Aberdeenshire councillors consider Doric plan for schools

Pupils at Aberdeenshire schools could soon be studying Doric as part of the curriculum.

Aberdeenshire school pupils could soon be studying Doric as part of the curriculum. Picture (posed by models): John Devlin

Councillors are discussing a report that suggests all pupils in the area should develop a comprehensive understanding of the famous North-east dialect in a bid to promote it.

The report, which is being looked at by councillors in the region, states: “Doric is an important feature of communities in the North-east as a day-to-day spoken language and in the cultural heritage, literature, poetry and song.

• Quiz: Do you know these 25 Doric words and phrases?

“Doric is heard daily in work and learning environments across the North-east.

“Doric is the language that many pupils bring to their learning setting.”

Aberdeenshire Council is also considering establishing a Doric festival, and plans to forge links with local groups to help promote Doric language and culture across the authority.