Hmmm 'scotch cow'...
"Scottish" is the correct adjective to use for people and things from Scotland, while "Scotch" is now primarily used for specific products like Scotch whisky and Scotch beef, and using it for people can be considered offensive. People from Scotland are called "Scots" (noun) or "Scottish" (adjective).
Scottish
- Adjective for people: Use "Scottish" when referring to people from Scotland (e.g., "a Scottish person," "Scottish culture").
- Adjective for things: Use "Scottish" for most things (e.g., "Scottish law," "Scottish history").
Scotch
- Adjective for specific products: Use "Scotch" for legally protected products originating from Scotland, such as:
- Scotch whisky
- Scotch beef
- Scotch broth
- Scotch tape
So is a cow a product or a thing?