by Gordon Mackay | Jul 16, 2020 | Doric Blog - Music / Culture, Doric Blog - People / Culture
Doric matters! They say that language reflects a society’s culture, its’ way of life and its’ environment. If any of these changes, as they undoubtedly will over time, then a language will adapt and evolve. I use evolution in this context, because words and...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 16, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
Does anyone remember my Father Bob Watt . Over many years he published Doric Poetry in the Press and Journal and a couple of books , The Ghillie Loon and the Mannie’s Hat . Dad also had a regular spot on Radio Aberdeen and Radio Scotland called “In the country” He was...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 16, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
Hello Jill. Greetings from Margaret Stebbing in Melbourne Australia. I have been following your videos and interviews for some time now, and I just want to add my support to your work in keeping Doric traditions and language alive. I think the way you have responded...
by Gordon Mackay | Jul 16, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
I was brought up near New Pitsligo and went to school there, we lived on a small Buchan farm called Mid-Cairneywhing where by father worked as a cattleman to the local laird George Watson. We moved to Overton farm and I used to watch the RAF Lossiemouth Buccaneer jets...
by Gordon Mackay | Jun 8, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture, Doric Blog - Walking / Well Being
‘The Therapeutic Value of Coastline’ I was once asked where my favourite place was, ‘outside’ I quipped but a moment’s reflection led me to qualify it; ‘in nature’. Cities, completely man made, assault the senses with artificially loud noises, a barrage of...
by Gordon Mackay | Jun 8, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture, Doric Blog - Walking / Well Being
Doric Future in conjunction with Aberdeenshire Country side Ranger Service had planned walk to uncover hidden history. Unfortunately Due to LockDown 2020, this planned walk was postponed, however Country side Ranger David Brown has provided the following note and...
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