Cauld Blasts and Clishmaclavers

* A concise guide to the linguistic riches of one of our oldest languages, for fans of The Lost Words, lovers of all things Scottish and visitors to the North; * From ancient to modern: features the poetic and historical language of weather, land and sea, through to the living and vital language that Scots speak today; * 1,000 unique and evocative words described, put in context, explained; * Amusing, erudite and immaculately researched; * Perfect for anyone in love with words or lost language and the rich Scottish culture

A celebration of the irreplaceable magic of language. Here is the evocative vocabulary, wit and wisdom of the Scots language - in 1,000 gems.

A celebration of the irreplaceable magic of language, and the wit and wisdom of 1,000 Scottish words.

The Scots language is an ancient and lyrical tongue, inherently linked to the country's history and identity, its land and culture. In Cauld Blasts and Clishmaclavers, Robin Crawford has gathered 1,000 words from his native land - old and new, classical and colloquial, rural and urban - in a joyful and witty celebration of their continuing usage and unique character.

airt o' the clicky - bawheid - carnaptious - dreich - eejit - forefochen - Glasgow kiss - haver - inkie-pinkie - jags - kelpie - loch-lubbertie - meevin' - neuk - oxter - pawky - quaich - ramstam - simmer dim - tattie bogle - usquebaugh - vratch watergaw - yowe trummle