The new leader of Aberdeenshire Council, Mark Findlater made his inaugural speech in Doric on Thursday. Mr Findlater is a Scottish Conservative and Unionist councillor for the Troup Ward and his speech was as follows:
“Is wis meant tae be yasee
69 Cooncillors en front o me
Garioch, Formartine, the Broch, Bloo Toon and Turra
Banff and thay Mearns, Kincardine, Braemar and Banchory
An away in atween
The folk hiv pit air trust in ee, tae spik and speer
Here in es bear pit for thay nithin forbae
Spik free and clear an listen weel
hink on fit ye dae an hud awa thay deel
Air trust is in your hans
Keep it weel and hud tae your lans
There is nae sik thing as a mere custodian
Be true and fair……. An hud gaun”
(Image Credit: Aberdeenshire Council)
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