Dialect dialectic

Re: Scotland’s Schleswigholstein question (Perspective, 17 April): I found Alexander Mccall Smith’s article on the pronunciation of “Gullane” very interesting, having friends in both camps. Thinkleaders

ing of folks in that location with an interest in the manner in which objects are arranged around their house, I imagine those in Gillin practice Fung Schway, whilst those in Gullin lean towards Fenn Shooey. COLIN BROWN

The Glebe Pencaitland, East Lothian

Having just returned from a pleasant sojourn in the Gullin and Nurth Berrick area, I was interested to read Alexander Mccall Smith’s perspective on place name pronunciation. Whether down to local dialect or otherwise, other interesting examples are Strathaven, Muthill and Culzean. I originally come from Kilmarnock, pronounced Troon.

BILL CLARK Hill Street, Crieff