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Talking Scotsman
The Scottish tongue in your pocket.
Talking Scotsman has been around since 2011, and version 2.0 is a full rebuild. It holds nearly 400 sayings across seven decks: Put-Downs & Insults, Everyday Scottish, Words of Wisdom, Complaints & Moaning, Patter & Banter, Love, Praise & Affection, and Glasgow Talk.
Every saying comes with its meaning in plain English and is spoken aloud in a Scottish voice. They were checked against the Dictionaries of the Scots Language, Hislop's Proverbs of Scotland and the works of Robert Burns.
Soundboard
Every saying on one screen as a wall of buttons. Star favourites, hit Surprise Me, or press and hold to send a clip to a friend.
Phrase of the Day
Switch it on and a Scottish phrase arrives once a day at a time you choose. Tap it and you hear it said.
Say It Like a Scot
Type something in plain English, choose how cheeky you want it, and see how a Scot would put it.
Say Summit
Type a short phrase and hear it said back in a deep Scottish voice.
The Scotsman's Verdict
Show him a photo of your dinner, your car or your new shoes and get his honest opinion, rated out of five saltires. He judges things, never people.
Scottish Weather Report
The real forecast where you are, with a proper Scottish moan to go with it. Weather data from MET Norway.
Take a Quiz
Three quizzes: General Mad History, Music and Bands, and Places of Note. Get all five right for a wee reward.
User Gallery
Send in your photos from around Scotland. Every one is checked before it goes up.