Scotland and the Scottish accent

This podcast episode is part of a series about different regional accents in the UK. In this episode, the host interviews a Scottish English teacher named Leslie, who shares insights on the differences between English and Scottish culture, as well as the features of the Scottish accent. Leslie explains that there are various types of Scottish accents, with notable differences between the East and West coast. She mentions that the Scottish accent often includes rolled R sounds in words like 'bright' and 'red,' and that some words like 'bath' and 'laugh' are pronounced similarly in Scotland but differently in England. Additionally, the episode touches on the perception of Scottish accents as trustworthy and the Scottish reputation for being thrifty with money.