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Northumberland Promise

Be a canny visitor by signing wor Northumberland promise. Taking the pledge means that you are a responsible tourist and will protect Northumberland’s wildlife, respect our landscapes and be kind to our locals during your Northumberland adventures. Plus, you can learn some of the local lingo ahead of your trip.

Be a canny visitor and sign our Northumberland Pledge

I will explore off the beaten track, but nivvor stray too far off that track

Know the lingo
nivvor = never

Staurt Patterson © Stuart Paterson

I will connect with nature, but winna get too close to wildlife

Know the lingo
winna = will not

© Brian Clasper

I will be canny to the locals and enjoy the craic

Know the lingo
craic = chatter, banter

© Brian Clasper

I will try the local scran and shop at small, independent businesses

Know the lingo
scran = food

© Matt Austin

I will dot aboot Northumberland by foot, bike or bus when possible

Know the lingo
dot aboot = move around

© @brock_and_betty

If driving, I will drive carefully and oney park in designated spaces

Know the lingo
oney = only

© @alphr_shotz

When it is time te gan hyem I will taak lots of memories whilst leaving everywhere as I found it

Know the lingo
te gan hyem = go home
taak = take

© Alan Wright

If you can do all of that hinny, we’d love to welcome you to wor Northumberland

Know the lingo
hinny = an endearment, probably derived from honey
wor = our

Staurt Patterson © @ngsphotography.uk
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