PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

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