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Mary spent many years in France and would have used French when she returned to Scotland to claim her Scottish throne. French words and terms became part of the English language. Scotland had a close relationship with France via Mary of Guise, and others, and as with Mary, Queen of Scots, the English language became peppered with French.

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Which countries speak Scottish?

Scottish is not a language. People are Scottish, and speak English with a Scottish accent. The Previous answer is not correct. Scottish (or Scottish Gaelic) is a language, and it is spoken in Scotland, alongside English.


Do the Scottish people speak galician?

No, Galician is spoken in a region of Spain. Scots generally speak English and some also speak Scottish Gaelic.


What language do the Scots use?

Scottish-EnglishScots andScottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig)These are the three main languages. Everyone speaks English and is is officall main language. In the east and south people often speak Scots a sister language of English. It gives Scottish-English many of the words that are associated with the Scottish stereotype: "aye" for "yes", "hoose" for "house", "moose" for "mouse", "dreich" for "wet" etc. Scottish Gaelic is spoken in the west and north and on many of the islands. It is the lots language that has almost died out due to the English language. Examples of words taken from Gaelic can still be seen in Scots and Scottish English for example the word "Loch" meaning Lake.


What language used to be spoken in Scotland?

Scottish Gaelic and Scots were historically spoken languages in Scotland. Nowadays, English is the most commonly spoken language in Scotland.


What langue does scootish people speak?

Scottish people speak English, typically with a Scottish accent. Some regions of Scotland also have Scots Gaelic as a language spoken by a minority of the population.

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Which Scottish queen was half french?

Mary, Queen o' Scots


How do you say world in Scottish?

World remains world. Scottish is not an actual language, Scots is the recognised language. Scots is a variation of the English language involving Scottish slang. World does not have a slang term.


How do you say warmly in Scottish?

"Scottish" is not a language but a word to describe something from Scotland. "Scots" is a dialect and "Scottish Gaelic" is a language.


How do you spell good in Scottish?

There is no such language as "Scottish".There is Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic language which would have math.The Scottish form of English is called 'Scots' which would have guid.


Which countries speak Scottish?

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What is the scottish Gaelic word for queen?

Irish Gaelic: bainríon Scots Gaelic: bànrìgh Welsh: brenhines


Do the Scottish people speak galician?

No, Galician is spoken in a region of Spain. Scots generally speak English and some also speak Scottish Gaelic.


What is Scotland's common language?

Scottish-standard English Scots Gaelic


What is the Queen of Scottish home?

The correct title is Queen of Scots, not Scotland. The present incumbent is theoretically Queen of Scots even if she did have a handbag hanging from her arm whe she received The Honours of Scotland, the Scottish Crown Jewels. The last Queen prior to the 1603 Union of the Crowns was Mary.


Who was the youngest monarch in Scottish history?

Mary, Queen of Scots. She became queen of Scots at just six days old when her father was killed at the battle of Soway Moss.


What language was Mary queen of Scots?

scotish and welsh


What are Scottish people called?

They are called Scots or Scottish.