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Dash O'Doric

Dash O'Doric

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Dash O'Doric—The Hale Lot

The complete collection of Doric wit, warmth, and north-east Scottish speech


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About the Ebook

When Sir Harry Lauder left a concert on Deeside he was mystified that his kokes had not got the response received elsewhere. It perked him up when, from the spilling audience, he heard a voice say, 'Fit a gran comic. It took me aa ma time nae ti lach.' The Humour of the North-east is found at less celebrated levels too. There is the tale of the middle-aged couple who had courted each other for almost thirty years, but had never got round to marriage. One day Jock decided to voice his thoughts on the matter, for he was worried that people were speaking about their phenomenally long relationship. 'Jean,' Is it nae time the twao's were thinkin' aboot getting mairrit?' 'Behave yersel, Jock,' said Jean. 'Fa wid hae ony o's noo?' The humour and dialect of the North-east forms a unique and hilarious blend. In this book, packed with anecdotes and stories covering childhood, work, love and marriage, the kirk, the school, old age and several others, Robbie Shepherd and Norman Harper provide a fascinating tour of the wit and wisdom of the North-east of Scotland.

This book, the third in the series, presents the best of the two previous volumes - A Dash o' Doric and Anither Dash o' Doric - as well as a whole range of new material, making it the best introduction to the wit and wisdom of the North-east of Scotland available.


Why You'll Love This Ebook

  • Discover the warmth and humour of north-east Scottish Doric speech
  • Enjoy a complete collection celebrating a beloved regional dialect
  • Explore Robbie Shepherd's affectionate and knowledgeable storytelling
  • Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

About the Author

Robbie Shepherd, the well-known BBC presenter and author of Let's Have Ceilidh, is one of the best-known voices of the North-east.Norman Harper, author of the best-selling series of Stronach stories, was one of the Press and Journal's leading weekly columnists.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 28 September 2017

Print Length: 208 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9780857909893

Format: Ebook


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