Scottish Phrases Tapestries

When you hear the Scots saying geein' me the boak it means the person is feeling nauseous, their stomach is turning and they may want to throw up. Can also be shortened to just boak or boke.

it's a sair fecht for a half loaf is a Scots phrase for hard life or fight for very little return.

YER ARSE IN PARSLEY, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking nonsense. Also available in white text.

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Math fhèin is an exclamation of excellence in Scots Gaidhlig. So if you love to say things are excellent or simply love Scotland and its special language then this is for you.

GIE IT LALDY, a Scots language phrase, which means to gie it (give it) your all, to do something enthusiastically or with great gusto. Often shouted as words of encouragement to others. Also available in black text.

Give people a warm welcome to Scotland in Scottish Gaelic.

HAUD YER WHEESHT, a Scots language phrase, which means hold your tongue or be quiet. Also available in white text.

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Glasgow Scotland " The Dear Green Place" Art print.

YER BUM'S OOT THE WINDAE, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking rubbish. Also available in white text.

GONNAE NO DAE THAT, a Scots language phrase, which basically means please don’t do that. Also available in white text.

GLAIKIT, a Scots language word which basically means stupid or a bit simple. Also available in white text.

YER ARSE IN PARSLEY, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking nonsense. Also available in black text.

THE SUN'S NO OOT TAPS OAN!, a play on the Scots language phrase 'taps aff' (meaning tops off), so if the sun's no oot the taps oan. Also available in white text.

DINNA FASH LASS a Scots language phrase, which means don’t worry lass. Also available in black text.

BOLT YA ROCKET, a humorous Scots language phrase which basically means go away you annoying crazy person. Also available in white text.

FUR COAT AN NAE KNICKERS a Scots language phrase, a derogatory term which basically means someone may be all elegant and proper on the outside but in reality they a person of loose morals. Also available in black text.

THE SUN'S NO OOT TAPS OAN!, a play on the Scots language phrase 'taps aff' (meaning tops off), so if the sun's no oot the taps oan. Also available in black text.

MADE IN GLESGA (made in Glasgow). Also available in black text.

YOUR TEA’S OOT, a Scots language phrase, is basically a humorous threat which means you’re going to get battered or you’ve had it now. Also available in black text.

To describe someone as gallus means you consider them to be daring, bold, over confident or a wee bit cheeky. Also available in white text.

YER JAIKET’S OAN A SHOOGLY PEG (your jacket is on a wobbly peg) a Scots language phrase, which means watch your step, your pushing your luck! Also available in white text.

The Gaelic word Slàinte is often said for "Cheers" in Scotland with Slàinte Mhath it effectively means "Good Health" in Gaidhlig. A gift for any Gaelic speaker or lover. Good for any of the national celebrations like Burns Night, Hogmanay, St Andrew's Day or any day!

It's awfy braw it Scotland speak for "It's awfully beautiful". Could be used in reference to weather or some other item, like clothing.

For those who love Gaelic or are learning to speak Scotland's Gàidhlig, there's this simple design.

Smilin like a bylt haddie is a Scottish phrase "smiling like a boiled haddock" - translating as full of joy.

The Gaelic word Slàinte is often said for "Cheers" in Scotland with Slàinte Mhath it effectively means "Good Health" in Gaidhlig. A gift for any Gaelic speaker or lover. Good for any of the national celebrations like Burns Night, Hogmanay, St Andrew's Day or any day!

GIE IT LALDY, a Scots language phrase, which means to gie it (give it) your all, to do something enthusiastically or with great gusto. Often shouted as words of encouragement to others. Also available in white text.

HAUD YER WHEESHT, a Scots language phrase, which means hold your tongue or be quiet. Also available in black text.

UR YE ASKIN?, a Scots language phrase, which means are you asking. A wee exchange from the dance halls of Glasgow, which went a bit like this 'Ur ye dancin'? 'Ur ye askin'? 'Am askin'! 'Then am dancin'! Also available in white text. UR YE DANCIN? merch available too.

YER BUM'S OOT THE WINDAE, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking rubbish. Also available in black text.

PURE DEAD BRILLIANT, a Scots language phrase, which means something or someone isn't just brilliant but 5* brilliant. Also available in white text.

Are you a Scottish Canadian - from Canada and speaking or learning Gaelic? Then this is for you.