From the vehrus to the V&Eh, from matteramonial matters to shoppin’ – and never forgetting pehzn beans an’ pehzn peas – Wha Bohked in the Aspadeestra? is a delightful slice of the Tayside pie. Peppered with Bob Dewar’s quirky illustrations and salted with Norman Watson’s tongue-in-cheek translations, this wee gem of a book will resonate with Dundonians and their kin the world over.

M’wah. E’ve got tae skoot!

With the overhaul of Dundee’s waterfront and the building of the V&A museum Wha Bohked in the Aspadeestra a lighthearted book providing an overview of the ins and outs of the Dundee dialect will delight tourists and locals alike.

Locals will recognise themselves in these phrases and this will make a perfect memento of a visit to the Dundee area for tourists.

The author is well-known in the Courier catchment area in and around Dundee. Media coverage is anticipated.