Billy Kay

To everyone who abhors this ludicrous cultural assimilation here’s another sign from a close in Cupar that has relevance to Scots and reminds me of the Scots phrase, “Tak tent or it’s tint.” - take care or it’s gone - use it or lose it. Yaise yer leid ilka day o yer life, friens.

Whatever possessed St Andrews to rename the iconic Baxter Wynd. Did they also have North Britain - formerly known as Scotland in the address?

To everyone who abhors this ludicrous cultural assimilation here’s another sign from a close in Cupar that has relevance to Scots and reminds me of the Scots phrase, “Tak tent or it’s tint.” - take care or it’s gone - use it or lose it. Yaise yer leid ilka day o yer life, friens.

Whatever possessed St Andrews to rename the iconic Baxter Wynd. Did they also have North Britain - formerly known as Scotland in the address?

The other trip home to Ayrshire that I’m looking forward to is to the Girvan Folk Festival on the 1st weekend in May. Time to be confirmed, but Robyn Stapleton and I are likely to be there on the Sunday afternoon. Born in Kyle in the heart of Carrick wi a Gallowa legend! Cannae wait! t.co/ECBLMiBsa5

I sympthise as I spoon the last of my fine honey on the porridge. There must be a German compound which describes this condition: Honigangst ? Honigschmerz?

Love this image of a Scottish ship flying the saltire ensign in Veere - the Scottish Staple port in the Netherlands. We were present there for almost 400 years. The painting is in the town hall. Great to see the Dutch and Scots flags together in this 17th century painting.

Date for yer diary - Derval, April 24th. As pairt o the Lace 150 Celebrations, I'll be jyned by ane o the bonniest sangsters in Scotland the day Robyn Stapleton. Tell aw yer friens in Kyle, Carrick & Cunninghame that they can buy tickets here:

discoverdarvel.com/born-in-kyle/

Date for yer diary - Derval, April 24th. As pairt o the Lace 150 Celebrations, I'll be jyned by ane o the bonniest sangsters in Scotland the day Robyn Stapleton. Tell aw yer friens in Kyle, Carrick & Cunninghame that they can buy tickets here:

discoverdarvel.com/born-in-kyle/

Love this image of a Scottish ship flying the saltire ensign in Veere - the Scottish Staple port in the Netherlands. We were present there for almost 400 years. The painting is in the town hall. Great to see the Dutch and Scots flags together in this 17th century painting.

A wee reminder tae the 1500 folk who’ve listened to this book, that ye can treat yer lugs tae mair o ma douce tones wi Born in Kyle - also on Audible. It’s aw in the guid Scots tongue and is thrang wi quotes like this fae Burns. ‘Mon then!

A wee reminder tae the 1500 folk who’ve listened to this book, that ye can treat yer lugs tae mair o ma douce tones wi Born in Kyle - also on Audible. It’s aw in the guid Scots tongue and is thrang wi quotes like this fae Burns. ‘Mon then!

I’ve had two people interested, but will leave them up on the website till the end of next week so tell anybody who’s into bagpipes.

@joaokay.bsky.social’s crêpes aux crevettes - Breton prawn pancakes with new potatoes and leeks accompanied by a Valencian blend of Gewurztraminer and Moscatel: lychee, grass and tropical fruit bouquet with flavours of peach, white pepper and grapefruit. Braw.

I’ve had two people interested, but will leave them up on the website till the end of next week so tell anybody who’s into bagpipes.

@joaokay.bsky.social’s crêpes aux crevettes - Breton prawn pancakes with new potatoes and leeks accompanied by a Valencian blend of Gewurztraminer and Moscatel: lychee, grass and tropical fruit bouquet with flavours of peach, white pepper and grapefruit. Braw.

Thank you to the two people who have just bought the Audible version of Scots The Mither Tongue - you’ve taken it up to 1500 sold. This is one of my favourite passages from the book, and from the thousand year literary history I relate there - Chris Guthrie in Sunset Song.

Thank you to the two people who have just bought the Audible version of Scots The Mither Tongue - you’ve taken it up to 1500 sold. This is one of my favourite passages from the book, and from the thousand year literary history I relate there - Chris Guthrie in Sunset Song.

The view fae the swing park abuin Newport.

The view fae the swing park abuin Newport.

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The father of Argentine football is a Scot, Alexander Watson Hutton, whose first championship in 1891 ended in a play-off between Old Caledonians FC and St Andrews FC, with the St Andrews lads beating their fellow Scots. Independiente continues that tradition with this top.

I’ve been updating my cv for an upcoming event and went online to find the French name of the shoulder piece we honorary members of the wine confraternity, the Jurade de St Émilion wear. Voici ma épitoge, mes amis. I also came across this list, no realisin I wis amang sic guid companie!

Ma guid frien Mathew Fitt fae Scots Hoose Yaldi sent me this stoater o a cartoon fae the latest edeition o the Eejit Street comic for bairns. While I gree hailhertedly wi the sentiments expressed therein, I'm no sae shuir aboot the wey I'm depicted & telt him that ma hairdresser micht sue!

I was in Edinburgh flats at the time so there was no hiding place. I just couldn’t inflict my learning on the neighbours.

Bagpipe Central - Reel Set/Half Set of Highland Pipes for Sale Reel Set/Half Set of Highland Pipes for Sale  I bought the pipes second hand in the premises of J & R Glen in the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh c 1977

I didnae quite make it as a piper and nobody in the family picked them up, so if you know anybody who's after a lovely Reel Set/Half Set of Highland Bagpipes, they're on sale for £400 or nearest offer.

bagpipecentral.com/advert/reel-...

Bagpipe Central - Reel Set/Half Set of Highland Pipes for Sale Reel Set/Half Set of Highland Pipes for Sale  I bought the pipes second hand in the premises of J & R Glen in the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh c 1977

I didnae quite make it as a piper and nobody in the family picked them up, so if you know anybody who's after a lovely Reel Set/Half Set of Highland Bagpipes, they're on sale for £400 or nearest offer.

bagpipecentral.com/advert/reel-...

Thank you, Sue.

My introduction to Scots The Mither Tongue - the language that is spoken by 1.5 Million Scots and haunts the rest of the population. Over 30,000 people have read it over the years while over 1800 have listened to it on Audible in the last 4 years. On ye go, gie yer lugs and yer harns a treat🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️

Elvis wis also praisent in ane o the first jokes I hae mind o as a wean: Question: “Whit’s the difference atween Elvis Presley an Walt Disney?” Answer: “Elvis sings, an Walt disnae!”