Reminds e of the (English) sports commentator who referred to the Dundee United football ground as "Tan-a-deechie" instead of Tann-a-dice (same as nice). One once called Alloa, Aloha as if it was somewhere in the South Pacific and, of course, there is the unforgettable "They'll be dancing in the streets of Raith tonight!" after Raith Rovers, a Kirkcaldy team. Greenock is invariably pronounced "Grennock" and Oban is Oh Bann. Even Glasgow (pron. Glas-go) becomes Glas - gouw.
Reminds e of the (English) sports commentator who referred to the Dundee United football ground as "Tan-a-deechie" instead of Tann-a-dice (same as nice). One once called Alloa, Aloha as if it was somewhere in the South Pacific and, of course, there is the unforgettable "They'll be dancing in the streets of Raith tonight!" after Raith Rovers, a Kirkcaldy team. Greenock is invariably pronounced "Grennock" and Oban is Oh Bann. Even Glasgow (pron. Glas-go) becomes Glas - gouw.
'Cromarty' is pronounced with the accent on the first syllable, correct? That was a new one on me.
Originally Posted by Phil
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