BBC News: Robbie Shepherd memorial to be installed in Dunecht
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Robbie Shepherd memorial to be installed in Dunecht

The veteran broadcaster and champion of Doric died in 2023 aged 87.

Fighting the good fight for Doric: my interview with Dr Tom McKean, director of the Elphinstone Institute, on the challenges and successes of keeping Doric alive and thriving. His story about Handel’s Messiah is truly inspiring! #Doric #ElphinstoneInstitute #TomMcKean #IonaFyfe #RobbieShepherd #AberdeenUniversity https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6588440/tom-mckean-doric-elphinstone-institute-30-years/
Tom McKean is spikkin up for Doric as the Elphinstone Institute nears its 30th birthday

The Aberdeen University professor has worked tirelessly to promote and encourage a revival in Doric and is proud of the results.

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Robbie Shepherd was a great champion of music, the arts and the Doric language, during his life. And now, a series of legacy projects have been devised by his great friend, Robert Lovie. These include two bursaries to encourage young people at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow and the Elphinstone Institute at Aberdeen University. Robbie would approve! #RobbieShepherd #Doric #RobertLovie https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6499949/robert-lovie-robbie-shepherd-legacy-projects-memory/
Robbie Shepherd: Robert Lovie tells of legacy projects in memory of Doric champion

A series of initiatives, including bursaries, a sweet pea garden and star-studded concert in Aberdeen will preserve the memory of the broadcaster and writer.

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Funeral for 'national treasure' Robbie Shepherd

Dunecht-born Mr Shepherd hosted BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor for 35 years before retiring in 2016.

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BBC News: Veteran broadcaster Robbie Shepherd dies aged 87.

RIP. Apart from his radio work he used to be the stadium commentator for the #Tomintoul Highland Games. A grand job he made of it. A sad loss to lovers of the #Doric tongue.
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Veteran broadcaster Robbie Shepherd dies aged 87

Dunecht-born Mr Shepherd hosted BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor for 35 years before retiring in 2016.

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