Why is a scottish house called a But n Ben?

Answer 1

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It's a two roomed house

But = livingroom
Ben = Bedroom

You'll often hear Scots say "Ben the hoose", which means the next room

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Im Scottish!

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good answer

Answer 2

thanx...i didnt know it was till then, i'll have a look later to see what the answer is!

Answer 3

A Butt and Ben is a two roomed cottage, the Butt end is the kitchen and the Ben is the sleeping area.

Its more commonly a holiday cottage rather than a permanently occupied house, the term is on the decline as most butt and bens have been demolished now in favour of better housing.

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I spent my childhood holidaying in Butt and Bens in the highlands

Answer 4

I have lived in scotland for 30 years and I have never called, nor heard my house called a "butnben".
Perhaps it is slang or a regional word. Try being more accurate with your questions

Answer 5

Good question! Dont know myself but will look on in the answers section.