You loved the lads in Trainspotting, even if you had no clue what they said. Now a BBC online survey has found that favorite Scottish son Sir Sean Connery was the "most pleasant speaker" from Scotland, followed closely by Ewan McGregor (above) and Billy Connolly.
According to the survey, in the UK 54% of the population said they were pleased with the way they spoke, while a whooping 73% of those from Scotland said they were proud of their accent. The poll is part of a BBC project into the English language.
So, do you think you know Scots? Here's a sample translation:
Scottish - "Hinka cumfae cashore canfeh, ahl hityi oar hied 'caw taughtie."
English - "Do you think just because I come from Carronshore I cannot fight? I shall hit you over the head with a cold potato."
