WATCH: Epic performances mark 20 years of dialect group
Shetland ForWirds celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert showcasing a range of local talent last night (Thursday). The group which promotes the use of…
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Dialect group will judge competition to name Lerwick Brewery beer
Dialect promotion group Shetland ForWirds has been asked to judge a competition to name a new beer from the Lerwick Brewery.
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Hannay is a dialect prize winner again at Screenplay festival
Yell resident Stuart Hannay has won the Shetland ForWirds dialect prize at the Screenplay film festival for the second year running.
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Bulter award deadline looming
The promoters of the Rhoda Bulter Award are reminding anyone planning to take part in this year’s competition that there are just over three weeks…
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Still a week to go for Rhoda entries
Folk planning to enter a story for the Rhoda Bulter Award are reminded there is only a week to go till the closing date at
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Blance ‘braaly excited’ to receive fellowship award
Broadcaster and dialect aficionado Mary Blance has gained special recognition for her work in support of Scottish literature.
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Angst won’t stop the rot (Alastair Christie-Johnston)
The latest discussion on Shetland dialect is largely nonsensical. Language (including dialect) is a living and changing thing and no amount of angst is going…
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