Creative Scotland accused of neglecting north and north-east
Scotland’s arts agency has been accused of neglecting the north and north-east after it was revealed all jobs advertised since 2014 were for the Central Belt.
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New competition launched in Moray to find master of Doric poetry
A new competition has been launched to challenge people on their knowledge of Doric.
Meet Hector, the Bothy Ballads stalwart
If you happen to be walking through the beautiful woods of Finzean estate in Aberdeenshire, you might be lucky enough to hear a rich Doric voice rising in song.
VIDEO: Poetic powerhouse Sheena Blackhall keeping Doric and Scots alive
The language of the people has aye needed people’s champions to keep it vigorous.
Aberdeen University launches first comprehensive survey of Scots vocabulary since 1950s
Researchers at Aberdeen University will lead a new linguistic survey of Scots - the first such work carried out in about 70 years.
Doric at the centre of new documentary made by Aberdeen University
North-east Scots, usually known as ‘the Doric’ or ‘Toonser’ has been the subject of a new documentary, made by the University of Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Institute.
City’s first Doric poetry slam to take place
A new event to promote Doric among younger audiences has been launched.
Hector cements his place in Bothy Ballad folklore as he takes title for the sixth time
A north-east performer has cemented his position as a bothy ballads stalwart by becoming only the second person to claim the “champion of champions” title for the sixth time.
Fight is on to preserve the learning of Doric and its cultural heritage
Foo’s yer doos or fit like... if you’re sat there in bafflement then you clearly dinna ken yer Doric.
New Doric Portal will open up ‘lost’ marvels of the north-east language
A new scheme has been launched to create an interactive Doric Portal which will allow access to an unprecedented treasure trove of works in the language.
Doric Film Competition launches details of inaugural event in 2019
It will be the first-ever festival of film in the Doric language.
Doric grows in popularity as language classes set to expand at Aberdeen University
It’s an initiative that has already sparked global interest and now Doric language classes at Aberdeen University are set to double in size in 2019.
Film capturing north-east sights and sounds commissioned for Doric festival
A film created for the Across the Grain Doric festival will be showcased next weekend at the fish market in Peterhead.
Jon Baird backs Doric film competition
A leading Scottish movie-maker has backed a new Doric film competition which is taking place in 2019.
The film festival which will celebrate the Doric tongue
It is the language which resonated in Sunset Song, the Mearns-based novel which was recently voted Scotland’s favourite book.
Three Scots dialects added to new app by Highland developer
An app developer from the Highlands has taken an innovative approach to his debut product, by featuring Gaelic, Doric and well-known Glaswegian phrases in the game.
VIDEO: New classes to help north-east Scots become fluent in Doric
North-east residents are being taught to be more fluent in their “mither tongue” with the launch of a series of Doric workshops.
University awards Masters to famed Granite City-born poet, illustrator and singer
School’s out for summer - or very nearly - but life was moving at a hectic pace around Aberdeen University yesterday.
Aberdeenshire museum launch Doric trail
A farming museum has launched a new Doric trail to help promote a love of the local language.
New body promoting Doric launched in Aberdeen
A first of its kind body will be launched in Aberdeen today to promote the use of Doric and North-East Scots.
Helping babies fall asleep with Doric lullabies
A new musical scheme being undertaken in north-east libraries is helping babies fall asleep.
New campaigning body will launch this month to spread Doric’s appeal
A new group has been set up to boost the profile of the north-east’s dialect.
Moray linguist aims to get toddlers speaking Gaelic
A language expert in Moray wants to set up a group in the region to encourage toddlers to start speaking Gaelic.
North-east family united through love of Doric win poetry prize
A north-east mum who loves Doric so much that she only speaks English “when she has to” has won a competition aimed at keeping the traditional tongue alive.
It’s another quiz to test your Doric – but this time it has a festive twist!
Earlier this year we teamed up with our columnist Robbie Shepherd to test your Doric knowledge.
Doric Doyen Robbie Shepherd given honorary doctorate
One of Scotland’s best-loved broadcasters and champions of traditional music has been recognised by one of the country’s leading arts institutions.
VIDEO: Doric explained… by Youtube sensation Korean Billy
He's tackled Geordie, Scouse and Glasweigen.
Fitt’s this aboot? It’s Harry Potter… But not as you know it
It's a book which has been read by millions of people all across the globe and is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fanfare of trumpets.
North-east primary school rewarded for its dedication to Doric
A north-east primary school has been awarded for its dedication to the north-east's "Mither Tongue" during the first ever week-long celebration of Doric.
PICTURES: Aberdeenshire pupils host a community cafe with a Doric difference
A group of Aberdeenshire school pupils has created a community cafe with a Doric twist.
QUIZ: How good is your Doric? Do you know what these 17 phrases mean?
How good is your Doric? Why don’t you take our quiz and find out. Our columnist Robbie Shepherd has given us 17 phrases to test your local knowledge. Good luck!
Call for youngsters to enter Doric writing contest
Youngsters across Moray have been asked to embrace the region's heritage by taking part in a Doric writing competition.