A twa wikk lang splore o the tung, sangs, music and traditions o oor byous Doric culture. Exhibitions, concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, etc.
The Festival provides an opportunity for all, especially our youngsters, to witness the vibrancy of the tongue, music andstories of this North- east neuk, and for performers to participate in the preservation of this heritage.
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
2008: 26th September - 12th October 2008: Now in its fourteenth year, The Doric Festival is unique in its involvement of local communities across the North-east in celebrating our language, music and traditions.
Guests include: The Fochabers Fiddlers, a dynamic group of young fiddlers with some toe-tapping arrangements of North-east music by their conductor, James Alexander
Geordie Murison, an outstanding traditional singer who has just won the prestigous Bothy Ballad King at the annual Elgin Competition.
Barbara-Ann Burnett, the North-east's own, who has established herself as one of Scotland's finest unaccompanied singers.
Contact: Sandy Stronach: e.mail sandystronach@thedoricfestival.com
More information: Web Site: http://www.thedoricfestival.com
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2007: Awaiting info: September- 14th October 2007
2006: 29th September - 15th October 2006 | 
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