A concise but comprehensive collection of Scottish words and phrases.

Brings together more than 1,500 of the most commonly used English cliches, outlining the meaning of each expression, its origins and the reason for its creation.

Includes more than 1,800 of the most frequently used idioms in contemporary British English, each with at least two example sentences. It is compiled with non-native speakers in mind.

This is a handy, pocket-sized guide to the many varied Scottish celebrations and festivals, both famous and lesser-known, from the Orkneys in the north to the Scottish borders in the south. Read all about all the weird and whacky customs that surround these festivals.

The legend of the little Scottish dog.

By and Large, the Most Annoying Cliches Ever.

A concise but comprehensive collection of famous Scottish quotes.

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Provides more than 11,000 examples of usage for 5,500 high-frequency English idioms. Here, entries are mainly standard British English, but also include slang and informal expressions.

The legend of the Loch Ness Monster.

Scotland has produced more leaders, inventors, engineers, doctors and writers than any other country of comparable size. This handy pocket reference book highlights key movers and shakers from the last millennium.

An effective aid for vocabulary development.

The meanings behind famous Scottish sayings.