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Coorie In

Coorie - or còsagach in Gaelic

Coorie (ku:ri) enjoying life the Scottish way

Gaelic translation to nestle or snuggle, to be cosy

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What does it mean to "coorie in"?

In Scotland, you know you're in good company when a friend or family member pats a small space on their couch and invites you to "coorie in". Squashed next to them, you might not have an awful lot of room, but at least you're snug.

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Coorie has long been synonymous with nestling up to a loved one, but only recently has it entered everyday parlance as a way to describe a scene. One equally warm and comforting, where a cosy room lit by a flickering fire provides refuge from the banshee wind and horizontal rain outside.

https://www.independent.ie/life/why-coorie-is-so-much-more-than-a-scottish-version-of-hygge-37358227.html

Coorie is a Scottish word which traditionally means to snuggle or cuddle, but it has taken on a new meaning in recent years to become symbolic of the little things that make us happy - and it's perfect for the cold winter months.

Highland Coo with Calf

Gabriella Bennett, author of The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way, said the word is used to describe a feeling of "cool, contemporary Caledonia".

At the same time, though, it celebrates established Scottish culture too. "One that looks forward while also paying respect to our oldest traditions," Bennett added.

"Coorie is about learning to live better using what is around you. It's about drawing comfort from Scotland's oldest traditions and updating them for modern times.

"It's also about looking at how we buy, consume and spend our leisure time then trying to simplify the processes involved.

"A coorie way of life practises small, quiet, slow activities by engaging with our surroundings to feel happy."

https://www.tyla.com/healthy/life-what-is-the-scottish-wellness-trend-coorie-20181023

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Otto Theodore Leyde

(German born, Scottish painter of the 19th Century)

27 April 1835 – 11 January 1897

Otto Theodore Leyde was born at Wehlau, East Prussia. At the age of 19 he traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland where he eventually settled, becoming a naturalized subject of her Majesty.

After employment as a lithographic artist, he devoted himself to painting. He exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy and was elected an Associate of the Academy in 1870. He later became an Academician, and in 1886 he became Librarian of the Academy.

Leyde painted in oils and watercolors and became well known for his landscapes and genre subjects. As well as the Royal Scottish Academy, his paintings were exhibited in other places, especially in Scottish galleries.

Prices for Leyde's paintings range from $106 USD to $6,765 USD.