Aileen (AY-leen)
Ailsa (AIL-sa)
Bethia (BEE-thee-a)
Buchanan (byoo-KAN-uhn)
Cait (KATE)
céilidh (KAY-lee)—a party/dance
Deydie (DI-dee)
Lochie (LAW kee)
mo ghràidh (mo GRAAG)—my dear
Moira (MOY-ra)
shite (shite)—expletive
DEFINITIONS
braw—fine, grand
Drambuie (dram'bō ō ē)—a sweet Scotch whisky liqueur
Gandiegow—squall
Hogmanay—the Scottish celebration of the New Year
Irn Bru—Scotland’s most popular soft drink
ken—understanding
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo—musical performance at Edinburgh Castle of military teams, consisting of bagpipes and drums
postie—postman
reiving—stealing (something)
trainers—sneakers, tennis shoes
wynd (wīnd)—a very narrow street