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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