Reports & Press Releases
Applications open for Doric Board’s Annual Awards 2027
Projects that focus on celebrating Doric language, culture and traditions are being sought as part of a new funding call. The Doric Board has opened applications to its eighth annual New Year Awards, providing financial assistance of up to £1000 to individual and...
4th Flora Garry Lecture
Join us for the 4th Flora Garry Lecture – Celebrating Lewis Grassic Gibbon Celebrate the life and enduring legacy of one of Scotland's greatest writers at the 4th Flora Garry Lecture, dedicated to the remarkable Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Enjoy an inspiring programme of...
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Remembering Ian Russell MBE
We’re profoundly saddened by the news that our friend and former director of the Elphinstone Institute, Emeritus Professor Ian Russell MBE, passed away this weekend.
John Dunn. The Copepods – Scots Radio Special Edition
In celebration o David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and his love o the links wi aa oor craturs in the warl, Frieda Morrison spoke tae the Chair o the Torry Heritage Group, John Dunn OBE, aboot the food cycle o the sea.
Doric Boot Camp, Portsoy 17th July 2026
Jamie Fairburn spiks aboot Doric Boot Camp 2026 Book Ticket on Eventbrite...
North Atlantic Fiddle Convention 24th -28th June 2026
Doric Stalwarts Celebrated at Scottish Samurai Awards
Founder of the OSS Ronnie Watt (10th Dan) OBE, ORS, with Frieda Morrison Sunday 29 March 2026 at Delgatie Castle was a proud and memorable day for Doric culture and those who champion it. At the prestigious Scottish Samurai Awards, organised by the Order of the...
Leanchoil
In 2018, the much- loved Leanchoil Maternity Hospital near Forres in Morayshire, was closed, due to staffing difficulties. But now a historic community asset transfer, by NHS Grampian, is about to be finalised and will lead to a refurbish and a re-purpose of the...
New Artwork on Formartine and Buchan Way
"A new artwork trail has been installed along the popular Formartine and Buchan Way funded by Nestrans. Each of the 11 corten steel signs feature a single line from 'Fit Wye' - a specially commissioned Doric poem by award-winning local writer Shane Strachan. The poem...