Everybody needs a pick-me-up from time to time, and if you are feeling low or fed up, then some of these Scottish words and phrases are bound to make you feel better.
If you're wanting a smile on your face, look no further than the Scots language. For centuries, people in Scotland have spoken and written some of the most beautiful and memorable words and phrases that are still remembered to this day.
Coorie This cute Scots word means 'to cuddle or nestle in', especially when it is cold. With the temperature dropping lately, you may be using this one more than you thought you would in the middle of spring.View gallery Smeddum Meaning 'mettle', 'determination', 'drive', or 'spirit', this is a good word to remember if you are currently going through hard times and need to pick yourself up.
Gloaming Sometimes nothing can put a smile on your face like some pretty scenery and we're obviously not short of it in Scotland. The word 'gloaming' refers to twilight or dusk when things are particularly picturesque. Stravaig For those times when the world can get to be too much, maybe some stravaiging is what you need. This means 'to wander about aimlessly' and it is certainly true that some fresh air can clear your head.
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