scottish

Everyday

Scottish means from Scotland or to do with Scotland, its people or its culture. tree →

In the lessons

Geography: Scotland is a country in the north of Great Britain, part of the UK, with Highlands, lochs and islands. Culture: Scottish bagpipes, kilts, tartan, ceilidh dancing, Scottish folk tales such as the Loch Ness Monster. Phrases: Scottish Highlands, Scottish accent, Scottish flag (a white cross on blue).

Examples

• She has a Scottish accent. tree →
• We learned a Scottish dance called a ceilidh. tree →
• The Scottish flag is a white diagonal cross on a blue background. tree →
• Edinburgh is the Scottish capital. tree →
• Bagpipes are a Scottish instrument. tree →
• My friend is Scottish; she comes from Aberdeen. tree →
• But they had left watch-men on the wall to see that the Scottish soldiers did not come upon them un-a-wares; and so they felt quite safe. tree →

Note

Always a capital S. «Scottish» is the general adjective; «Scots» is used for the people and language; «Scotch» mostly for whisky and some foods. The Loch Ness Monster is a legend, not a proven animal.