May the 4th be with you!

Did you know so many Scottish actors contributed the global success of the Star Wars franchise?

Discover some of the big name Scots who fought in a galaxy far, far away...

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#starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou

#ScottishWordOfTheWeek is blether!⠀⠀
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To have a blether is to have a lengthy chat with someone. To be a blether is to be a bit of a chatterbox or big gossip.
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Example sentence: 'Let's grab a coffee and have a wee blether.'⠀

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A coo, a castle and a rainbow! What a treat.

Happy #coosday

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As they should!

Discover more fascinating Scottish trivia over on our website.

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Today's #ScottishWordOfTheWeek is straight out of 'The Tortured Poets Department'...

Gang in Scots is a verb meaning go. It was famously used by Robert Burns in his poem A Red, Red Rose.

'And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.'

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It's blowing a hoolie out there!

Happy #coosday

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Star Trek character Scotty is being played by a Scottish actor for the first time!

At the end of season two, Martin Quinn appeared as a younger Scotty in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.He's returning for season three.

He told BBC: 'We are rebranding him. He's from Paisley now.'

#Scottishwordoftheweek is baffies.

Baffies are cosy, loose-fitting slippers.

Example sentence: 'Quick, where's my baffies? I need to get the washing in before it rains.'

It's #nationalpetday

Scotland is known for it’s beautiful landscapes and rich heritage, but did you know it is also home to some of our favourite pet breeds?

Let's take a look at some of the most popular Scottish pets. Discover more: buff.ly/3vKGxMP

Your May issue is here!

This month, visit the picturesque Skye & Lochaber, read our exclusive interview with Scot Squad’s chief, comedian Jack Docherty, and discover the ancient woodland craft of birch tapping with a twist.

Discover more: buff.ly/4asrsyv

Just in a silly, goofy mood!

Happy (and itchy) #coosday

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It's #TartanDay !

The history of Scottish tartan is as long and complex as the pattern itself. What began as a simple clothing design later became a symbol of rebellion and battle.

However, the truth about clan tartans might shock you!

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#Scottishwordoftheweek is bealin'.

If you're bealin', you're furious! This can also be spelled as beelin'.

Example sentence: 'Cannae believe I missed it. I'm bealin'!'

Now that's golden hour! ☀️

The majestic Ben Lomond melting into the background.

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Two for one this #coosday

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Did you know that in Scotland April Fools' Day used to be called Hunt the Gowk Day?

We're not joking, promise. It's after midday!

Discover more about this old tradition: buff.ly/43DxiKR

#Aprilfoolsday #Aprilfoolsday history

Scottish word of the week is hee-haw!

This is used in a negative way to describe something of little or no amount. It basically just means 'nothing'.

Example sentence: 'You're getting hee haw after that behaviour!'

Right, enough ae yer cheek! 😝

Happy #coosday

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Hazy spring evenings are on their way!

We love this dreamy capture of the East Lothian countryside at sunset from the top of North Berwick Law.

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The #Kelpies celebrate their 10 year anniversary next month!

We chat to Richard Millar, chief operating officer at Scottish Canals, who commissioned sculptor Andy Scott to create the world’s largest equine structures in Falkirk.

Read more: buff.ly/43BG4Jd
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