Jist Sayin... by Lilian Ross

Fae fireside yarns tae simmer daydreams, iss rich collection o poems, stories, an prose brings e North-East o Scotland alive in its ain tongue. Jist Sayin… is a hairtfelt journey thro everyday life, love, memory, an mischief, aathin telt wi e humour, wairmth, an grit aat defines e Doric voice.

Wi pieces rangin fae e short an sweet haiku, Stranded, tae full-bodied tales like Country Clatter Annie an Krismiss is on its Wye, iss beuk celebrates e rhythms o rural life, e quirks o community, an e quait magic o language handed doon thro generations.

Whither ye’re a native spikker or new tae e Doric tongue, iss collection invites ye tae sit doon, tak a load aff, an enjoy a gweed aul blether on paper.

From fireside yarns to summer daydreams, this rich collection of poems, stories, and prose brings the North-East of Scotland alive in its own tongue. Jist Sayin… is a heartfelt journey through everyday life, love, memory, and mischief, everything told with the humour, warmth, and grit that defines the Doric voice.

With pieces ranging from the short and sweet haiku, Stranded, to full-bodied tales like Country Clatter Annie and Krismiss is on its Wye, this book celebrates the rhythms of rural life, the quirks of community, and the quiet magic of language handed down through generations.

Whether you’re a native speaker or new to the Doric tongue, this collection invites you to sit down, take a load off, and enjoy a good old chat on paper.