At the weekend the BBC broadcast a programme about the dialect used in the Shetland Islands, derived from the extinct language Norn. Many words still used on the islands are Norn words, which speakers mix effortlessly with English. Although the dialect appears to be thriving, a group called Shetland ForWirds has been formed with the aim of keeping the dialect extant.
Sorry for the lack of updates, and for such a short post this time. Normal service will, with a bit of luck, be resumed once the kids return to school next week.
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