Talking Scotsman

Talking Scotsman is the Scottish tongue in your pocket. Nearly 400 sayings, put-downs, proverbs and bits of patter, every one with its meaning in plain English and every one spoken aloud in a real Scottish voice. Tap a card and hear how it should be said. THE SAYINGS Seven decks to swipe through: - Put-Downs & Insults, for telling somebody exactly what you think of them - Everyday Scottish, the words Scots use all day long - Words of Wisdom, old proverbs that still hold true - Complaints & Moaning, mostly about the weather - Patter & Banter, for the pub and your pals - Love, Praise & Affection, the kind words and the toasts - Glasgow Talk, straight from the city The sayings were checked against the Dictionaries of the Scots Language, Hislop's Proverbs of Scotland and the works of Robert Burns. SOUNDBOARD Every saying on one screen, as a wall of buttons. One tap and it plays. Star your favourites, hit "Surprise me" for a random one, or press and hold to send the clip to a friend. PHRASE OF THE DAY Switch it on and a Scottish phrase arrives on your phone once a day, at a time you choose. Tap it and the Scotsman says it. SAY IT LIKE A SCOT Type something in plain English, pick how cheeky you want it, and see how a Scot would actually say it. SAY SUMMIT Type anything and hear it said back in a deep Scottish voice. THE SCOTSMAN'S VERDICT Show him a photo of your dinner, your car or your new shoes and he'll give you his honest opinion, with a rating out of five saltires. He judges things, never people. SCOTTISH WEATHER REPORT The real forecast where you are, with a proper Scottish moan to go with it. TAKE A QUIZ Three quizzes: General Mad History, Music and Bands, and Places of Note. Get all five right for a wee reward. USER GALLERY Send in your photos from around Scotland. Every one is checked before it goes up. Everything in the app is meant in good humour and aimed at nobody. Weather data from MET Norway.