From everyday turns of phrase to cutting insults, Scottish slang is capable of being both poetic and humorous. Here’s a starter glossary of essentials for anyone new to Scotland or anyone looking to reacquaint themselves with Caledonian colloquialisms.

Here are 16 of the best Scottish phrases ever - as voted by our readers. We may be a little biased but it is very hard to deny that Scotland and its people have arguably the best and funniest...

From the modern 'Yer Da sells Avon' to the traditional 'away an bile yer heid', here are some of the best Scottish insults.