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.
