by Gordon Mackay | Aug 28, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
I think it is very important to keep the Doric dialect alive. Growing up in a fishing community which is rich in folklore and culture is very much of who I am and do not wish memories of the past to be lost. During lockdown I ventured into a Youtube career making...
by Gordon Mackay | Aug 7, 2020 | Doric Blog - Music / Culture, Doric Blog - People / Culture
As the world becomes ever more generic, indigenous and minority languages, dialects and cultures struggle to survive. Language is built on not only what is spoken but what is unspoken; the richness of the social structure, climate, landscape, industry and many other...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 28, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
My hame toon is Seattle, Washington US; I was born and raised here. Ten years ago I made friends with a neighbor who is a Fifer, fae Bowhill, and who has lived in the US for some time. He introduced me to all things Scottish, including a language I didn’t...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 26, 2020 | Doric Blog - Music / Culture, Doric Blog - People / Culture
Looking for something different from your luthier?If you are looking for a Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Fender, PRS look-alike, this is not the place to be, these guys do their thing with all the tradition expertise skill and panache that years of manufacturing have...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 26, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
I have taken an interest in ‘why doric matters‘ after seeing some very interesting videos from Jill. The new information I have gained about places of interest that are local to me has defiantly been insightful. The effort and enthusiasm I see from Jill also makes me...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 20, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
I love watching Jill visit with people in her community and beyond, highlighting their talents. I am a person who does not want culture and traditions to fade. I think that’s why I love visiting Scotland. People are so friendly and the traditions are still alive. Keep...
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