In "Vera," set in Northumberland, the use of Scottish terms like "lass" and "aye" reflects the historical and cultural connections between Northumberland and Scotland. Northumberland shares a border with Scotland, and historically, there has been significant cultural and linguistic interchange between the two regions.

Brenda Blethyn portrays the character Vera in the British TV series "Vera" using a Northumberland accent. This accent reflects the dialect of the North East of England, where the show is set.