Although English is the primary language in Scotland, it has been said that Scotland and the US are similar countries separated by a common language. We will continually be updating this section with some of interesting grammatical differences.
Nappy - you do not want to use a nappy to wipe your mouth after dinner.....especially a dirty
one. Nappy = Diaper
Pavement - It is illegal to ride your push bike on the pavement. This being the case you would
think that they must have some great bike trails in town. Not the case. Pavement=Sidewalk
Pants - Unless you want to get hit, you should not compliment a lady on her pants. Pants = underwear
Toilet - At least they say it as it is rather than trying to glorify it by calling it a restroom. Toilet = Bathroom
Digestive - In the US you would expect to find a Digestive in the pharmacy. Over here they are one aisle over from the produce. Digestives = Cookies
Trolley = On a golf course, it's a golf cart. At the grocery store, it's a cart....with 4 wheels.
Buggy = Golf Cart or a stroller
Creche = Nursery
Dodgy = Questionable or Shady
Rubbish = poor quality, bogus...as in, "That's Rubbish"
Hiya = Hello
You alright? = How are you? At first I kept thinking that I didn't look well....
Chocolate = Hot cocoa
Crisps = (Potato) Chips
Chips = French Fries
Puddings or Puds = desserts
Biscuits = cookies
Knackered = completed whiped out, overly tired
