“Hen” is used as a term of address for a woman in Glasgow: as in, “How ya doin hen?” – translation “How are you?”. Hen is a very common term of address for a woman north of the border, much like “love” in London – “love” though can be used to address anyone. Here is… Continue reading Hen: the Glaswegian factor
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Week 10 – discuss this painting
The Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch, better known by its shorter title The Skating Minister, is an oil painting by Sir Henry Raeburn in the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. It was practically unknown until about 1949; today, however, it is one of Scotland’s best known paintings. It is considered an icon… Continue reading Week 10 – discuss this painting
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