Falkland, in Fife, was formerly a Royal residence; and the court manners, contrasted with those of the surrounding country, gave rise to the saying.
Ye ride sae near the rump, ye'll let nane loup on ahint you.
Ye rin for the spurtle when the pat's boiling ower.
That is, take precautions when it is too late.
Ye're sae keen o' clockin', ye'll dee on the eggs.
"Spoken to those who are fond of any new place, condition, business, or employment."—Kelly.
Ye're sair fashed hauding naething thegither.
Ye're sair stressed wi' stringing the milsey.
"A proverb addressed to those who make much ado about nothing, or complain of the weight of that work which deserves not to be mentioned. It refers to the cloth through which the milk is strained, being taken off the wooden frame, wrung out, and tied on again."—Jamieson.
Ye're seeking the thing that's no tint.