Is Shetlandic a language?

Shetlandic, or Shetland dialect, could be described as Old Scots (which is related to Middle English) with a strong Norse influence. It’s a waageng (aftertaste) of Norn, an extinct North Germanic language spoken in Shetland until the 18th century. Most of their writing is in English.

What language is spoken in Shetland?

Modern Shetlandic Scots
The Shetland language or dialect is described as Modern Shetlandic Scots (a form of the Scots language) by some linguists.

Does Shetland speak Gaelic?

“Once again, the Scottish government has refused to recognise that there is no tradition of Gaelic in Shetland. Indeed, if the government were ever to look at Shetland’s historical language connections they would find that we have far more ties with Norwegian than Gaelic.

When did the Shetland become Scottish?

The islands became part of Scotland in the 15th century. In 1707, when Scotland became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain, trade between Shetland and continental northern Europe decreased….Shetland.

What kind of Scots do they speak in Shetland?

Shetland dialect (also variously known as Shetlandic, ( broad or auld) Shetland or Shaetlan, and referred to as Modern Shetlandic Scots (MSS) by some linguists) is a dialect of Insular Scots spoken in Shetland, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland.

Which is the correct spelling Shetland or Shetlandic?

‘Shetlandic’ is an English name used when writing in English. But, for dialect speakers among dialect speakers, the word is ‘Shetland’ (pronounced Shaetlan ). The name of the speech and the name of the islands are the same.

How can I find out more about Shetland?

This is a link to a website dedicated to Shetland dialect and culture. Created by the Shetland dialect campaign group Shetland ForWirds, it contains education resources for all levels, information about Shetland literature and an online dictionary. The website is continually updated with news of language events and a Sayin o da Week feature.

What is the name of the Shetland Islands?

But, for dialect speakers among dialect speakers, the word is ‘Shetland’ (pronounced Shaetlan ). The name of the speech and the name of the islands are the same. The modern Shetland dialect shares much with other branches of Scots, though the legacy of Norwegian is obvious still in place-names, vocabulary, expressions and pronunciation.