Historical contact between Norn and Scots

This paper combines historical and linguistic data in attempting to date the establishment of Scots as a vernacular in Orkney (in addition to Norn).

This paper discusses Haldane Burgess’ relationship with the Faroese scholar, Jakob Jakobsen, and celebrates his influential contribution to the development of modern Shetland literature.

Keywords: Francis James Child, Svend Grundtvig, Arthur Laurenson, Jessie Saxby, Child 19, 'King Orfeo', Shetland Norn

... I would also like to mention two former colleagues, Thor-Sigurd Nilsen and Caroline Macafee, whose ideas and views helped shaped my approach to this book. My students, Barbara Loester and Sandra McRae, have taught me a great deal. ...