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Scots Scriever based in Dumfries and Gallawa?

Scots Scriever based in Dumfries and Gallawa?

The job o the Scots Scriever – enablit bi Creative Scotland alang wi the National Library o Scotland – ettles tae help wi the scrievin o original wark in Scots, an tae help spreid the word o how Scots maun be yaised in creative warks o different kinds. The 2023-24 Scriever will celebrate the Scots o Dumfries an Gallowa, an area weel-kent for it’s connections wi scrievin in Scots frae Robert Burns tae William Neill.” FIN OOT MAIR

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Scots Radio Episode 102

Scots Radio Episode 102

It’s Lammas time an wir celebratin the Hairst in this programme. Faan we look ower the stubble parks, wir seein the results o generations o lifetimes experience.
In this edition wir hairstin language, lore an music. Wir celebratin the Scots Language Awards wi Simon Thoumire, an Steve Byrne taks a close look at fit the new Scottish Languages Bill micht bring tae the fore.

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Another Story – A Scottish Story Telling Podcast

Another Story – A Scottish Story Telling Podcast

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival’s (13-29 Oct) new podcast series Another Story is the festival’s first ever podcast series. It includes six insightful and entertaining episodes featuring some of this year’s festival performers reading their favourite stories….

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Toulmin Prize 2023 Winners

Toulmin Prize 2023 Winners

Mony Congratulations to the Toulmin Prize winners for 2023.

Tracy Geddes and Rachel Matheson are baith winners ess ‘ear.

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Doric Film Festival Films tae be shown in Cineworld, Union Square

Doric Film Festival Films tae be shown in Cineworld, Union Square

The 48 Hour Film Project an’.SHMU poodly present a nicht o’ cracking wee short films showcasing the beezers o’ local filmmaking talent!

The screening will be followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers and networking drinks in the bar.

A fair pucklie o’ oor ain Doric Film Festival winners will be featured in the evening.

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Doric Board Announces New Event

Doric Board Announces New Event

Dinna miss iss ane! The Flora Garry Memorial Lecture - A North East Hairst A New Event from the Doric Board. Plans to stage a brand-new event inspired by one of the North East’s most important...

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Aul MacDonald Hid a Fairm

Aul MacDonald Hid a Fairm

Check oot iss great wee video o’ Aaron Gale’s bookie, ‘Aul McDonald Hid a Fairm’ sang and told by Aaron Gale and Jackie Ross. Funded by The Doric Board

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