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.

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.

We’re fair-trickit tae say aat e Aberdeen & Beyond Storytelling Festival 2025 will be opened bi a 5-star reviewed show Stories & Sangs in the North-East Bothy Tradition. E lineup’ll include ballad singer Allan Taylor, fiddler Karin Paterson an storytellers Phyll McBain an Doric Books' ain Jackie Ross.

E event’ll be a ceilidh featuring lan, laughter an Doric, takin ye throwe time an immersin ye in e heritage o e Noreast. E tickets are £10-£15, pey fit ye can. It taks place at St. Peter’s Heritage Centre an Hall, Peterculter on 3^rd October at 7pm.

Iss event is supportit bi TRACS, Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025, The Association of Storytellers, Elphinstone Institute. 

Tae book tickets, folla iss link: https://absf25-northeastbothy.eventbrite.co.uk/

Fur info on t’ither braw events in e Aberdeen & Beyond Storytelling Festival, hae a leuk at thir website. estivgrampianstorytellers.wordpress.com/festival/

We are delighted to announce that the Aberdeen & Beyond Storytelling Festival 2025 will be opened by 5-star reviewed show Stories & Songs in the North-East Bothy Tradition. The lineup will include ballad singer Allan Taylor, fiddler Karin Paterson and storytellers Phyll McBain and Doric Books’ own Jackie Ross.

The event will be a ceilidh featuring land, laughter and Doric, taking you through time and immersing you in the heritage of the North-East. The tickets are £10-£15, pay what you can. It takes place at St. Peter's Heritage Centre and Hall, Peterculter on 3^rd October at 7pm.

This event is supported by TRACS, Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025, The Grampian Association of Storytellers, Elphinstone Institute. 

To book tickets, follow this link: https://absf25-northeastbothy.eventbrite.co.uk/

For the other wonderful events in the Aberdeen & Beyond Storytelling Festival, have a look at their website. estivgrampianstorytellers.wordpress.com/festival/