Scottish Language Dictionaries (SLD) is Scotland's lexicographical body for the Scots Language. SLD is responsible for the major Scots dictionaries, the Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue and the Scottish National Dictionary. Since 2004, all 22 volumes of these major texts have been available, free, via the internet, as the Dictionary of the Scots Language.
The organisation was formed in 2002 and continues the work of several generations of Scottish lexicographers. The current project team includes editorial staff from the Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue and from the Scottish National Dictionary Association. SLD also undertakes a wide programme of educational and work throughout Scotland, with people of all ages and abilities.
Scottish Language Dictionaries is a Limited Company and Registered Charity in Scotland (SC230070).