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It's time for our #FunScottishFactOfTheWeek! Scotland's official association with unicorns can be traced to the 1500s, when they first appeared on the royal coat of arms. #scotland #scottish

#ScottishWordOfTheWeek is bolt! This is a playful instruction meaning "go away". Example sentence: "Yer aff yer heid! Bolt, ya rocket!". Translation: "You're out of your mind! Get lost, you maniac!" #scottishwords #scotslanguage

We're back with another #FunScottishFactOfTheWeek! Around 200 people live on this beautiful Scottish island. #scotland #scottish

#ScottishWordOfTheWeek is press! (pronounced /prɛs/) This word refers to a cupboard, typically in a wall recess. Example sentence: "Can ye put the towels in the press?" #scottishwords #scotslanguage

Are you ready for another #FunScottishFactOfTheWeek? An Act of the Scottish Parliament in 1672 declared the Lion Rampant the exclusive property of the Sovereign! #scotland #scottish

#ScottishWordOfTheWeek is bumfled! (pronounced /ˈbʌmfəld/) This typically describes a wrinkled piece of clothing, and can be said of someone who looks untidy. Example sentence: "His troosers are aw bumfled!" #scottishwords #scotslanguage

The setting sun might make Scotland even more beautiful than usual! Where's your favourite spot to enjoy the longer evenings? 📍 The Church of the Holy Rude and Cowane's Hospital 📷 @/jamie.taylor.photography on Instagram

It's time for the #FunScottishFactOfTheWeek! The thistle has been associated with Scotland since the 13th century. #scotland #scottish

Happy #coosday from the handsome Dougal! 📷 @lochmelfort

Rachel and family enjoyed a sunny day at Kingsbarns beach this weekend. They had the tastiest shivery bites from Harbour Burger Kingsbarns – the dogs were very jealous but they got treats too! Have you enjoyed any Scottish adventures lately? Share them with #outandaboutscotland.

#ScottishWordOfTheWeek is hirple! (pronouced /ˈhɪrp(ə)l/) This verb means to hobble or limp. Example sentence: "I had to hirple home after I twisted my ankle." #scottishwords #scotslanguage

A sunny day puts us in the mood for adventures! If you could explore anywhere in Scotland, where would you go? 📍 Duart Castle, Isle of Mull 📷 davidmajesticphotography on Instagram

We're back with another #FunScottishFactOfTheWeek 🙌 Did you know that Falkirk's directors travelled by train to pay West Ham United in cash?

@Cristin55844431 Hi Cristina, these are stunning! We especially love the third image with the rockpools and blue sky. Do we have your permission to publish it in our #OutAndAboutScotland pages? If so, please can you send it in a direct message? We'll credit your handle of course 🙂 Thank you!

You cannot be bored with these surroundings,even if you're not a beachy person. #OutAndAboutScotland #connectwithnature #MorayCoastTrail

Happy #coosday from this moo-some twosome! 📷 Kath Flannery, DC Thomson

@ProfEspie This is a beautiful shot! Do we have your permission to publish it in The Scots Magazine's #OutAndAboutScotland pages? If so, please can you send it in a direct message? We'll credit your handle of course 🙂 Thank you!

Orange-tip in garden fly past - looking for a mate! @ScotsMagazine #OutAndAboutScotland

Handsome Storm has been enjoying the beautiful bluebells on his walks with our Editor, Robert, lately! Did you have any Scottish adventures this weekend? Share them with #outandaboutscotland for a chance to be featured in the magazine.

#ScottishWordOfTheWeek is drouth! (pronounced /druːθ/) This noun can refer to thirst – particularly for alcohol! – or a dry spell of weather. Robert Burns refers to "drouthy neebors" in his poem "Tam o' Shanter", meaning "thirsty neighbours". #scottishwords #scotslanguage