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Alexander Smail

20 Scottish words and phrases for weather from drookit to plowetery

Scotland's weather is famously unpredictable, with rain, sunshine, and even snow all sometimes falling on a single day.

Because of this, it should come as no surprise that we have a sizeable vocabulary of words and phrases to draw from no matter what it looks like outside.

If you are from Scotland, or have spent some time here, you will likely have heard of at least a few of these—from dreich to roasting. However, there are also many words and expressions that are far less known. If you fancy testing your knowledge or adding a phrase or two to your vocabulary, here are some Scottish words and sayings that you can use to describe the weather.

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