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- 29 October 2025
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- Scottish Words-Phrases
Scottish words-phrases “Reek”
William Sinclair Manson
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A house full of dreams, William. How I love all these cottages, my friend.
awe thank you John, hope you are well..
“ Long may yer lum reek, long may your chimney smoke”: What a heartwarming well wishes to someone!! It touched me a lot. Thank you, Billy
hahahh long may YOUR lum reek pal..
Thank you so much, Billy. I like the long smoke from the chimney, that’s beautiful!
Thanks friend…
I think the Newfies (Irish heritage) have a similar long life saying….Long may your big jib draw. Cheers Billy. Allan
yes indeed they do Allan thanks mate..
What a wonderful post, William! I absolutely loved all your collections of Scottish sayings — each one carries such warmth, wisdom, and a sparkle of humor. They’re like wee windows into the heart and soul of Scotland. Reading them brings a smile to my face and a tug at my heart. Thank you for sharing such a delightful reminder of the beauty in words and heritage. 😃💕
awe thanks Carolyn, glad you like them and appreciate your time x
This phrase is so touching!
hehhe yeah its meant to be, thanks Susan..
These are so awesome. Might use some on friends!
make sure you say it in a Scottish accent lol.. thank you.