The Maiden’s Leap - a story in Scots

The legend of the Maiden’s Leap is set over 400 years ago at Huntingtower Castle in Perthshire. This poem by Fiona Davidson tells the story in Scots alongside illustrations by Helen Wyllie and animation by Zoe Buyers. Are there any Scots words that are new to you? Here’s a list of a few words that might help:
Take a look at this handy guide - thanks to pupils of Perth High School for their contributions!
Lang syne = long ago
Cried hame = called home
Aw = all
Wisnae = wasn’t
Yin = one
Twa tours = two towers
Fearsum = terrifying, scary
Atween = between
Noo = now
Bonnie = pretty
Luve = love
Mither = mother
Thrawn = stubborn
Sae whan = so when
Veesit = visit
Thocht = thought
Bide = stay
Maist ithers = most others
Heided tae = headed to
Vyce caw’d oot = voice called out
Aboot = about
Fricht = fright
Whaur = where
Nivver = never
Keeked = looked
Loup = jump
Oor = our
Cooried = cuddled/snuggled
Neist = next
Thegither = together
Mony thanks tae Dr Michael Dempster fur help an advice wi Scots leid yaised in The Maiden’s Leap poem.
Take a look at the written poem, poems by pupils from Perth High School and a craft activity inspired by the Maiden’s Leap legend at www.hes.scot/maidens-leap
Discover more stories, films and activities to get you Inspired by the Past at www.hes.scot/inspired-by-the-past
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[@stlouisix3]

I'm glad to learn this traditional tale in Scots!

[@kellysouter4381]

Girls! Always such a worry!

[@stlouisix3]

Thanks for this, Dorothea was a bonnie lassie!!!

[@janicekrieger1922]

I loved this story in my ain tongue.