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Doric Dictionary

30 Nov, 2025

Doric Dictionary

We dinna stock Kynoch's Doric Dictionary atho we eese it aa e time! Bit ye can get a copy at But n Ben Bookshop in Stonehaven. An ither independent beukshops'll hae't inna - try Ellon, Aberdeen an Dufftown.

We don't stock Kynoch's Doric Dictionary although we use it all the time! But you can get a copy at But n Ben Bookshop in Stonehaven. And other independent bookshops will have it as well - try Ellon, Aberdeen and Dufftown.

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Awa Doon e Toon

27 Nov, 2025

Awa Doon e Toon

We're fair trickit aat Julia's beuk is oot an available tae buy on oor website. Iss wis a gran project wirkin wi an independent author an a student fae Robert Gordon University. Caitlin did a rare job on e picturs an really helpit tae bring Julia's fun poem tae life tae produce iss rare beuk fur bairns.

 

We're delighted that Julia's book is out and available to buy on our website. This was a wonderful project working with and independent author and a student from Robert Gordon University. Caitlin did a great job on the illustrations and really helped to bring Julia's fun poem to life to produce this wonderful book for children.

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Scots Language Publication Grant for Wirds o Banff: A Doric Glossary o the Wild

03 Nov, 2025

Scots Language Publication Grant for Wirds o Banff: A Doric Glossary o the Wild

We’re fair-trickit aat we've received a Scots Language Publication Grant fur a beuk written bi e pupils o Banff Academy, Wirds o Banff: A Doric Glossary o the Wild. Iss beuk his bin a year in e makin, led bi Banff Academy pupils, it explores e connections atween language, place an nature in e Noreast. Iss his bin achieved throwe eesin Doric wirds tae teach aboot local wildlife. They.ve made iss intae a glossary eesin fieldwirk, research, creative writin, an illustration tae draa attention tae lesser-kint wirds o e Doric language an hichlicht e endangert beasts o e Noreast.

Scotland’s Maker, Dr Peter Mackay collaboratit wi e pupils o Banff Academy bi offerin creative support an providin a foreword fur e beuk. E pupils wirkit wi locals inna, conservationists an artists tae bring igither a creative an informative piece o wirk aboot oor culture an nature. Iss beuk eeses art, poetry an ither creative forms tae encourage readers tae preserve Doric an protect oor wildlife. We houp tae publish it early neist year.

Doric words to teach about local wildlife. They’ve made this into a glossary using fieldwork, research, creative writing, and illustration to draw attention to lesser-known words of the Doric language and highlight the endangered animals of the North-East.

Scotland’s Makar, Dr Peter Mackay collaborated with the pupils of Banff Academy by offering creative support and providing a foreword for the book. The pupils also worked with locals, conservationists and artists to bring together a creative and informative piece of work about our culture and nature. This book uses art, poetry and other creative forms to encourage readers to preserve Doric and protect our wildlife. We hope to publish it early next year.

We’re delighted to have received a Scots Language Publication Grant for a book written by the pupils of Banff Academy, Wirds o Banff: A Doric Glossary o the Wild. This book has been a year in the making, led by Banff Academy pupils, it explores the connections betweDoric words to teach about local wildlife. They’ve made this into a glossary using fieldwork, research, creative writing, and illustration to draw attention to lesser-known words of the Doric language and highlight the endangered animals of the North-East.

Scotland’s Makar, Dr Peter Mackay collaborated with the pupils of Banff Academy by offering creative support and providing a foreword for the book. The pupils also worked with locals, conservationists and artists to bring together a creative and informative piece of work about our culture and nature. This book uses art, poetry and other creative forms to encourage readers to preserve Doric and protect our wildlife. We hope to publish it early next year.

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Storytelling at But n Ben Bookshop, Stonehaven

23 Oct, 2025

Storytelling at But n Ben Bookshop, Stonehaven

Hid a rare time doon in Stonie meetin folk o aa ages an sharin sum stories. Jane fae But n Ben Bookshop is a rare host - we hid a fine fly an folk cud cum an go as they needed. Sum bid for jist ae story an ithers bid langer. Iv ye've nivver bin tae iss gran beukshop it's weel wirth a trip doon tae Cameron Street in Stonie. Ye'll be made richt welcome.

Had a great time down in Stonehaven meeting people of all ages and sharing some stories. Jane from But n Ben Bookshop is a wonderful host - we had a lovely cuppa and people came and went as they meeded to. Some stayed for just one story and others stayed longer. Iv you have never been to this super bookshop it is well worth a trip down to Cameron Street in Stonehaven. You will be made very welcome.

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Doric TV Interview

Jackie an Aaron fae Doric Books spik tae Jill McWilliam aboot e business an thir dreams for Doric Books.

Jackie and Aaron from Doric Books talk to Jill McWilliam about the business and their dreams for Doric Books.

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