GIVEAWAY! – 3 copies of ‘Cauld Blasts and Clishmaclavers’: A Treasury of 1,000 Scottish Words

16th August 2020

We are delighted to have 3 copies of Cauld Blasts and Clishmaclavers: A Treasury of 1,000 Scottish Words by Robin A Crawford – to give away. Ideal for anyone who loves SCOTLAND (and it is a beautifully produced book, perfect for any coffee table)

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

HOW TO ENTER

• If you are not already a member of TripFiction, please sign up by going to www.tripfiction.com, scrolling down and clicking on the JOIN NOW tab (you will not be eligible to win a copy if you are not a member, even if your name is picked – this has happened several times in recent weeks!).
• Tell us in the Comments below what your favourite Scottish word is! Do so by midnight 29th August and the first three names out of the hat will be sent a copy each by the publisher. UK ENTRY ONLY

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