r/Scotland

Scotticism: outwith, skiffed (skimmed), snib (latch), playpiece, guisin (trick or treating), squint (askew), stookie (plaster cast), chap (tap), clap (pet), depute (deputy) & dreep

Moved to Glasgow a few years ago from sunnier climes and have always dreaded this time of year when it seems like the sun just shuts off for several months, but this year I am determined to not be so miserable and instead embrace the season, so am looking for any tips anybody might have for making the shorter days and colder weather a bit cosier and more enjoyable.

I work entirely from home, so I don't have to worry about commuting in the cold, but it can be a bit isolating, particularly when I clock in before the sun rises and clock out before it sets. I'm aiming to take a longer break at mid day to get outside, but it can feel like such a slog! I'd love to take my bike out, but it's hard to get motivated!

For those of you who have managed to find ways to embrace this time of year, how do you do it?

I'm always interested in learning about where names of lochs, mountains or towns in Scotland come from. Most are anglicised versions of Gàidhlig names.

This guy on Instagram is really informative and it seems the 'normal' pronunciation of Lochy is completely wrong.

We moved from wales where trick or treating is done on halloween is it done in scotland? We only moved in feb so

Archive link

https://web.archive.org/web/20261011123944/https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/north-sea-floating-wind-scotwind-snp-9276086

Hi.

I'm English. Grandfather from Kincardineshire.

I used to work in Scotland often, and stayed in various hotels. Often they'd come with breakfast. I have fond memories of travelling from the North of England across the border to a more beautiful, peaceful place.

The breakfast would often include black/white pudding, haggis, square sausage and potato scones. And on an evening there was plenty of Tenants on tap. I very rarely work in Scotland anymore, unfortunately for me, though my relatives get me melee pudding which I like with my breakfast. I am craving this type of breakfast.

I have relatives in Kincardineshire though, who I'm planning on visiting soon. The journey will take me 5.5 hours in car from Yorkshire.

I'll be leaving at about 4am. Is there anywhere you can recommend en route for a no frills breakfast as described?

I've googled "best Scottish Breakfast", but it sends me down the wrong path. Often too fancy for what I want.

Many thanks.

Maybe I'm too early, but man it was cold. And so suddenly I feel.