Dynnargh Dhe Kernow
'Welcome to Cornwall'
Kernowek Dialect
Hello - Dydh da
Goodbye - Dyw genes
Please - Mar pleg
Thank you - Meur ras
Sorry - Drog yw genev
Dreckly – Whatever you have asked of someone, it will be done at some point in the future - "Will do it dreckly"
Ansom – Colloquial way of refering to someone, regardless of gender - "Alright me ansum?"
Proper job – A job well done, in reference to anything - "that pasty was a proper job"
Right on - A good response and a fond farewell - "Right on, catch you later"
My/Me lover – Similar use to 'my dear'
Wozelike – Referring to a mysterious somebody.
Kernowek Shanties
'Cornwall my home' - Fond memories of home as a young man whilst at sea.
'Trelawny' - Inspired by the imprisonment of Bishop Jonathon Trelawny at the Tower of London 1688.
'(What shall we do with) The drunken sailor' - Shared sailor experiences sung to accompany work.
'No hopers, jokers & rogues' - Celebrates the resilience and spirit of those who may be overlooked or dismissed by society
'A sailor ain't a sailor' - Changing nature of being a sailor in the modern world compared to the traditional seafaring life.
Sea shanties in Cornwall:
Falmouth (12th-14th June 2026)
Mevagissey (T.B.A)
The Lizard (12th September 2026)
The Acts of a Cornishman
The Coming Home Trees
Approximately four miles from crossing into Cornwall, you will be greeted by the 'coming home trees'; a small cluster of beech trees sat in an empty field, overlooking the A30.
This natural landmark is hard to miss - and impossible not to comment on, whether it is shouting 'oggy,oggy,oggy' or a simple 'the coming home trees'.
Scone Etiquette
The great debate of the South-West has lived amongst us for generations, the spark of every disagreement, and one that nobody can agree on.
Cornish way: Jam first, then cream
Devon way: Wrong.
The Patriotic Cornish Flag
Flapping in the wind, the flag of Saint Piran represents a long history of a distinct identity and heritage.
The black background symbolises the rich tin ore found in Cornish mines, whilst the tin, discovered by St Piran, flows into a white cross, depicitng prosperity for Cornish communities.
A Bird's Eye View
Cornish towns have become a hotbed for suspicious seagulls, finessing the act of swooping for their next meal.
Known for their plunge-diving and tide-following eating habits, the protected wildlife have dipped their wings in luxury, and will stop at nothing to steal your sweet treat.
The Passer-by
The 630-mile coastal stretch gives trekkers the journey into the past, or a coastal scientist examining the flaking granite rock.
An unspoken rule of coastal walking is the encounter with oncoming foot traffic. One must utter a sentence, a greeting, a head nod or a simple smile.
A Miner's Hack
The humble Cornish pasty derived from 17th and 18th century wives, sending their loved ones into the mines with an efficient and substantial meal.
Traditionally filled with meat and root vegetables, the crust served as a holdall for the miners, to avoid contamination and potential poisoning,
The Cornish pasty has become a Protected Geographical food, recognising that only pasties made in Cornwall from a traditional recipe can be labeled as "Cornish."
