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The Scots Language: From Gaelic to Lallans
Before the Enlightenment reshaped Scottish thought, a distinct linguistic identity was forged in the Lowlands. This episode traces the evolution of Scots, the Germanic language spoken from Berwick to Caithness, and its complex relationship with Standard English. We explore how writers like Robert Burns and Hugh MacDiarmid elevated vernacular speech into high art, challenging the notion that literary merit required Anglo-Saxon grammar. The narrative moves through the Reformation’s impact on literacy, the rise of the Printing Press in Edinburgh, and the political tensions surrounding the Union…
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