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The words o Aberdeen poets will feature large in the Festival of Light
A festival of light will be returning to Aberdeen next month, with SPECTRA featurin the wirks o some o the city’s maist talented poets, including the North-East’s Makar, Sheena Blackhall. The four...
‘November’ bi Sheena Blackhall
This is a poem bi North-East Makar, Sheena Blackhall which interprets a John Clare poem in Scots. Mair information aboot the poem is available fae the Scottish Poetry Library. A Scots owersett o a...
Special Poem from North-East Makar – Sheena Blackhall
Have a look at another special poem recorded by North-East Makar, Sheena Blackhall for the Doric Board. This one is being used by the Dictionaries of the Scots Language as part of their anniversary...
The Mither Tongue – Billy Kay Publishes Audio Version of Acclaimed Book
The Mither Tongue, was described as one of the best 100 Scottish books ever written. Now, Newport-based author and Scots language expert Billy Kay has produced an audio version of his classic book.
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VSA – The Pride of Aberdeen
The short play written and directed by Mike Gibb to mark the 150th anniversary of the VSA charity is now available to view online. 'VSA - The Pride of Aberdeen' features Carolyn Johnston, Brian...
Aberdeenshire Writer Launches Unique Book of Children’s Rhymes
Gordon Hay, author of ‘Doric Nursery Rhymes for Loons & Quines’ A unique volume of children’s nursery rhymes in Doric has just been published by an Aberdeenshire author. Retired Peterhead solicitor Gordon M Hay has launched…
New Book Celebrates George Mackay Brown’s 100th Birthday
On Sunday the late author and poet, George Mackay Brown would have turned 100-years-old and a book has been published by Tippermuir Books Limited to celebrate this landmark. Edited by Jim Mackintosh...
Daniel Abercrombie – Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival launches on the 15th October and runs until the 31st October. With the theme 'Imagine', the festival hosts over 100 performers to take part in an...
Motion Lodged at the Scottish Parliament Celebrating the New Year Awards
A motion recognising the Doric Board’s recent launch of the New Year Awards 2022 has been lodged by an Aberdeenshire MSP at Holyrood. Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan, submitted the motion....
Across the Grain Festival 2021
Across the Grain Festival 2021 festival is happening this Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October. Find out more here Book noo an jine in!
Scots Language Awards 2021
On behalf o the Doric Board, congratulations tae the winners, nominees an performers at the Scots Language Awards 2021. Weel deen abidy. An a special mention tae Derrick McClure - presented wi the...
Doric Celebrated by North-East Group in Upcoming Festival
A group of North-East based writers are celebrating Doric's diversity as they participate in a festival which celebrates the local area's culture. Mearns Writers have created a new podcast...