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Scots origins of place names in Britain

This guide is designed to help you understand more about the role of the Scots language in the origins of place names in Britain. It comprises:

a brief introduction to the language and
a glossary of Scots elements with examples of their use.

You can download it as an eBook:

Guide to Scots origins of place names in Britain

We also publish guides to how place names have been influenced by the Gaelic, Scandinavian and Welsh languages.

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