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Doric is the dialect spoken in north-east Scotland. In the past, Doric, was used to refer to all dialects of Lowland Scots, although now it is used exclusively for the north- eastern area, like Angus and Forres. Technically, Doric belongs in the Indo-… more »

The Norn Language was a language spoken in Scotland before the 19th century. The Norn language was primarily confined to Shetland and Orkney, of the coast of Scotland. Although it is impossible to say that it was not spoken in mainland Scotland, ther… more »

Scottish Gaelic was at one point the most prominent language spoken throughout Scotland. With its ancient origins and prominence within Scottish history, Scottish Gaelic is a linguistic heirloom of the Scots. Scottish Gaelic belongs in the Goidel… more »

The Gaelic Language Act 2005 was an act designed and passed by the Scottish Parliament, with the aim of increasing the recognition of the Gaelic language. Many consider the Gaelic language to be a precious heirloom of Scottish history, and as such it… more »

Predominantly in Scotland, English is used as the main language. Although like many aspects of the Scottish culture and life, even English has taken on a small Scottish twist and the result is called Scottish English. Most would consider that Scotland… more »