stronach: A Weekly Look at Life in the Fictional North-East Village, (The Press and Journal 2000) Doric, newspaper
"I'm all right, I'm all right," the old soldier said. "I ge
1 matches

Wilson, Katie Becus a hae a sister a hae a friend, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Buckie, prose
cin only hope that yi mak the right choices in life. but I don’
e. I’ll always guide yi the right wye forward in I’ll give yi
2 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
“Right!” says Key. “Ye ken whit
“Right, pal! Right, pal. A’m wi youse there. N
t hiz left a wee windae open, right next tae the back door. We ke
,” says Moira, so she comes right in.
“There they are right down at the far end,” an in
5 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
offin my hat tae the left and right and false words o thanks comi
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Seven Coins o Kineddart, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
n Edinburgh and that he wiz a right fine man and affa good tae hi
d. Nae lookin tae the left or right she made tae gyang up the sta
2 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
@Don_Mitchell_86 Aye it's a right rural wordie.(2015)

@FaeFoggie tweeted
rbes32 Folk like that can eff right off. I'm jist ower 3 stone do(2020)

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
over onto her back and canna right hersel. Or someone who's v. d (2020) twitter link

Mid Northern B

Bowie, Tyler Stookie, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
umble doon and fell clatterin right on tae ma shooder. I wis gree
1 matches

Johnston, Shaun The Forkie Gollach, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
that he could find and put it right in the middle o ma poke o chi
1 matches

South Northern

Aberdeen

Strachan, Shane DWAMS, (Tapsalteerie 2024 ISBN: 978-1916214880) Doric, poetry
fe. Aa ye can think is: 'Aye, right. He asks if ye believe in God on page 36

1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 63 - Shelts, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Doric, prose
,” she raged at him. “All right, all right. We’ll try anoth
, all right. We’ll try another animal.
2 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
at her daily broth. That’s right. Daily. For the majority o th
thin else tae dee in St Combs right noo. I only ever liked visiti
in, she gets oot o bed on the right-hand side withoot fail.
3 matches

Strachan, Shane Standing Stone, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2016) Doric, prose
Right enough, fae ma living room wi
‘No, your right,’ he says. ‘This is the s
2 matches

The Flying Pigs Use of the common good fund for slap-up feed merely follows in grand old tradition, (Press and Journal 2018) Doric, newspaper
hen shine. In fact, if I mind right it wis een o’ mines.
w’ loads of seating and the right kind o’ solemn atmosphere �
2 matches

General Northern

Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
Of course Muggie Sliga was right, you should never ever be dow
1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - Beggerey’s Greenhoose, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
an he’d asked if it wis a’right tae tak a pucklie photies o t
onfirmed it wis perfectly a’right as lang as nae a single pedal
2 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - The Bruntie Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
er an a liar straight oot – right there in the Snug Bar, wi the
1 matches

Devlin, Edwin The School Dentist 1969, (Facebook 2020) Doric, prose
gele a broon sealed envelope, right son said he give this tae yer
1 matches

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
alDonaldTrump ach, yer mibbes right, a cloot tae claw at ma erse!(2016)
ie in eh green ootfit? He's a right bocht een, couldnae knock the(2015)

@AMaxwell54 tweeted
Aye right! Ah'm fae Aiberdeen Sooth - (2024) twitter link

@72redz1903 tweeted
t up Barry Robson like - nae right mentality. But, 7 mins? Golds (2022) twitter link
ad phones oot an aboot - yir right, need yir wits and yir senses (2022) twitter link
ae say we were back, but, yir right aboot the hysterical negativi (2022) twitter link
eeds a reset, badly! I’ll be right in there analysing his set up (2022) twitter link
btsportfootball @CelticFC Yir right, we dinna need approval, jist (2021) twitter link
and 12 other occurrences.

@beast_afc tweeted
experience aroond tae keep em right. #Aberdeen #COYR #standfree #(2020)
lare aff the auld solar panel right enuf. Raised ma broo when ye (2020)
thing not taken. Never got it right so far anyway(2020)
@AberdeenFC Get right intae these fuckers the morn.(2020)
nly picked up the lass on the right.(2020)
and 2 other occurrences.

@cligeey tweeted
@LeftPeggers Aye right(2020)
bee's cross pollinate wee the right plants(2020)
think ats a screw turbine on right(2020)

@daleser23 tweeted
@rossandrew_ ud be right in aboot that stuff(2014)

@Franwella tweeted
right han o Th Enterainer sorted. L(2012)
ess that make me sound like a right teenager haha. Fir you wearin(2011)
aimeeannenaylor oo you have a right evil streak m'ginty!(2011)
ir mind the wine, that sounds right fine n refreshing ;)(2011)
ma luv. Athin n abdy i wint's right here :)(2011)
and 3 other occurrences.

@fittiecrooners tweeted
nae fleas on Jessie as cains right awa! Maybe my eyes are a give(2016)
f those days fan nithing goes right and nae matter fit ye dee it (2016)
Right, only one thing ganna sort oo(2017)
a’body oot there is deen a’right & nae got this blooming coron(2020)

@glenlivetloon tweeted
g absolute keech. This one is right up there!(2019)

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
ide o the brig to see if your right??(2020)
laude4413 @theJeremyVine Aye, right. For shits n giggles.(2020)
ith Did ye teach him tae spik right? ??(2020)

@JoanHenry7 tweeted
lion' in Aberdeen, Kevin. The right way, obviously. Dinna you try (2022) twitter link

North East Central

(South) East Central

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
And so he did. The king was right, As befits majesty. on page 4

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
n animal. Jist waitin fur the right moment tae pick through the b on page 13
shot fae the hips and done a right number oan me. Yin minute it' on page 14
ho huv tae follow thum, um ah right or what? Yae dinnae need tae on page 19
ly wae a bit ae money and the right postcode, you're oan the home on page 24
at ah wis huvin a hert attack right there and then. So, ah decide on page 25
Also on pages 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 52, 53, 54, 55, 66, 74, 77, 83, 86, 88, 89, 98, 101, 105, 106, 108, 111, 112, 113, 117, 119, 120, 130, 131, 134, 135, 136, 141, 145, 146, 147, 150, 153, 159, 161, 163, 170, 172, 176, 177, 179, 180, 183, 195, 196
72 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
"Right ye are, Mary!" on page 39

2 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Glesgy Screwdriver, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, prose
"Hm, all right then, I suppose I've no groun on page 98

2 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 82 - The Cream Cookie, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central - Midlothian, prose
'Aye right!' Young Wullie said, 'The day on page 59

1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 168, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
eakers noo-a-days says night, right an light raither nor nicht, r
1 matches

Paisley, Janet Lallans 62 - The Numpty, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
at the wings. It’s oors aw right!”
omb shelter. Ah bet she is aw right. The shelter’s near the hoo
2 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
To see if he could put me right.
1 matches

Grubb, Adrian Bungee, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Kirkcaldy, prose
t the last minute. She looked right at me and asked, 'Dae you wan
1 matches

Forrest, Liam Hittin the Toon, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
throw their boulders eh fists right in tae wan eh the young boys
chance he gits a Glesga kiss right oan the coopin. Efter that, i
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Boris Johnstone, (colinburnett.co.uk 2021) Central - East Central, prose
ur huvin the baws tae say the right hing. Ma ain wife turned roon
h coulda punched his cunt in. Right there, and then.
2 matches

Handy, Robbie Forked Tongues, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Dunfermline, blog
s alive an valid an Ah’ve a right tae speak it an tae write it.
James; it’ll blow yer heid right aff. A prophet is never welco
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 147, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
se the likes o, "That will be right" (emphasis on 'will') an " I'
1 matches

Letford, William Bevel, (Carcanet 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84777 192 6) Central - Stirling, poetry
ope yur hert deed an throw yi right oot yur boots
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 174, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
ginally pr. Jeekyll), Ah felt right at hame. Bidin in Embra the l
1 matches

Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
there wis peace. Ailsa slept right through, or at least her wand
lsa went wanderin wance mair. Right oan midnicht, she walked inta
2 matches

Crawford, Ross At Stake, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
metal spike the day. It went right intae his palm and oot the it
Right, so, whur wis ah? Aye, so, Ro
then, in comes Johnny Smyth, right? He sticks in a foot jist as
get lucky and it’ll boonce right aff, spinning awa withoot a m
an it. But if it wis jist the right (or wrang) angle, it’d be p
8 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 102, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
an hou's the bairn? Is she aw right noo?"
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 75, (self-published 2000) Central, newspaper
I'm all right, thank you.
1 matches

Crawford, Ross At Stake, (productmagazine.co.uk 2022) Central - Stirling, prose
a metal spike theday. It went right intae his palm and oot the it
Right, sae, whur wis ah? Aye, see o
s ah? Aye, see oor playgroun, right? It’s surroondit by these b
then, in comes Johnny Smyth, right? He sticks in a foot jist as
get lucky and it’ll boonce right aff withoot a mark oan it. Bu
8 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
that are sendin him doolally, right enough. Kent him fur years, y
’It’s no a fuckin pairty, right?’’ he bubbles. ‘’We c
‘’That right, aye?’’ ah ask him. Tryin
em aware that we’re standin right in front ae him. The ignorant
s Danny finally exercises his right tae speak
9 matches

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
rns tae school everyday, some right up tae pr7 ! One parent said (2020)
ainst hers ??. Nope something right ootside the box ??(2020)
s acupuncture ??. I cannae do right for doing wrong. ?????.(2020)
Dave. Dave just didnae sound right. Davie or David, aye, but Dav(2020)
@nalra1234 Grangemooth, right next tae Bo’Shunky ??(2020)

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
ss sumbuddy has a word in the right direction - nudge nudge wink (2021) twitter link
acca1875 of course summits no right m8 - is it gonna hae tae b d (2020) twitter link
e rain up there fae 3 today n right through 2 morro - n its off (2020) twitter link
rom leafa - respect hus gaun right oot the windae for the amateu (2020) twitter link
y do but thanx for putting me right - this is what happens when (2021) twitter link
and 57 other occurrences.

West Central

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
pen. He cannae bend his toes right an he has tae wear steel toe on page 11
Ma ma knew somethin wisnae right aboot they shoes, cause fur a on page 12
best swimmer in oor class, a right water baby, she'd been takin on page 14
's gaun on cause she's pit me right up the back ae the class wi S on page 16
. Ah wis sure she'd pure twig right away but she jist ripped it u on page 17
Also on pages 19, 27, 30, 31, 37, 42, 47, 51, 54, 55, 60, 61, 62, , , 67, 68, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 86, 90, 92, 95, 99, 100, 101, 104, 105, 107, 110, 111, 113, 115, 116, 120, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 145, 147, 148, 149, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 162, 164, 165, 169
157 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
The right tae work, that wis aa that we on page 64
ners principles ah thocht wir right. on page 69
d it because ah thocht it wis right! on page 74

3 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
�s gaun on cos she’s pit me right up the back ae the class wi S
Ah wis sure she’d pure twig right away but she jist ripped it u
these mad ear phones that go right roon the top ae wur heid. Ah
ed up an ah let the tape play right the way through till it tolt
managed tae get a higher mark right enough). Ah felt lik a pure d
5 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
pen; he cannae bend his toes right an he has tae wear steel toe
fixed. This guy in the Start Right shoe shop, he fittet her wi t
s. Ma ma knew somethin wisnae right aboot they shoes, cause fur a
best swimmer in oor class, a right water baby, she’d been taki
4 matches

Percy, Ely The Family Situation, (The Interpreters House.org 2020) Central, prose
protestant an his family bein right intae the orange walk, but ah
er in Home Ec. He looks lik a right wee ned wi his chains an his
Ma da said, Aye that will be right, then he waitet another ten m
face. Apparently, her da went right through her fur the apple epi
gged wan ae the gate crashers right in front ae him.
5 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Cantsmell, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2020) Central, prose
she said, Naw Kirsty you’re right man, she said, It’s no nits
idor though cos he sprayed it right in his eyes ; apparently he h
2 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 71 - Review - Auld Campaigner: A Life of Alexander Scott, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
zens’ durin this decade: ‘Right Royal’, ‘Tam o’Shanter�
1 matches

Bates, Gregor The Death Dance, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - East Dunbartonshire, weans
t might happen!” And he wis right, you never ken whit might hap
1 matches

Nicol, Alissa Poor Wee Livvy, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
"Sumhin's no right in that wean's heid." Lewis w
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Radge Against the Machine: Deid Wirds, Deid Warlds, an Why Scots Maitters, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central - Bellshill, blog
donia (read our Scots content right here). As oor leid gets on it
1 matches

Cunningham, Liam Tam, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Bellshill, prose
Right lads, here's a story fir yeez
1 matches

Sutherland, Hope Twa sisters, een room, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Buckie, prose
very different. She’s raced right through i grades but I moved
n if I wis lucky I hid masel right at the back. But no, she’d
. But no, she’d easily stan right at i front. A suppose we are
eather teamed up tae wind her right up. The present we’d bought
ou to be quiet". It wound her right up. We found it affa funny bu
6 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
Ri meal wis a big success. A right enjoyed watchin' ma brur an'
ma brur an' 'e's burd gerrin' right in roon' aboorit even if A co
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Afore we hud ri telly, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Saltcoats, prose
“Aye, right enough, George. Must bey gett
his dowt wint oot near enough right awaw.
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
An’ wiz full right up tae ‘er eyes
How isit ye hink yur a’ways right Ye’d even argy black wis wh
Right, she cawed him an effin’ B
ur effin’ slap Tae she went right ower the effin’ tap A’m j
it did Aye, efter a gied it a right guid shoogle.
11 matches

Alston, Connor THE BLACK-EYED CHILDREN OF SCOTLAND, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
the child had stuck its haun right through her chest holdin her
1 matches

@annieones tweeted
@AgentP22 Ye hink yer a right smarty pants, but ye actually (2021) twitter link

Dundee

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
they noddit, an let him go. 'Right then, you're on the next moth on page 53

2 matches

Robertson, Gary A Wee Dundee Xmas Poem, (Lidl 2020) Central, poetry
t? It seems like fowk ir goin right aff thir trolley
1 matches

Edinburgh

Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
he grun an then her feet wint right up intae the air. An here som on page 76

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 59 - Terry Fae Brooklyn, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - Aryshire, prose
t pit on a chairge. Served us right, I suppose, but it wis fower on page 136

2 matches

Higgs, Jo The tale of how Evan Evans scrapped wi Evan Nichols, (berfrois 2022) Central - Edinburgh, prose
s ah’ve been told, he wiz a right twig though. Perhaps on accou
�d aye fucking giggle an look right proud. Enormobibliotosspotifi
‘Yer a right tool’, Nichols laughed but
3 matches

McKillop, Roger The Appin Murderer, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, prose
at Lettermore. “We?” Aye right, there’d be nae “We” ab
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
(silly buggers - serves them right - while they are lookin' up
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
ae there we chairged, oan the right flank, bein’ withered by Go
he wa’ that had bounded oor right flank. A ran, desperate tae b
2 matches

McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
wid be the coup de grasse! “Right! Ye can have yer bluidy skis!
ept their wheels straight, at right angles tar the grid. The firs
2 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
d oan the descent, go tae the right haun’side o’ the river an
on an’ demonstrated, Speed, Right, Paddle like buggery! Beth le
2 matches

McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
e opined. “Ach it’s aw’ right, jist try it an’ relax an�
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
r from landin’ badly but ma right haun ended up oan her right b
haun ended up oan her right boob! “Oh A’m really sorr
ght back. Ok, on three?” “Right, ok …..One, Two, Three!”
e tramp bed, grabed her, oops right haun, right boob AGAIN! “Oh
haun, right boob AGAIN! “Oh God Jints,
7 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Sport, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
air’s future. Gin he turned right it wis the haircut, left he�
� wis gaw’n hame. He turned right an’ wis scalped. When he go
ake sure he was headin’ the right way, cause we couldnae get it
3 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Music, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
' though theres a gap tae yir right,
Expressin' pride, for right or wrong,
2 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
the confusion. And he has the right connections,” addit the you
“Just as you have the right connections, Bapu-ji,” saye
, to see that Beatrice is all right ... oh, no, this is too big,
. “We do what we feel to be right,” he sayed.
“Right,” thocht Beatrice, “I’m
10 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
wi’ Lorna tonight, he sais right back. Fair enough, so we both
er intae his touch. Ah feel a right wee slut, needy fir wha’eve
o much pettin’, always jist right tae th’ jerk oaf. Ah cannae
trailing up ma neck, stoaping right under ma ear. Ma eyes roll ba
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
‘’Aye, that’s right’’ ah tell him. ‘’Ah c
hits me, eh? like a straight right hand fae Anthony fuckin Joshu
if there is yin hing breathin right noo who loves me unconditiona
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
consider whether she might be right aw along. And that perhaps ah
ot in ma mind that ah did the right hing by him. Ah kin only hope
tives intae his water boattle right before the big race. Me and m
3 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
nemies in Edinburgh. That’s right, no everyboady is a fan ae th
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
nd the bloack is what ah need right noo. Especially since its jis
n at my heels. This feels the right time tae find sanctuary in a
gulp doon a moothful ae milk right fae the carton. He then place
he says, nervously ‘’Yur right, mate. Furget ah said anyhing
e table ‘’Aye, mibbie yur right, mate’’
7 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
tin oan the side table. ‘’Right, lads’’ ah tell thum. ‘
two wae the only hing ah goat right in ma life. Dinnae worry aboo
ae go near that hing. That no right, pal?’’ tae ma surprise a
3 matches

Glasgow

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
nuttin, a fuckin waster! Yer right! An it's aw ma dain, Coyle. A on page 11
Aye, it's yer actions right enough, that's whit defines y on page 12

7 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
Oor usual seats happen tae be right doon the front, where ah can on page 2
'Right, promise you won't laugh,' Do on page 4
s it clings tae him in aw the right places as he swaggers aboot t on page 6
The jealousy is fuckin rippin right oot me. Even in the dark ah c on page 7
'Aye, eh, suppose yer right.' Never argue wi bouncers, th on page 8
Also on pages 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 59, 61, 104
44 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
The stables stand tae the right wae a big stone courtyard in on page 4
him doon the street n he ran right intae them n started swingin on page 5
urds didnae dae much outside. Right intae a nice warm gaff, Oasis on page 6
an him a beaut. Big dirty wan right doon his cheek, sir. on page 9
'Right, eld yin, in the shop fur six on page 13
Also on pages 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 33, 37, 40, 46, 47, 54, 55, 59
38 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
r. Couldn't even keep a diary right. on page 6
'Ah feel numb, if that's the right word' on page 9
"Right, Robert, ah say tae him. on page 15
be easy. Ahm no sayin he wis right or wrong tae use a super like on page 16
d Robert. Everybody is starin right enough but Wonderful Christma on page 21
Also on pages 22, 27
7 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
s bulky, meanin ye cannae git right in 'ae look at yirsel. The li on page 2
atment. Let's git these hings right tae fuck. on page 3

47 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
f the wee eye at the opening, right? Then stab it intae the meat, on page 1
ae mah da an he starts wiring right intae thum like he's no ate f on page 2
ick oan the Jandin an ah step right fuckin in it, The vomit seeps on page 3
Ahm at mah da's funeral, right, an mah uncle plonks his big on page 75
n sausage fingers an stick it right in mah ear, It used tae make on page 76
Also on pages 171, 172, 173, 174, 175
34 matches

McCrory, Pat Lallans 57 - Jimsie’s Maw’s Soup, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
So right there an then he took oot his on page 29

2 matches

McCrory, Pat Lallans 56 - The Tale ae a Worm, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
Got aw his sums right, an never wud fight, on page 114

3 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Glasgow Gruffalo, (Itchy Coo 2017 ISBN: 978-1785300592) Central - Glasgow, weans
"Deep-fried fox? Izzat right wee Tonto? on page 5
"Right here at this loch, on page 12
"Aw naw, jeezo, iss cannae be right. on page 15
"Zat right?" sez the Gruffalo, tryin no on page 17

4 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Glasgow Gruffalo's Wean, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303425) Central - Glasgow, weans
So she daunered right oot, no gien a stuff. on page 9
An nae whiskers tae . . Right then, okey dokey! on page 12
you're no the Moose." "Ye're right, I'll no lie. on page 20
The paw prints went right tae the hoose ae Big G, on page 30

4 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
nel missin fae the grip on ma right haun side. Ah wiz aye a corri
“Right enough,” the wifey lisps th
, smotherin aa wonder. Tae ma right, the hill stript doon, spilli
wiz there an if Ah’d dasht right an hirpled fast as fast up Do
4 matches

Atkins, Elise Billy Barr ’n’ Jonny Jimison’s Day Oot!, (Scottish Book Trust 2023) Central, prose
“Oh right,” Jonny said, feelin’ a b
“Oh, right,” Jonny said.
oo. A large aviary wiz placed right at the door. As they passed,
“Aye, ye’re right. Sorry Mr. Lion.” The lion
“Aye, yer right enough. How aboot seventy fiv
5 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Aye, right,’ says Boabby. ‘In the so
shiverin droplets. Ah staund right in the midst of the thunderin
2 matches

Logan, Kirsty Lego, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
like lego. If it wisna lookin right, you could change it. Why cou
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ateur dramatics - inaudibly, right enough - as we walk taewards
‘Aye right! How’ma gettin hit wae the
we come back oot. We’d ran right oer the tap ay thum, dominati
�� the cunt sais an belts us, right square in the mooth afore ah
fair tae him, he’s steamin right in, jabbin cunts; any cunt he
8 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
They must’ve been oan it right through fae McDade’s birthd
‘Aye right, hink ah’m daft? Huv ye fuc
antin the kitchen done. We go right by Ibrox. Jump in the back if
3 matches

Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ae cuts through the air, gaun right fuckin through me; an unremit
Fuckin bam. They’ve goat me right by the baws, these cunts. How
when ah fuckin say it’s us, right?’ he sais, spittin the word
ye dae that fur? You’re no right in the fuckin heid.’ ah sai
‘Right, ah get it.’ ah sais, ‘ah
5 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
e build men. . .’ an he wis right. The sentiment bloody remains
‘Right, you.’ ah sais tae Tam, ‘
h sais tae the bastart. Boof! Right in there. Ah’m in nae mood
mes tae shove.’ he sais, ‘Right, Ye know how this works, eh?
always been an impetuous yin, right enough, an nae mistake. It’
5 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
week, come tae it. He’s no right the noo, ah’m tellin ye. Ma
ee in an he’s sittin there, right enough. Just starin at the te
ys jinglin ahent the door. ‘Right yous bastarts! Awaiy an get t
joke. Starin at me - starin right through me as though ah wisna
4 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Right, gies that you.’ Scanlon sa
ty pullin at me, an he stares right intae the core ay ma bein, it
�The Hammer! Some player man, right enough. That a wee bit ay chi
fae. Must’ve been terrifyin right enough.’ McShane sais, sarc
agine ye have, ah widnae know right enough. Ah’ve no seen it ye
5 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Aye, it has right enough’ Alec sais ‘but ye
‘Aye, yer right of course, but let me gie ye
‘He’s right, ye know Coyle. There’s sti
ngin in perfect afore stoppin right up agin the jack oan the left
‘Aye, that’s good right enough. Haudin doon a joab’
7 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ye sayin hello?’ Ged stares right through me. Ah’m still gett
‘Right, ah’ll no keep yies any lon
mes oan the tellie an gets me right in the mood fur a blow oot. U
e the gear talkin, but ah’m right on board wae it. Ah don’t g
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Pearcey repeats, angrily. ‘Right Doc. She’ll be better aff w
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
He’s dain somethin right though as he’s goat a stead
wis here first, ah’ve goat right ay waiy. Ye’ll huv tae reve
Aye, a wanker’s right enough, an ah concede defeat,
rns - an shakes his heid. ‘Right, ah’ll guide ye out. Watch
4 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
n joint ends aw oer the gaff, right?’ he sais wae some authorit
othy. Ah think ah kin hear it right behind me, the grunt ay its b
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
rove. ‘Here, is he gaun the right waiy?’ ah sais, mildly conc
1 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
an marchin powder - sell the right product at the right price an
product at the right price an the market comes tae
nlon goat a pass. It wis only right. Fuck aw tae dae wae him, ah�
nate, haughty tone - it rips right oot ay him. ‘You gotta just
t’s gonae go. ‘Fuckin too right it is Del Boy.’ ah sais, �
5 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
isnae seem tae appreciate it, right enough. Ah’m gettin the dis
‘Right, well. Working with your hand
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ood waster pals.’ she fires right back at me. ‘Everybody need
fault her thinkin - she’s right. Ah’d staiyed oan at school
uple ay flairs above, tae the right haun side ay the close, ah wi
3 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
r, still livin the dream. Aye right. Still, it’s good to huv a
tae the left and wan tae the right. These two doors were origina
side. We take the wan tae the right. This takes us intae the Celt
ursuin it any further. He’s right, ah suppose. Cannae really ar
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Park trife, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ept it’s no. It disnae seem right ah don’t think; that this l
hard tae tell wae these cunts right enough.
irm back, ready tae plunge it right intae him. The boattle leaves
3 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
“You live on your own, right?”
“Are you alone right now?”
2 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
'Mibbe you're right. That's dead profound. Mibbe
un tae the Centre mair often, right enough. Thursdays as well as
'Aye, right, hen.'
'Ah unnnerstaund wan thing right enough, Jimmy – syou're no
'Right, Rinpoche, this is it. Anne M
9 matches

Geraghty, Martin 378, (TheCommonBreath.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ace Dove? That’ll be fuckin right. Here…how yae no ready for
whole school. ‘That’ll be right, yir reekin’ a whisky.’
ins in his pockets. Aye…yir right son. Yir a wee genius. A chip
Right. Am gony get meshed up in Cro
4 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ted intae, an the tap dancer, right-haun side – the wan McDade
��Here ma man, yer no dain it right,’ McDade sais, ‘ . . . ye
wae the door ay the flat, ‘Right! Oan three,’ McDade sais, �
end, an come through wae ye. Right?’
ig silvery slash mark oan his right cheek’s curved, like the le
9 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
narios; wans were we sais the right things; wans were we won the
‘Right, ah’m gaun fur a pish. Ah�
it. Ye never goat it fae me, right?’ McDade sais, slidin his h
3 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Looked bugger all like that, right enough. The black, chokin, su
Time is a queer thing, right enough. Wan minute yer a wee
r’s. Ah never did tell her, right enough, an ah should’ve. We
The bath watter’s just the right side ay scaldin as ah lower m
, it’s a queer thing, time, right enough.
10 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
nuttin, a fuckin waster! Yer right! An it’s aw ma dain, Coyle.
me as an adult. She hud every right tae disown me, like her mothe
Aye, its yer actions right enough, that’s whit defines
done. Dain whit ye think’s right an hopin that yer moral compa
ks he wis a coward, an he’s right. He wis a bloody coward! He m
7 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
take it, laid oan, an at the right price, an shift it doon that
nny, the waiy he met his end, right enough. Fuckin toast, man. Wh
‘Fuckin too right ah um, brother. Whit ye intae
n blackcurrant, mate. It goes right through him.’ ah sais, an h
‘Too right Damo. Some fuckin laugh, eh?
5 matches

@johnstone_shane tweeted
piece ae mine tanned its wiy right in amangst this. Quality scre (2019) twitter link
then launched eez toothbrush right in efter it. Aaaaagh (2021) twitter link

Ayrshire

Wallace, Lorna An Ode Tae Tinder, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2020) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
Right tae yir door, claes oan the f
1 matches

General Central

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
e lass, A'm here tae set that right, on page 26
aff ae yer feet and wheech ye right intae ma bed; on page 55

3 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
ZAT RIGHT? on page 20

1 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
'Right,' he says. 'Spill. And for th on page 46

1 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
* He has got a right temper when he gets started on page 25
Cannae dae right fur daein wrang on page 35

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
h imagine whit Lizzie's daein right noo. She'll either be oan a p on page xix
n again. Ah cannae dae anyhin right by that wumman. She's never t on page 8
e the sign o the cross wi the right haun. And ah could never dae on page 10
e a normal name. Who in their right mind calls their child Stella on page 13
'Aye right. That's rich comin fae the wo on page 28
Also on pages 29, 33, 39, 43, 47, 83, 90
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Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
yir shune are left fir right." on page 25
for you've minded us right royally on page 54

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McDermid, Val The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Gowd Breeks, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
"Aye, right," the Tapster Lawyer agreed. on page 63

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Hershaw, William Lallans 56 - In The Classroom, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
"Right then," he caad, "Pey attentio on page 37

4 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 56 - Greenfield the Name O The Pit, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, poetry
as ony right native Orcadian. on page 107

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Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
'I'll decide what's right for them and what's wrong,' e on page 44
'Right c'mon,' Kevin says, an e put on page 45
ple ae words tae put somebody right aboot something an ye could s on page 47

4 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 74 - Burns an the Dictionar o the Scots Leid, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
: ‘Tam had got planted unco right, Fast by an ingle, bleezing f
1 matches

Robertson, Colin Lallans 81 - Wildlaw, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
in all its life forms has the right to exist, persist, maintain a
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
you’ve been. It’s no the right way.
1 matches

Heron, Caitlin Groonded, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
In ma room like a right dafty
1 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
I couldnae sleep. It happened right across fae the house, in the
I decided tae walk oot there, right intae a sneezing fit so's I c
And then it happened, I shot right up, I wis weightless fir a mo
yi are – that’s when yir right fir being abducted.
g and looking till I find the right place. Then I see a paw, stic
5 matches

Geddes, Jenny Fling the creepie in January, (McRenegade.Scots 2018) Central, blog
. Facebook. Social media? Aye right. It’s a place, as far as I
1 matches

Young, Clive Creative Scotland an the sowl o Scots, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
ised as a language in its own right”, the Creative Scotland def
1 matches

Coyne, Hilary The giant’s wife – or Ailsa the irked, (hilarycoyne.com/ 2021) Central, prose
e fir a start. By then he wis right ragin’. He’s no said in s
and wind at their backs, aye right – lucky them. I’d be turn
2 matches

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
crown, especially the Divine Right o Kings which Charles said wi

Donovan, Anne Hieroglyphics and Other Stories - All that Glistens, (Canongate 2004 ISBN: 1841955191) Central, prose
in things lik that and made a right neat wee card for ma daddy wi
sure you got the glue in the right places. But these pens were d
d him the middle finger of ma right haun, which wis thick wi soli
thumb and first finger of her right haun, twistin it roon as she
o soon. Ah wis feart as well, right enough. Ah’d never seen a d
5 matches

@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
disnae stop.. Have a made the right choice, do i need some mair s(2020)
tion and changing governments right away won't help us but it's p(2020)
have one either if not in the right environment shop bread goes m(2020)
@JaneyGodley You are right but I'm not liking what you s(2020)
@KMotherofcats Right I'm going before i ask fer ye(2020)
and 4 other occurrences.

@alistairdunn tweeted
isny dain it. fans are quite right tae get on their backs(2017)
right looking forward tae the fitba(2013)
right in the mood tae play fitba, f(2013)

@_Erinboyle_ tweeted
Fur feck sake right on que https://t.co/xvpmjssnz (2020) twitter link

@g_hibby tweeted
Right peeps.. Naw messing aboot her (2023) twitter link
lways a good sign I'm oan the right track.. ?? (2022) twitter link
eekin' oot the windae for the right time tae make a move... ?? (2022) twitter link
ae shape Freckles... :) I was right intae Meccano when I was a we (2022) twitter link
the left "For you" And on the right "Following" I noticed mine wa (2023) twitter link
and 9 other occurrences.

@gordimhor1 tweeted
oods that's the wheat.... Aye Right!(2019)

@fourmenterian tweeted
@WingsScotland Aye that was a right Rum do #ScotRiots(2015)

@MartinBroon tweeted
@Ianiesta8 Right, well, wid it no be a good id(2020)
this.??. See, Oor Mob keep Us right up tae date! Finger oan the p(2020)
ikeymckenna @pieandbov S’awe right, God’s ??A Clyde Supporter??(2020)
Right @ClydeFC We REALLY need tae h(2019)
hen He pits the boots oan the right feet! ??. Get in amongst them(2019)
and 11 other occurrences.

@RickHJohnston tweeted
a financial transaction with right to buy but as a secure shelte (2022) twitter link
her see the Ukraine ???? flag right now. Also they're trying to j (2022) twitter link
ndence day I'll raise a glass right enough, but I'm sure tae hae (2022) twitter link
ogues in a nation! Rabbie was right all these years ago. https:// (2022) twitter link
Yer right foot is gey close tae my hoos (2022) twitter link

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
team) for your continued work right now and your diligence for al(2020)

@SusiBriggs1 tweeted
tland @DerekBateman2 Aye, yer right.(2018)

@WhenDidADidny tweeted
@_aalf Quite right tae (2017) twitter link

@OliphantWullie tweeted
@BjCruickshank Aye right ! So we'll sing a song/hae ta (2022) twitter link
Aldo though, but a canny lad right enuff! (2022) twitter link
beggars mantle ringed wi gowd right enoughuff!!!! (2022) twitter link
fair tae Yogi.....he cawd it right !!!! (2022) twitter link
m no aff ma heid and did the 'right' thing !!! (2022) twitter link
and 6 other occurrences.

@Angela1Sinclair tweeted
king aboot it. Aff it’s heid right enuf(2020)
@raiphsays Yir dead right Raiph. How kid they vote tae (2020)
Angus is right. Gonny no dae that. It’s cla(2020)

@DABArbuckle tweeted
eachers fae! Naebody in their right mind wid be a tea(2020)
@frenchgranny If ah mind right, it wis yased in oor faimily (2020)
Is that guy oan the right a signer or is that his messa(2020)
For wance the BBC have got it right.(2020)

@bigandymccoll tweeted
This is right. Scots have got tae show the (2022) twitter link
A broken watch is right twice a day - watch this (sp (2022) twitter link
23, is focusing on his degree right now. But I don't doubt he'll (2022) twitter link
he wankers si they just glide right on past me. Different fer you (2022) twitter link
eBrodie @meljomur But she wis right not tae respect the AS verdic (2022) twitter link
and 2 other occurrences.

@PeoplesPoet77 tweeted
I didn't look impressed, damn right I wasn't impressed!!! (2022) twitter link
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@rattlecans tweeted
f. The Irish noted, if I mind right, that as many were those ye'd (2022) twitter link
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@weenell3 tweeted
@IanMurrayMP You're goin the right way tae gain votes by slaggin (2022) twitter link

@changed_days tweeted
ler! He's just no at his best right now and Bassey has been super (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
e in Scots' option at the tap right o yer screen. https://t.co/ZA (2021) twitter link
les, no books, so ye might be right! https://t.co/dRAWZFj7h9 (2020) twitter link
Oan RIGHT noo! #Scots https://t.co/Hlkv (2020) twitter link
t the language it uses is not right…’ https://t.co/nvWXtssdBE h (2019) twitter link
ye see this oan? We'll fix it right away. (2018) twitter link

@LowEndJardo tweeted
eding trolls intae careers as right wing wind up merchants (2021) twitter link
k details if she gives me the right look (2021) twitter link
ays a ps1 in the hoos n a got right intae Simpsons wrestling http (2021) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
@VeeferVicky Aye right ????(2021)

South East (Borders)

The Westender Pipin for the Young Yins, (The Hawick Paper 2008) Southern, newspaper
when a read aboot eet. It's a right guid thing for young yins tae
1 matches

The Westender Ins and oots, (The Hawick Paper 2007) Southern, newspaper
a can remember. Thone food is right popular. (a nearly said awfi
i popular bit it didnae soond right) Div ee mind o' the Red Rose?
2 matches

@jamie_ginger tweeted
er is just being a c*nt. fuck right of. #technologyisshit #CAD(2020)
and thought that ka b fuckin right. So changed the battery on th(2019)
pancake “ just doesni soond right. #pancakeday(2019)
va put the washing machine on right #womensworkisnvrdone(2012)
@LynseyDiva yir probulary right.. Glad that its past now it w(2012)
and 2 other occurrences.

@officialAliRed tweeted
And aye, they’re guid brakes right enough - erse ower heid type(2020)
@GirlchampJinty Thanks Jinty, right back at ya gal ????(2020)

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
tae bring mam and her big sis right thru’ WW2 and beyond... That(2020)
mps due to that splats on top right corners? ??(2020)
@HLTCOPOD Aye right?! ?? (2020) twitter link

South West (Galloway)

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
Ah jist am! RIGHT? on page 185

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
ey wes here in yin AD Maircht right intae England As gallus as ca on page 4
t, Wir Parliament formed, the right wing routit. on page 4
s in heaven Fir lassies ye're right the future's bidden. on page 42
way again. A'm jist becomin a right wee pain. Ad better get sober on page 43
s worked aw week so it's only right. A mean A've had some sleeple on page 45

5 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
raggety, right dosser, on page 30

1 matches

Evie OOR WULLIE’S SEASON’S GREET, (Largs Writers Group 2015) Central - Largs, prose
agin’ they hudnae time fur. Right fae the start, Betty wiz bril
hair thur wis some ham-actin, right enough.
2 matches

Haddow, Kris Ronnie's Story, (words.krishaddow.com 2011) Central, prose
e never asked me if a wis a’right. Instead, she shouted oot:
1 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
"Heh that's right. The Girnin Gates. Did that n
bunnies the day aw right."
ll oan a dam. It looked lik a right lonely loch, stretchin
"Right then smart-chops, tell mi, wh
Right enough! Ther wis a buildin. A
6 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 3, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
w. Ah hud decidit ma time wis right, an that Ah wantit oot frae t
e clock-tower dome an crashed right through the roof a the haw. I
an cloacked Sister Josephine right oan the side a the napper. Ay
3 matches

@StuartPoet tweeted
e and rockin the Bardic Mask! Right, Alloway and get ma jaiket ??(2020)
o this new international fest right here in D&G @DGWGO https://t. (2021) twitter link
@glasgowcathcart The right intervention to reach the rig(2020)
h woman from @LoveDunfermline right at the centre of tackling the(2020)
hame aboot the press). You're right about the meanings! Heelster-(2020)
and 4 other occurrences.

West Ulster (Letterkenny / L'Derry)

@fairfaaye tweeted
'I'm naw right at mesel, I need tae get mae (2020)

Coleraine Ulster (North Antrim)

East Antrim (Larne)

King, Angeline Weans o Latharna, (angelineking.com 2021) Ulster - Larne, weans
tions. There’s a swan on ma right wi strang airms an graceful l
Harry an Gary say that ah'm a right Jinny if ah play wi girls.’
cht. The Waterloo Road slopes right doon ontae the Coast Road on
‘Right, then, Billy, let us see this
foundert, but the cavers was right an saft throu ma hair, an the
9 matches

@Angelinekking tweeted
gelaGraham8 @Larne_Times Ah'm right an gled tae hear ye say that.(2020)

General Ulster

Stewart, Kenny The Proota Field, (Facebook 2021) Ulster, poetry
ctober if my memory serves me right
and a wee bit o cheese pushed right intae the middle.
he wee farmer sayin " Oh aye, right folks thats the last drill"
3 matches

Stewart, Kenny The Bread Van, (Facebook 2020) Ulster, poetry
roper and my memory serves me right
e was an Eaton emblem painted right there upon the door
Sure they pulled right out ye want tae see they went
3 matches

@OrangRuth tweeted
al followers who cherish your right to get aff yer tits cheaply a(2019)
@qnewsdesk Damn right, Jolene. Thon praduct the nig(2019)

@the_gellick tweeted
CrDoire @WJProgressive Divine right a notion fae the Stuart kings (2015) twitter link
May yer williewaughts be right guid the nicht! (2015) twitter link