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Sean Murphy

13 of the best Scottish proverbs to use in everyday life

If there's one thing the Scots excel at, it's offering advice – whether you think you need it or not. If you grew up with Scottish grandparents or elder relatives, you'll already know they have a saying for every occasion.

Always keen to offer these snippets of advice (though perhaps less inclined to take the) in Scotland, there are hundreds of proverbs and sayings that are useful for nearly any given situation.

From the expressions your granny was fond of, to well-turned proverbs that have been around for centuries, there are some great sayings that are highly useful for getting through even the toughest of times.

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