The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Scots Language Awards.
The ceremony will be held in Cumnock, East Ayrshire on Saturday September 14 and Herald columnist Len Pennie is among the nominees for her book Poyums.
Now in its sixth year, more than 50 organisations and individuals are in the running for 12 awards, with voting opening on August 26 and closing on September 8.
The ceremony will be held at Cumnock Town Hall on September 14, in partnership with East Ayrshire Council.
Scots Leid Awards organiser and Hands Up For Trad Creative Director, Simon Thoumire said: “We are delichtit the day tae annoonce the nominees for this year’s Scots Leid Awards.
"An whit better place than Ayrshire, birthplace o Robert Burns, tae host the Award ceremony festivities on 14th September. It is sae excitin tae be able tae bring this national event tae the hertlands o Scotland - an we hae tae gie mony thanks tae East Ayrshire Cooncil for thir support in makin this cam tae pass.
“It is wunnerfu tae hae sic a muckle amoont o talent amang oor Scots leid performers, scrievers teachers an mair an we can haurdly wait tae celebrate thir achievemints at the forthcamin Awards ceremony.
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"The leid is sic an importint pairt o oor Scottish cultur an national identity an a crucial creative ootlet for sae mony. It is oor privilege tae gie honour an respec tae that.
“Votin opens the day so noo, its ower tae you! Mak shair ye get yer votes in an we wull see ye at Cumnock Toon Ha’ oan Seturday 14th September.”
Provost Jim Todd said: “I can’t tell you how happy I am to see so many well kent names from East Ayrshire on the shortlist of nominees. There are so many people working exceptionally hard promoting Scots leid across Ayrshire and to see them shortlisted is just fantastic.
"The Scots Language in all its forms is a very expressive way of communication, we all love our brilliant words that are so descriptive and you know immediately when someone uses these words what they are talking about. I hope that the people of Scotland will show a similar passion and commitment, and get their votes in!
“I am really looking forward to the final at Cumnock Town Hall and to celebrating with these wonderful, talented people.”
Scots Writer o the Year, sponsored by National Library of Scotland
Mae Diansangu
Jim Mackintosh
William Hershaw
Tracy Anne Harvey
Scots Book o the Year, sponsored by Scottish Book Trust
Poyums by Len Pennie
Born in Kyle by Billy Kay
Dwams by Shane Strachan
Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Been by Hugh McMillan
Collier Laddie by Rab Wilson
Scots Bairns Book o the Year, sponsored by Scottish Government
The Hoolet Thit Couldnae Fly by Emma Grae
Yum by Susi Briggs
Let’s Explore Oor Richts translated by Laura Green
Summer e Magic Scurry Riverbank Primary Aberdeen by Jackie Ross
Scots Teacher o the Year, sponsored by Scottish Qualifications Authority
Danielle McNulty - New Cumnock Primary School, Ayrshire
Amy Lord - The Liltin Lassies, Dunblane
Ruth Roberton - Castlepark Primary School, Irvine
Erin Houston - St. Margaret's High School, North Lanarkshire
Scots Schuil o the Year, sponsored by Itchy Coo/ Black & White Publishing
New Cumnock Primary School, East Ayrshire
Burgh Primary School, Galashiels
Rigside Primary School, South Lanarkshire
Lanark Primary School, South Lanarkshire
Kilmarnock Academy, East Ayrshire
Touch Primary School, Fife
St Peter and Paul’s Primary School, Angus
Braeview Academy, Angus
Shortlees Primary School, East Ayrshire
Scots Cultural Project o the Year
Doric Film Festival
Blether Dundee
Histroic Environment Scotland: Lithgae Palace
Burns Museum
Da Nicht Afore Yöl, Shetland
Yaldi Books
Scots Educational Project o the Year
Open University: Scots Language Teacher
Rhymin Rab’s Ramble Education Trail
Doric Bootcamp
The Wee Gaitherin Heritage Exhibition 2024
Scots Community Project o the Year
Sauchie Community Group: Scots Language Night
Braw Clan
Cullerlie Traditional Singing Weekend
Linen Hall Library Ulster Scots Language Competition
Scots Stage Production o the Year
Dracula
Sunset Song
My Doric Diary
Pushing Thirty
Scots Performer o the Year, sponsored by TRACS
Sam Allan
Cheery Odin
Martin O’Connor
Chloe Matharu
Voting for the Scots Language Awards is open until Sunday 8 September and votes can be cast here
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