Join Dr Clive Young to discuss his new book Unlocking Scots: The Secret Life of the Scots Language.

The Scots language is the hidden treasure of Scottish culture. For many of us it is still how we speak to each other, how we express our feelings, our humour, even our Scottishness. It was created by millions of voices coming together to share words, phrases, jokes; to understand, act on and often laugh at the world around them.

Aye, but what exactly is ‘Scots’ anyway? Is it still a language? Was it ever one?

To answer these and many more questions posed by English and Scots speakers alike, Dr Clive Young sets out to uncover the secret life of Scots – the centuries of vibrant debate and unconscious bilingualism hidden beneath slang and touristy tea towels.

This event will take place on-site at the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

Public booking now open.

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