One funny Scottish short story is 'The Wee Free Men' by Terry Pratchett. It has elements of Scottish folklore and is full of humor. The characters, like the Nac Mac Feegle, are small but feisty and get into all sorts of comical situations as they help Tiffany Aching.
A great pick from the best Scottish short stories would be 'Thrawn Janet' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It has elements of the supernatural and is set in a Scottish rural context. The story builds a sense of unease and mystery, with Stevenson's masterful storytelling bringing the spooky Scottish landscape and its superstitions to life.
Well, there's the story of the ghostly kelpie by a Scottish loch. A kelpie is a water spirit that can take the form of a horse. In this story, a young lad was lured by a beautiful horse by the loch, not realizing it was a kelpie until it was almost too late. Another short Scottish ghost story involves a ghostly clansman who appears at the site of an ancient battle, as if still guarding his territory.
There was a funny Scottish story about a shepherd named Ewan. Ewan had a very mischievous sheepdog. One day, while herding the sheep, the dog decided to play a trick. It started running in circles, causing the sheep to run all over the place in confusion. Ewan was shouting at the dog, but the dog just wagged its tail and carried on. In the end, Ewan had to chase the sheep all over the hillside himself, all while the dog watched, looking very pleased with itself.
Often, they have a strong sense of local Scottish culture. For example, they might include Scottish dialects which add to the humor. The settings are usually in the beautiful yet sometimes wild Scottish landscapes. Characters can be like the canny Scots we often hear about, with their unique ways of thinking and doing things.
Sure! Here's one. A Scotsman goes to the doctor and says, 'Doctor, I've got a pain in my back every time I bend over.' The doctor asks, 'How long have you had it?' The Scotsman replies, 'Only since I bought that new shovel!'
One funny story is about a Scottish football team's mascot. The mascot was a big furry animal and during a match, it slipped on the wet pitch while trying to do a little dance to cheer the fans. It ended up rolling right in front of the opposing team's bench, causing everyone to burst out laughing.
In a small Scottish town, there was an old man named Angus who always dressed up as Santa Claus for the local children on Christmas. One Christmas, his false beard got stuck in the door as he was entering a house. He had to stand there half - in and half - out while the kids laughed and helped him get free. It was a really funny incident that the kids still talk about every Christmas.
Here's one. A group of Scottish golfers were playing near a loch. One of them hit a wild shot that went straight into the water. He was about to give up on it when a huge fish jumped out of the loch with the golf ball in its mouth and dropped it right on the fairway. The golfer was so shocked but also thought it was the quirkiest thing ever. And he went on to have a great game.
Sure. There's a story about a Scottish man who went fishing. He was out on the loch all day and when he finally caught a fish, it was so small he said, 'Well, I'll just put ye back to grow a bit more, wee one!' and threw it back with a laugh.
One funny Scottish romance novel is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It has a great mix of time - travel, Scottish culture, and a passionate romance. The main characters' interactions are full of humor and charm.