Thanks for your reply Scabby.Here is some more about the Scots language assoc.I copied this so it's no' mah words.

The Scots Language Society was founded in 1972 and exists to promote Scots in literature, drama, the media, education and in every day usage.
Since Scots was once the state language of Scotland, it is a valid part of our heritage and the society recognises that it should be able to take its place as a language of Scotland, along with Gaelic and English.

As well as promoting the language and lobbying education authorities and the media for greater use of Scots, the society publishes the twice-yearly 'Lallans', the magazine for writing in Scots (free to society members) plus a news letter in Scots.
It holds its annual conference, which has been addressed by eminent writers, actors, journalists, musicians, television presenters, scholars and others, and runs competitions encouraging both adults and children to write in Scots.

The society can provide advice on the language to theatre companies, schools etc.

The society is a charity registered in Scotland CR 42507.

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The Scots Leid Associe The AK Bell Librar York Place Perth PH1 5EP SCOTLAND Telephone: (++44) 01738 440199 Facimile: (++44) 01738 646505