The Doric Festival, 30th September to 16th October 2011

The Doric Festival:


• Celebrates the language, song, music and traditions of the North-east through performances, drama, workshops an exhibitions
• Provides a platform for experienced performers and for aspiring singers, writers, musicians and players
• Actively encourages communities all over the Doric-speaking areas to organise their own events
• Provides an educational window on the heritage of the North-east for the newcomer and resident alike
• Also encourages cultural development to ensure that this unique heritage continues as a living tradition

Learn about Doric

Doric is the dialect spoken here in the North East of Scotland, especially around Aberdeenshire.

Go to The Broch, the Fraserburgh area, to hear a broad accent of the Doric. You may wish to take an interpreter!

Alternatively, use the guide below to the most commonly spoken words:

Doric	English	Listen
Aabody	Everybody