We recognise Scots as one of the three historical indigenous languages of Scotland, along with Gaelic and English. For #BookWeekScotland, we’ve put together this video of our favourite Scots words. Hae a #blether with us and let us ken yours. | The Scottish Government

Here are some favourite Scottish words from the Scots Language Awards this month! We had a braw time at the Hands Up for Trad ceremony at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery where we enjoyed a blether about all things Scots. • Dundee and Angus Scots Scriever Taylor Dyson • Scots Writer of the Year Yvonne Tait • Slam poet Hamish MacDonald • Scottish Book Trust team member Lindsay Johnstone • Young Scots Writer of the Year Morven Templeton • Historian Terry McBride Thanks for sharing your favourite

44K views · 559 reactions | Deputy First Minister John Swinney has launched a new digital map, the first of its kind in Scotland. Created by the Scots Language Centre, the map shows Scots place names across the country. #EuropeanDayofLanguages | The Scottish Government | Facebook