The Broons facts for kids

The Broons is a popular comic strip that appears in a Scottish newspaper called The Sunday Post. It's all about the funny adventures of a big Scottish family with 11 members who live together in a house at 10 Glebe Street. The comic strip has been around for a very long time, making people laugh since it first started in 1936!

The stories in The Broons are written in the Scots language. This is a language that is closely related to English but has its own unique words and grammar, often used in Scotland. It adds a special touch to the comic, making it feel very Scottish.

Meet The Broons Family

The Broons family is made up of many different characters, each with their own personality. They often get into funny situations because of their different ideas and ways of doing things.

• Maw: She is the mother of the family and keeps everyone in line. She's very caring and always makes sure everyone is fed and happy.
• Paw: He is the father, and he often tries to be the boss, but Maw usually has the final say! He loves his family very much.
• Granpaw: The oldest member of the family, he loves to tell stories and sometimes gives advice (whether the others want it or not!).
• Hen: The oldest son, he's strong and often helps out around the house.
• Joe: Another son, he's a bit more modern and sometimes tries to impress girls.
• Daphne: One of the daughters, she's very fashionable and loves to go out.
• Maggie: Another daughter, she's a bit more down-to-earth and practical.
• Horace: The smart one of the family, he loves to read and learn new things.
• The Twins: These two young boys are always getting into mischief and playing pranks.
• The Bairn: The youngest member of the family, a baby who is always innocent and cute.

The Scots Language in Comics

Using the Scots language in The Broons makes the comic strip unique and helps to show Scottish culture. For readers in Scotland, it feels very familiar, like listening to people talk in real life. For others, it's a fun way to learn a little bit about a different language and how it's used in everyday stories. The artists and writers make sure that even if you don't know much Scots, you can still understand what's happening from the pictures and the context.

Images for kids

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  A classic drawing of The Broons by Ken H. Harrison from 1992.