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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Doric Festival?

You can contact The Doric Festival in several different ways. For contacts details please click here.

Do I need an email address to use the thedoricfestival.com website?

No, you do not need an email address to use the thedoricfestival.com website, however if you wish to receive newsletters or be contact by email than you require an email address.

I would like to send some information for inclusion on the thedoricfestival.com website.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

How can a book tickets for any event?

To book tickets in advance please contact The Doric Festival Box office on 01467 625800

How is The Doric Festival funded?

The Doric Festival is funded through a number of sources. We rely on box office ticket sales, the support of the Scottish Arts Council and Aberdeenshire Council. Other sources of funding include private donations and of course the support of our patrons.

Learn about Doric

Doric is the dialect spoken here in the North East of Scotland, especially around Aberdeenshire.

Go to The Broch, the Fraserburgh area, to hear a broad accent of the Doric. You may wish to take an interpreter!

Alternatively, use the guide below to the most commonly spoken words:

Doric English Listen
Aabody Everybody Listen

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