
Aye, it's dreich!
The word dreich has been voted the most iconic Scottish word in a recent survey by the Scottish Book Trust.
Perhaps it's not surprising that a word to describe typical Scottish weather topped the poll, but what else made the top 10?
You'll find the full list below, but if Scots words tickle your fancy, why not check out the Scots books we have for sale, or if you're looking for something useful as well as verbal, try our Gie it Laldy mug range!
Top 10 Scots words
Dreich - tedious; damp and wet
Glaikit - stupid or foolish
Scunnered - disgust or strong dislike
Shoogle - shake or move from side to side
Wheesht - call for quiet or silence
Fankle - to tangle or mix-up
Outwith - outside or beyond
Braw - fine or pleasant
Beastie - an insect or animal
Bumfle - an untidy bundle