Reports & Press Releases
PerioDORIC Table of the Elements
Lorraine McBeath with her PerioDORIC Table of the Elements. Now, here's a novel take on the Doric: a PerioDORIC Table of the Elements created by Lorraine McBeath, an Aiberdonian, for a Science teacher. They are originally from Huntly and are both long residents of...
Festival o Light tae bring Sheena Blackhall’s poetry tae life on the streets o Aiberdeen
Scotland's festival of light will exhibit a World Premiere o an Illuminos wirk which features the wirk o Sheena Blackhall. As pairt of Spectra 2022, 'Six Frames' bi Illuminos will be premiered, interpretin six stanzas fae 'Twa Brigs Bussie' bi the North East Makar....
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 day event will begin on the 10th February an the organisers hiv...
‘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 Poem bi John Clare The kintra sleeps in haar frae morn till nicht;An,...
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 celebrations of A.J (Jack) Aitkin's 100th birthday. Aitkin was editor...
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 McDonald and Michelle Bruce with music by Mairi Paton Warren. The video...
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 and Paul S Philippou, ‘Beyond the Swelkie’ is a collection of poetry...
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 event that includes representatives from 12 different countries. To here...