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In Scotland, we have three national languages – English, Gaelic and Scots. The 2011 census revealed that 1.5 million people identified as speaking Scots, yet much of Scotland’s population is unaware that they possess skills in reading, writing and speaking Scots. Scots is part of the West Germanic language family and is a sister language to English with close affinities with Scandinavian languages such as Danish and Norwegian. Scots has four main dialects: Insular, Northern, Central and Southern, but for me, it was just the way folk spoke in their everyday lives. Growing up in rural Aberdeenshire, I didn’t realise that the way people speak – in Doric, a vernacular or byleid of Scots – was a special and unique trait of the regions people, lore and history. At the time, I was unaware of the similitude of Scots to other European languages, I was unaware of the language’s history and the significance of the literature written in the language, and I was unaware of i
Q Tell us about your childhood.
A I had a wonderful childhood growing up in a very warm and loving family. I m an only child and lived with my parents, Raymond and Jean, in the country which was idyllic.
As well as their positive influence I had a grandmother who adored me and my wonderful Aunt Lily who is like a second mother.
I was involved in music from an early age singing in the church choir and at school.
A lady called Ethel Benson got me to sing in church when I was about five and that was it. I had discovered something that made me feel wonderful, excited and complete. I went through a Star Wars, BMX, Go Kart, Scrambler and photography phase too.
Mark Lanegan announces poetry book âsequelâ to 2020 grunge memoir
The book will feature 76 poems by the former Screaming Trees frontman
Mark Lanegan has announced the release of
Leaving California, a poetry book âsequelâ to his 2020 grunge memoir.
The former Screaming Trees frontman released the book
Sing Backwards And Weep last year, detailing in it his time in the Seattle music scene in the â90s.
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Sing Backwards And Weep, âwhere loose ends are tied and others left for deadâ.
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âA brilliant work of true transformation, these poems also chronicle Lanegan’s exit from California for the literal greener pastures of Ireland,â the site continues. âAs someone who has survived it all, he must have known this move was the next level of perseverance. Thereâs a pacing anxiety leading up to the move, turbulence in the transition, and a calm consideration once heâs settled.â