Sunday, 17 January 2010
2nd Term Of Scottish Gaelic Classes Just Begun
Well returned to my second term of gaelic class on Wednesday. Was sure I was gonna be late but thank goodness I wasn't. I hadn't practiced anything so now I am even further behind the others in the class. I must admit, I knew it was going to be a challenge to learn Scottish gaelic, but boy, it really is a challenge! On Wednesday, it was if my brain had been switched off. It is really hard, and a little complicated. Some of the rules of the language are a little baffling to say the least. Anyway, I'm a trooper and very determined. Even if I never become fluent, at least I will have learnt the basics of this beautiful, and if I may say so rather neglected and unappreciated language.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Christmas Carol (Hark the Herald Angel's Sing)
Well, were coming up to that time again. it's nearly Christmas. So I thought I'd post a Christmas carol in Scottish gaelic, no... I didn't translate it! I wish!
Éisd 'San Iarmailt Oran Binn(Hark, the Herald Angels Sing))
Rann (verse):
Éisd san iarmailt òran binn:Glòir gun chrìch do Rìgh nan Rìgh;Sìth air thalamh 's tròcair shèimh,Dia is daoine rèidh ri chèil'.Duisgibh suas, a shluaigh, gu lèir,'S freagraibh caithream buaidh nan speur;Togadh talamh 's Nèamh an guth:Rugadh Iosa Criosd an diugh.
Séist (chorus):
Éisd san iarmailt iòan binn:Glòir gun chrìch do Rìgh nan Rìgh.
Rann (verse):
Crìosd, dhan toir na Nèamhan cliù,Crìosda, Tighearna mór nan DùlSeall e tighinn aig crìoch nan linn,Mac na h-òigh 's e bàidheil rinn.Seall an diadhachd anns an fheòil,Sgàil na daonnachd air a ghlòir:Ghabh e tlachd an comann dhaoin',Iosa, ar Imanuel caomh.
Séist (chorus)
Fàilt' do Phrìonns' na sìth on àird!Failt' do sholas Grian an àigh!Bheir e beatha do gach aon,Slàint' fo sgèith do chlann nan daoin';Chuir e uaith' a ghlòir le gràdhGus ar dìon bho chumhachd bàis;Togar leis-san daoine suas,'S nì e iad nan gineal nuadh.
Séist (chorus)
Éisd 'San Iarmailt Oran Binn(Hark, the Herald Angels Sing))
Rann (verse):
Éisd san iarmailt òran binn:Glòir gun chrìch do Rìgh nan Rìgh;Sìth air thalamh 's tròcair shèimh,Dia is daoine rèidh ri chèil'.Duisgibh suas, a shluaigh, gu lèir,'S freagraibh caithream buaidh nan speur;Togadh talamh 's Nèamh an guth:Rugadh Iosa Criosd an diugh.
Séist (chorus):
Éisd san iarmailt iòan binn:Glòir gun chrìch do Rìgh nan Rìgh.
Rann (verse):
Crìosd, dhan toir na Nèamhan cliù,Crìosda, Tighearna mór nan DùlSeall e tighinn aig crìoch nan linn,Mac na h-òigh 's e bàidheil rinn.Seall an diadhachd anns an fheòil,Sgàil na daonnachd air a ghlòir:Ghabh e tlachd an comann dhaoin',Iosa, ar Imanuel caomh.
Séist (chorus)
Fàilt' do Phrìonns' na sìth on àird!Failt' do sholas Grian an àigh!Bheir e beatha do gach aon,Slàint' fo sgèith do chlann nan daoin';Chuir e uaith' a ghlòir le gràdhGus ar dìon bho chumhachd bàis;Togar leis-san daoine suas,'S nì e iad nan gineal nuadh.
Séist (chorus)
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Gaelic proverbs
Gaelic proverbs
An nì chì na big, ‘s e nì na big.
What the little ones see, the little ones do.
Cha deoch-slàint, i gun a tràghadh.
It’s no health if the glass is not emptied.
Cha bhi fios aire math an tobair gus an tràigh e.
The value of the well is not known until it goes dry.
Cha dèan ‘Tapadh leis an fhìdhlear’ am fìdhlear a phàigheadh.
A ‘thank you’ doesn’t pay the fiddler.
Cha b’e là na gaoithe là nan sgolb.
The windy day is not the day for thatch-wattles.
Bidh an t-ubhal as fheàrr air a’mheangan as àirde.
The best apple is on the highest bough.
Ge milis am fìon, tha e searbh ri dhìol.
The wine is sweet, the paying bitter.
Fear sam bith a loisgeas a mhàs, ‘s e fhèin a dh’fheumas suidhe air.
Whoever burns his backside must himself sit upon it.
Gluais faicilleach le cupan làn.
Go carefully with a full cup.
Is e ‘n t-ionnsachadh òg an t-ionnsachadh bòidheach.
The learning in youth is the pretty learning.
An làmb a bheir, ‘s i a gheibh.
The hand that gives is the hand that gets.
Chan ann leis a’chiad bhuille thuiteas a’chraobh.
It is not with the first stroke that the tree falls.
Bidh mìr a’ ghill’ èasgaidh air gach mèis.
The smart fellow’s share is on every dish.
Cha bhi fios aire math an tobair gus an tràigh e.
The value of the well is not known until it goes dry.
Chan fhiach cuirm gun a còmhradh.
A feast is no use without good talk.
Cha tuit caoran à cliabh falamh.
Peats don’t fall from empty creels.
Cha toir a’bhòidhchead goil air a’ phoit.
Beauty won’t boil the pot.
Far an taine ‘n abhainn, ‘s ann as mò a fuaim.
Where the stream is shallowest, it is noisiest.
Na toilich do mhiann gus am feuch thu do sporan.
Check your purse before you please yourself.
Is uaisle am breid na toll.
A patch is better than a hole.
Tachraidh na daoine, ach cha tachair na cnuic.
Men will meet, but the hills will not.
Dùnan math innearach, màthair na ciste-mine.
A good dungheap is mother to the meal chest.
Am feur a thig a-mach sa Mhàrt, thèid e staigh sa Ghiblean.
The grass that grows in March disappears in April.
Bàthaidh uisge teth teine.
Hot water will quench fire.
Cha robh dithis riamh a’ fadadh teine nach do las eatarra.
Two never kindled a fire but it lit between them.
Chan eil deathach an taigh na h-uiseig.
There is no smoke in a lark’s house.
Cha chinn feur air an rathad mhòr.
Grass does not grow on the high road.
Cha d’dhùin doras nach d’fhosgail doras.
No door ever closed, but another opened.
Cùm do chù ri leigeadh.
Hold back your dog till the deer falls.
Cha dèan cas làidir nach ith brù mhòr.
The strong foot will not find more than the big belly will devour.
Cha d’fhuair sùil ghionach riamh cunnradh math.
A covetous eye never got a good bargain.
Cha do bhrist fear riamh a bhogha nach d’fheum fear eile ‘n t-sreang.
No man ever broke his bow but another man found a use for the string.
Chan iongnadh boladh nan sgadan a bhith den t-soitheach sam bi iad.
No wonder the cast smells of the herrings that it holds.
Cha tèid nì sam bith san dòrn dùinte.
Nothing can get into a closed fist.
Ge milis a’ mhil, cò dh’imlicheadh o bhàrr dri i?
Honey may be sweet, but no-one licks it off a briar.
Gabhaidh an connadh fliuch, ach cha ghabh a’ chlach.
Wet fuel may kindle, but a stone never will.
Is sleamhainn leac doras an taigh mhòir.
The chief’s house has a slippery doorstep.
Ge b’e thig gun chuireadh, suidhidh e gun iarraidh.
Who comes uninvited will sit down unbidden.
Is truagh a’bhantrach a’ phiob.
Poor is the bagpipe when widowed.
Is fheàrr teine beag a gharas na teine mòr a loisgeas.
The little fire that warms is better than the big fire that burns.
Is àrd ceann an fhèidh sa chreachann.
Lofty is the deer’s head on the top of the mountain.
Is luath fear doimeig air fàire, latha fuar Earraich.
Swift is the slut’s husband over the hill, on a bleak day in Spring.
Bàthaidh toll beag long mhòr.
A little hole will sink a big ship.
Eiridh tonn air uisge balbh.
A wave will rise on quiet water.
Dèan maorach fhad ‘s a bhios an tràigh ann.
Dig your bait while the tide is out.
An nì a thig leis a’ghaoith, falbhaidh e leis an uisge.
What comes with the wind will go with the water.
Cha sgeul-rùin e ‘s fios aig triùir air.
It’s no secret if three know it.
Is ann den aon chlò an cathdath.
The tartan is all of the one stuff.
Socraichidh am pòsadh an gaol.
Marriage takes the heat out of love.
Is math an sgàthan sùil caraide.
A friend’s eye is a good looking-glass.
Breac à linne, slat à coille is fiadh à fìreach - mèirle às nach do ghabh gàidheal riamh nàire.
A fish from the river, a staff from the wood and a deer from the mountain - thefts no Gael was ever ashamed of.
Suirghe fada bhon taigh, ‘s pòsadh am bun an dorais.
Go courting afar, but marry next door.
Teine chaoran is gaol ghiullan - cha do mhair iad fada riamh.
A fire of broken peat, and a boy’s love, do not last.
Furain an t-aoigh a thig, greas an t-aoigh tha falbh.
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.
Nì òigear leisg bodach brisg.
A lazy youth will make an active old man.
Cha dèan aon smeòrach Samhradh.
One mavis doesn’t make summer.
Cha dèan cat miotagach sealg.
A cat in mittens won’t catch mice.
Cha chòir an t-each glan a chur uige.
The willing horse should not be spurred.
Chan i bhò ‘s àirde geum as mò bainne.
The loudest cow is not the best milker.
Cha shoirbh triubhas a chur air cat.
It’s not easy to put trews on a cat.
Is ladarna gach cù air a shitig fhèin.
Every dog is bold on his own midden.
The iongantas air a chat earball a bhith air.
The cat wonders at its own tail.
Cha sgal cù roimh chnàimh.
A dog yells not when hit with a bone.
Is bean-taighe ‘n luchag air a taigh fhèin.
The mouse is mistress in her own house.
Gach madadh air a’ mhadadh choimheach.
Every dog sets upon the stranger dog.
Cha mhisd’ a’ ghealach na coin a bhith comhartaich rithe.
The moon is none the worse for the dogs’ barking at her.
Bu gheur an cù a bheireadh an t-earball uaithe.
Sharp would the dog be that could snatch his tail from him.
Cha tàinig eun glan riamh à nead a’chlamhainn.
A clean bird never came out of a kite’s nest.
Gheibh cearc an sgrìobain rudeigin, is chan fhaigh cearc a’ chrùbain dad idir.
The scraping hen will find something, but the creeping hen will find nothing.
Am fear a bhios a’ riarachadh na maraig, bidh an ceann reamhar eige fhèin.
The man that divides the pudding will have the thick end to himself.
Am fear dan dàn a’chroich, cha tèid gu bràth a bhàthadh.
Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned.
Cha dèanar sagart gun fhoghlam, ‘s cha dèan foghlam sagart.
A priest should be learned, but learning won’t make a priest.
Chan eil saoi air nach laigh leòn.
No hero is proof against injury.
Fear gu aois, is bean gu bàs.
A son is a son until he comes of age; a daughter is a daughter all her life.
Is i mhàthair bhrisg a nì ‘n nighean leisg.
The active mother makes the lazy daughter.
Seachnaidh duin’ a bhràthair, ach cha sheachain e choimh-earsnach.
A man may do without a brother, but not without a neighbour.
Is fad’ an oidhche gu latha do dh’fhear na droch mhnatha.
The night is long for the husband of a bad wife.
Saoilidh an duin’ air mhisg gum bi a h-uile duin’ air mhisg ach e fhèin.
The drunk man thinks himself the only one sober.
Is treasa dithis a’ dol thar àn àtha na fad’ o chèile.
Two should stay together when crossing a ford.
An uair a thèid na mèirlich a throd, thig daoin‘ ionraic gu ‘n cuid fhèin.
When thieves dispute, honest men will get their own.
Am fear nach dèan cur sa Mhàrt, cha bhuain e san Fhoghar.
He who will not sow in March will not reap in autumn.
Am fear nach cuir a shnaidhm, caillidh e chiad ghrèim.
The man who puts not a knot on his thread loses the first stitch.
Am fear a thèid a ghnàth a-mach le lìon, gheibh e eòin air uairibh.
The man who always goes out with his net will catch birds sometimes.
Gabhaidh fear na sròine mòire a h-uile rud ga ionnsaigh fhèin.
The man with a big nose thinks everyone talks of it.
Bidh cron duine cho mòr ri beinn mun lèir dha fhèin e.
A man’s fault will be as big as a mountain before he sees it.
Ged bheir thu bean o Ifrinn, bheir i dhachaigh thu.
Though you should take a wife from Hell, yet she will bring you home.
Is ioma nì a chailleas fear na h-imrich.
Many a thing drops from the man who often flits.
Is fheàrr teicheadh math na droch fhuireach.
Better a good retreat than a bad stand.
Is ann an ceann bliadhna a dh’innseas iasgair a thuiteamas.
It is at the year’s end that the fisher can tell his luck.
Mol an latha math mu oidhche.
Praise the good day at the close of it.
Brìgh gach cluiche gu dheireadh.
The essence of a game is at its end.
An nì chì na big, ‘s e nì na big.
What the little ones see, the little ones do.
Cha deoch-slàint, i gun a tràghadh.
It’s no health if the glass is not emptied.
Cha bhi fios aire math an tobair gus an tràigh e.
The value of the well is not known until it goes dry.
Cha dèan ‘Tapadh leis an fhìdhlear’ am fìdhlear a phàigheadh.
A ‘thank you’ doesn’t pay the fiddler.
Cha b’e là na gaoithe là nan sgolb.
The windy day is not the day for thatch-wattles.
Bidh an t-ubhal as fheàrr air a’mheangan as àirde.
The best apple is on the highest bough.
Ge milis am fìon, tha e searbh ri dhìol.
The wine is sweet, the paying bitter.
Fear sam bith a loisgeas a mhàs, ‘s e fhèin a dh’fheumas suidhe air.
Whoever burns his backside must himself sit upon it.
Gluais faicilleach le cupan làn.
Go carefully with a full cup.
Is e ‘n t-ionnsachadh òg an t-ionnsachadh bòidheach.
The learning in youth is the pretty learning.
An làmb a bheir, ‘s i a gheibh.
The hand that gives is the hand that gets.
Chan ann leis a’chiad bhuille thuiteas a’chraobh.
It is not with the first stroke that the tree falls.
Bidh mìr a’ ghill’ èasgaidh air gach mèis.
The smart fellow’s share is on every dish.
Cha bhi fios aire math an tobair gus an tràigh e.
The value of the well is not known until it goes dry.
Chan fhiach cuirm gun a còmhradh.
A feast is no use without good talk.
Cha tuit caoran à cliabh falamh.
Peats don’t fall from empty creels.
Cha toir a’bhòidhchead goil air a’ phoit.
Beauty won’t boil the pot.
Far an taine ‘n abhainn, ‘s ann as mò a fuaim.
Where the stream is shallowest, it is noisiest.
Na toilich do mhiann gus am feuch thu do sporan.
Check your purse before you please yourself.
Is uaisle am breid na toll.
A patch is better than a hole.
Tachraidh na daoine, ach cha tachair na cnuic.
Men will meet, but the hills will not.
Dùnan math innearach, màthair na ciste-mine.
A good dungheap is mother to the meal chest.
Am feur a thig a-mach sa Mhàrt, thèid e staigh sa Ghiblean.
The grass that grows in March disappears in April.
Bàthaidh uisge teth teine.
Hot water will quench fire.
Cha robh dithis riamh a’ fadadh teine nach do las eatarra.
Two never kindled a fire but it lit between them.
Chan eil deathach an taigh na h-uiseig.
There is no smoke in a lark’s house.
Cha chinn feur air an rathad mhòr.
Grass does not grow on the high road.
Cha d’dhùin doras nach d’fhosgail doras.
No door ever closed, but another opened.
Cùm do chù ri leigeadh.
Hold back your dog till the deer falls.
Cha dèan cas làidir nach ith brù mhòr.
The strong foot will not find more than the big belly will devour.
Cha d’fhuair sùil ghionach riamh cunnradh math.
A covetous eye never got a good bargain.
Cha do bhrist fear riamh a bhogha nach d’fheum fear eile ‘n t-sreang.
No man ever broke his bow but another man found a use for the string.
Chan iongnadh boladh nan sgadan a bhith den t-soitheach sam bi iad.
No wonder the cast smells of the herrings that it holds.
Cha tèid nì sam bith san dòrn dùinte.
Nothing can get into a closed fist.
Ge milis a’ mhil, cò dh’imlicheadh o bhàrr dri i?
Honey may be sweet, but no-one licks it off a briar.
Gabhaidh an connadh fliuch, ach cha ghabh a’ chlach.
Wet fuel may kindle, but a stone never will.
Is sleamhainn leac doras an taigh mhòir.
The chief’s house has a slippery doorstep.
Ge b’e thig gun chuireadh, suidhidh e gun iarraidh.
Who comes uninvited will sit down unbidden.
Is truagh a’bhantrach a’ phiob.
Poor is the bagpipe when widowed.
Is fheàrr teine beag a gharas na teine mòr a loisgeas.
The little fire that warms is better than the big fire that burns.
Is àrd ceann an fhèidh sa chreachann.
Lofty is the deer’s head on the top of the mountain.
Is luath fear doimeig air fàire, latha fuar Earraich.
Swift is the slut’s husband over the hill, on a bleak day in Spring.
Bàthaidh toll beag long mhòr.
A little hole will sink a big ship.
Eiridh tonn air uisge balbh.
A wave will rise on quiet water.
Dèan maorach fhad ‘s a bhios an tràigh ann.
Dig your bait while the tide is out.
An nì a thig leis a’ghaoith, falbhaidh e leis an uisge.
What comes with the wind will go with the water.
Cha sgeul-rùin e ‘s fios aig triùir air.
It’s no secret if three know it.
Is ann den aon chlò an cathdath.
The tartan is all of the one stuff.
Socraichidh am pòsadh an gaol.
Marriage takes the heat out of love.
Is math an sgàthan sùil caraide.
A friend’s eye is a good looking-glass.
Breac à linne, slat à coille is fiadh à fìreach - mèirle às nach do ghabh gàidheal riamh nàire.
A fish from the river, a staff from the wood and a deer from the mountain - thefts no Gael was ever ashamed of.
Suirghe fada bhon taigh, ‘s pòsadh am bun an dorais.
Go courting afar, but marry next door.
Teine chaoran is gaol ghiullan - cha do mhair iad fada riamh.
A fire of broken peat, and a boy’s love, do not last.
Furain an t-aoigh a thig, greas an t-aoigh tha falbh.
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.
Nì òigear leisg bodach brisg.
A lazy youth will make an active old man.
Cha dèan aon smeòrach Samhradh.
One mavis doesn’t make summer.
Cha dèan cat miotagach sealg.
A cat in mittens won’t catch mice.
Cha chòir an t-each glan a chur uige.
The willing horse should not be spurred.
Chan i bhò ‘s àirde geum as mò bainne.
The loudest cow is not the best milker.
Cha shoirbh triubhas a chur air cat.
It’s not easy to put trews on a cat.
Is ladarna gach cù air a shitig fhèin.
Every dog is bold on his own midden.
The iongantas air a chat earball a bhith air.
The cat wonders at its own tail.
Cha sgal cù roimh chnàimh.
A dog yells not when hit with a bone.
Is bean-taighe ‘n luchag air a taigh fhèin.
The mouse is mistress in her own house.
Gach madadh air a’ mhadadh choimheach.
Every dog sets upon the stranger dog.
Cha mhisd’ a’ ghealach na coin a bhith comhartaich rithe.
The moon is none the worse for the dogs’ barking at her.
Bu gheur an cù a bheireadh an t-earball uaithe.
Sharp would the dog be that could snatch his tail from him.
Cha tàinig eun glan riamh à nead a’chlamhainn.
A clean bird never came out of a kite’s nest.
Gheibh cearc an sgrìobain rudeigin, is chan fhaigh cearc a’ chrùbain dad idir.
The scraping hen will find something, but the creeping hen will find nothing.
Am fear a bhios a’ riarachadh na maraig, bidh an ceann reamhar eige fhèin.
The man that divides the pudding will have the thick end to himself.
Am fear dan dàn a’chroich, cha tèid gu bràth a bhàthadh.
Who is born to be hanged will never be drowned.
Cha dèanar sagart gun fhoghlam, ‘s cha dèan foghlam sagart.
A priest should be learned, but learning won’t make a priest.
Chan eil saoi air nach laigh leòn.
No hero is proof against injury.
Fear gu aois, is bean gu bàs.
A son is a son until he comes of age; a daughter is a daughter all her life.
Is i mhàthair bhrisg a nì ‘n nighean leisg.
The active mother makes the lazy daughter.
Seachnaidh duin’ a bhràthair, ach cha sheachain e choimh-earsnach.
A man may do without a brother, but not without a neighbour.
Is fad’ an oidhche gu latha do dh’fhear na droch mhnatha.
The night is long for the husband of a bad wife.
Saoilidh an duin’ air mhisg gum bi a h-uile duin’ air mhisg ach e fhèin.
The drunk man thinks himself the only one sober.
Is treasa dithis a’ dol thar àn àtha na fad’ o chèile.
Two should stay together when crossing a ford.
An uair a thèid na mèirlich a throd, thig daoin‘ ionraic gu ‘n cuid fhèin.
When thieves dispute, honest men will get their own.
Am fear nach dèan cur sa Mhàrt, cha bhuain e san Fhoghar.
He who will not sow in March will not reap in autumn.
Am fear nach cuir a shnaidhm, caillidh e chiad ghrèim.
The man who puts not a knot on his thread loses the first stitch.
Am fear a thèid a ghnàth a-mach le lìon, gheibh e eòin air uairibh.
The man who always goes out with his net will catch birds sometimes.
Gabhaidh fear na sròine mòire a h-uile rud ga ionnsaigh fhèin.
The man with a big nose thinks everyone talks of it.
Bidh cron duine cho mòr ri beinn mun lèir dha fhèin e.
A man’s fault will be as big as a mountain before he sees it.
Ged bheir thu bean o Ifrinn, bheir i dhachaigh thu.
Though you should take a wife from Hell, yet she will bring you home.
Is ioma nì a chailleas fear na h-imrich.
Many a thing drops from the man who often flits.
Is fheàrr teicheadh math na droch fhuireach.
Better a good retreat than a bad stand.
Is ann an ceann bliadhna a dh’innseas iasgair a thuiteamas.
It is at the year’s end that the fisher can tell his luck.
Mol an latha math mu oidhche.
Praise the good day at the close of it.
Brìgh gach cluiche gu dheireadh.
The essence of a game is at its end.
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Scottish Cookbook
Maw Broon's But An' Ben Cookbook. Full of traditional recipes, but all new recipes, such as clootie dumpling, auld alliance pudding, American apple pie, a stick and a poke, rhubarb with a small bag of sugar, bramble jelly, plus recipes using fresh ingredients such as mussels, trout, and whisky marmalade. Scotland’s best loved matriarch launches her second cookbook with the secrets of her country cooking from the But An’ Ben.
Friday, 13 November 2009
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
The Lord's Prayer (In Scottish Gaelic)
Urnaigh an Tighearna:
Ar n-Athair a tha air nèamh, gu naomhaichear d'ainm.
Thigeadh do rìochachd. Dèanar do thoil air an talamh, mar a nìthear air nèamh.
Tabhair dhuinn an-diugh ar n-aran làitheil. Agus maith dhuinn ar fiachan, amhail a mhaitheas sinne dar luchd-fiach.
Agus na leig ann am buaireadh sinn; ach saor sinn o olc;
oir is leatsa an rìoghachd, agus an cumhachd, agus a' ghlòir, gu sìorraidh.
Amen.
Ar n-Athair a tha air nèamh, gu naomhaichear d'ainm.
Thigeadh do rìochachd. Dèanar do thoil air an talamh, mar a nìthear air nèamh.
Tabhair dhuinn an-diugh ar n-aran làitheil. Agus maith dhuinn ar fiachan, amhail a mhaitheas sinne dar luchd-fiach.
Agus na leig ann am buaireadh sinn; ach saor sinn o olc;
oir is leatsa an rìoghachd, agus an cumhachd, agus a' ghlòir, gu sìorraidh.
Amen.
Saturday, 10 January 2009
One Scotland Many Cultures
The lastest phase of the One Scotland Many Cultures campaign has begun as a new survey reveals young people's attitudes to racism.Two eye-catching new billboard advertisements will be displayed across the country from Monday January 29 symbolising the strength of Scotland's will to stamp out racism and discrimination.
The words 'Racism' and 'Discrimination' appearing in graffiti style on a blue painted wall are shown to be sprayed over by a large white cross - the Saltire powerfully overcoming and ridding Scotland of racism.
One Scotland
The timely message chimes with new findings from a small scale survey which reveals the attitudes of some 12 - 26 year olds across Scotland.
The Young Scot survey carried out in support of the One Scotland campaign found:
* The overwhelming majority thought it was unacceptable to be impolite or verbally offensive to people from other ethnic backgrounds; to speak negatively about people from different ethnic backgrounds to your family and friends in private or; to using derogatory terms when talking about foods and shops
* The majority agreed that there is prejudice in Scotland against people from a minority ethnic background
* The majority had heard people make racist comments
* Over a quarter reported that they felt they had been a victim of racist abuse, verbal or physical, because of their nationality, skin colour, racial, ethnic or cultural background
Speaking as she was due to meet Young Scot members in Glasgow today Communities Minister Rhona Brankin said:
"The voice of young people on this issue is essential. If we are to rid our society of this negative, disgraceful prejudice, young people must understand its impact and challenge others in society, including their peers, to stand up and speak out.
"Though not a comprehensive study into young people's attitudes, those taking part in this Young Scot One Scotland consultation have been honest in their views and some have acknowledged that perhaps there have been times when they behaved in a manner which is racist.
"We have always said that changing attitudes and behaviour is a tough challenge which can't be achieved overnight. It is encouraging to hear that young people agree that racism is unacceptable but we must continue to do more in order to challenge the racism which still takes place in Scotland.
"I hope that this phase of advertising, which so clearly echoes the very points made by those questioned in the survey, keeps the message on the agenda and shows our young people that we will continue to challenge racism so that the society they are part of and are growing up in is one which respects, values and protects the diversity of all its people."
Louise Macdonald, Deputy Chief Executive of Young Scot said:
"We know from previous work we've done that young people like to talk to us about their opinions on important issues, and this consultation has provided an easy and informed way for them to have their say.
"The One Scotland campaign has helped to increase awareness and understanding of race issues and the consultation was designed to complement and support that whilst also taking things a step further by giving young people a voice on racism.
"As an organisation and as a country it is vital for us to build knowledge and understanding of our young people, their views and experiences, as this is the only way we can start to address issues and overcome any barriers they face."
Five radio adverts will be broadcast across Scotland until February 18. These adverts were produced last year. Two portray the kind of circumstances where people might witness racism and carry the endline 'If you don't say something about racism, who will?' and three highlight real personal testimonies of three people and their experiences.
48-sheet and 96 sheet advertisements will be displayed at 196 sites across Scotland from January 29 to February 8, 2007.
Sunday, 4 January 2009
Clean Joke!!!
An American, a Scot and a Canuk
An American, a Scot and a Canuk were in a terrible car accident. They were all brought to the same emergency room, but all three of them died before they arrived. Just as they were about to put the toe tag on the American, he stirred and opened his eyes. Astonished, the doctors and nurses present asked him what happened.
"Well," said the American, "I remember the crash, and then there was a beautiful light, and then the Canadian and the Scot and I were standing at the gates of heaven. St. Peter approached us and said that we were all too young to die, and that for a donation of $100, we could return to the earth."
He continued, " So of course, I pulled out my wallet and gave him the $100, and the next thing I knew I was back here."
"That's amazing!" said one of the doctors, "But what happened to the other two?"
"Last I saw them," replied the American, "the Scot was haggling over the price and the Canadian was waiting for the government to pay for his."
An American, a Scot and a Canuk were in a terrible car accident. They were all brought to the same emergency room, but all three of them died before they arrived. Just as they were about to put the toe tag on the American, he stirred and opened his eyes. Astonished, the doctors and nurses present asked him what happened.
"Well," said the American, "I remember the crash, and then there was a beautiful light, and then the Canadian and the Scot and I were standing at the gates of heaven. St. Peter approached us and said that we were all too young to die, and that for a donation of $100, we could return to the earth."
He continued, " So of course, I pulled out my wallet and gave him the $100, and the next thing I knew I was back here."
"That's amazing!" said one of the doctors, "But what happened to the other two?"
"Last I saw them," replied the American, "the Scot was haggling over the price and the Canadian was waiting for the government to pay for his."
Monday, 22 December 2008
50 pure dead giveaways that you are Scottish
1. Scattered showers with outbreaks of sunshine and a cold northerly wind, is your idea of good weather.
2. The only sausage you like is square.
3. You were forced to do Scottish country dancing every year at high school.
4. You have a wide knowledge of local words, and know: Numpty is an idiot, Aye is yes, Aye right is No, Auldjin is someone over 40, and Baltic is cold.
5. You have an irrational need to eat anything from the chippy, as long as its deep fried - Haggis, pizza, white pudding, sausage, fish, chicken and battered Mars Bars.
6. You used to love destroying your teeth with - Penny Dainties, Wham Bars, Cola Cubes, and Soor Plooms.
7. You always greet people by talking about the weather.
8. Even if you normally hate the Proclaimers, Runrig, Caledonia, Deacon Blue, Big Country, etc, you still love it when they are played in a club abroad. (in fact you'll probably ask the DJ to play it)
9. You have an enormous feeling of dread, even when Scotland play a diddy team.
10. You are proud that Scotland has the highest number of alcohol and smoking deaths in Europe.
11. You used to watch Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade on a Sunday Afternoon with his lamp Paladdin.
12. You got Oor Wullie and The Broons books Every Christmas.
13. You only enjoy Weir's Way on the telly, when you are pissed.
14. You are able to recognise the regional dilect, (Glasgow) 'Awright pal, gonie gies a wee swatcha yir paper nat, Cheers, magic pal. (Aberdeen) Fitlike Loon? Furryboots ya bin up tae? fair few quines in the night, min. (Inverness) Ah-eee right enuffff! How's you keeeepeeeen?
15. You know the police are about to arrive when you hear someone shout-Errapolis.
16. You have witnessed a 'Square Go'
17. You know that when you are asked which School you attended they really mean, 'Are you Catholic or Proddy?'
18. You have eaten the following: Mince and Tatties, Cullen Skink, Tunnock's Teacakes, Snowballs and Caramel Wafers, Porage, Macaroon Bar, Baxters Soup, Scotch Pie, Oatcakes.
19. A Jakey has ask you for 10p for a cuppa tea.
20. You wait at the shop counter for 1p change.
21. You know that the right response to 'you dancing?' is 'you askin?' followed by 'am askin' and finally 'then am dancin'.
22. You associated sawdust with vomit, coz the 'jannie' always, used to pour it over sick in school.
23. You lose all respect for a groom who doesn't wear a kilt.
24. You don't do shopping, you 'go for the messages.'
25. You're on a bus and the drunk picks you to sit next to.
26. You are able to conduct a 20 minute phone call using three words only,-- Awright, aye, and naw.
27. When you refuse the offer of a drink, you hear, ' You no well?'
28. You have heard the following:
You canny fling pieces oot a 20 storey flat,
700 hungry weans'll testify to that,
If its butter, cheese or jelly,
If the breed is plain or pan,
The chances o' it reachin earth,
Are ninety nine tae wan.
29. You know that going to a party means bringin a Kerry oot.
30. Your holiday in Benidorm is ruined when you hear there is a heatwave back home.
31. Scotlandgo 2-0 up against the French, and you immediately think, getting beat 3-2 was 'no a bad result'.
32. You can pronounce: McConnochie, Ecclefechan, Milngavie, and Kirkcaldy.
33. You love deep fried Pizza.
34. You can't pass a Kebab shop after being at the pub.
35. You are used to four seasons in one day. (winter, winter, autumn, winter)
36. You can fall when drunk and not spill your drink.
37. You see people wearing shellsuits with Burberry accessories, and think 'thats class'.
38. You measure distance in minutes.
39. You understand Rab C. Nesbitt.
40. You (if you ARE Scottish that is!)
2. The only sausage you like is square.
3. You were forced to do Scottish country dancing every year at high school.
4. You have a wide knowledge of local words, and know: Numpty is an idiot, Aye is yes, Aye right is No, Auldjin is someone over 40, and Baltic is cold.
5. You have an irrational need to eat anything from the chippy, as long as its deep fried - Haggis, pizza, white pudding, sausage, fish, chicken and battered Mars Bars.
6. You used to love destroying your teeth with - Penny Dainties, Wham Bars, Cola Cubes, and Soor Plooms.
7. You always greet people by talking about the weather.
8. Even if you normally hate the Proclaimers, Runrig, Caledonia, Deacon Blue, Big Country, etc, you still love it when they are played in a club abroad. (in fact you'll probably ask the DJ to play it)
9. You have an enormous feeling of dread, even when Scotland play a diddy team.
10. You are proud that Scotland has the highest number of alcohol and smoking deaths in Europe.
11. You used to watch Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade on a Sunday Afternoon with his lamp Paladdin.
12. You got Oor Wullie and The Broons books Every Christmas.
13. You only enjoy Weir's Way on the telly, when you are pissed.
14. You are able to recognise the regional dilect, (Glasgow) 'Awright pal, gonie gies a wee swatcha yir paper nat, Cheers, magic pal. (Aberdeen) Fitlike Loon? Furryboots ya bin up tae? fair few quines in the night, min. (Inverness) Ah-eee right enuffff! How's you keeeepeeeen?
15. You know the police are about to arrive when you hear someone shout-Errapolis.
16. You have witnessed a 'Square Go'
17. You know that when you are asked which School you attended they really mean, 'Are you Catholic or Proddy?'
18. You have eaten the following: Mince and Tatties, Cullen Skink, Tunnock's Teacakes, Snowballs and Caramel Wafers, Porage, Macaroon Bar, Baxters Soup, Scotch Pie, Oatcakes.
19. A Jakey has ask you for 10p for a cuppa tea.
20. You wait at the shop counter for 1p change.
21. You know that the right response to 'you dancing?' is 'you askin?' followed by 'am askin' and finally 'then am dancin'.
22. You associated sawdust with vomit, coz the 'jannie' always, used to pour it over sick in school.
23. You lose all respect for a groom who doesn't wear a kilt.
24. You don't do shopping, you 'go for the messages.'
25. You're on a bus and the drunk picks you to sit next to.
26. You are able to conduct a 20 minute phone call using three words only,-- Awright, aye, and naw.
27. When you refuse the offer of a drink, you hear, ' You no well?'
28. You have heard the following:
You canny fling pieces oot a 20 storey flat,
700 hungry weans'll testify to that,
If its butter, cheese or jelly,
If the breed is plain or pan,
The chances o' it reachin earth,
Are ninety nine tae wan.
29. You know that going to a party means bringin a Kerry oot.
30. Your holiday in Benidorm is ruined when you hear there is a heatwave back home.
31. Scotlandgo 2-0 up against the French, and you immediately think, getting beat 3-2 was 'no a bad result'.
32. You can pronounce: McConnochie, Ecclefechan, Milngavie, and Kirkcaldy.
33. You love deep fried Pizza.
34. You can't pass a Kebab shop after being at the pub.
35. You are used to four seasons in one day. (winter, winter, autumn, winter)
36. You can fall when drunk and not spill your drink.
37. You see people wearing shellsuits with Burberry accessories, and think 'thats class'.
38. You measure distance in minutes.
39. You understand Rab C. Nesbitt.
40. You (if you ARE Scottish that is!)
Saturday, 20 December 2008
Cultural Song Lyrics
This song was adopted as the official football anthem by the SFA in 1997. It was already the official rugby anthem.
Flower of Scotland
1.
O flower of Scotland
When will we see
Your like again
That fought and died for
Your wee bit hill and glen
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
2.
The hills are bare now
And autumn leaves lie thick and still
O'er land that is lost now
Which those so dearly held
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
Those days are passed now
And in the past they must remain
But we can still rise now
And be the nation again
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
