A passionate poem about language and cultural identity from Scots poet Len Pennie

Scots language poet Len Pennie found her audience via online platforms such as Tiktok and YouTube, with videos sharing her own poetry as well as the long-running daily series, 'Scots Word of the Day'.

This poem is a reflection on language, identity and tradition, as Pennie pits the Scots dialect against the pressure to conform to more standard forms of spoken English - and pledges to honour her background and keep her language and culture alive.

Scottish poet Len Pennie performs her poem "I’m No Havin Children" straight to camera. The poem explores the Scots language phrases she would teach to her children.