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SIEF Congress Welcomes 900 Cultural Experts to Aberdeen
The Elphinstone Institute was pleased to host SIEF 2025, the 17th bi-annual Congress of the Société Internationale d'Ethnologie et de Folklore (International Society for Ethnology and Folklore). We were told by the events team that it was the biggest conference in the history of the University of Aberdeen, with over...
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Toulmin Prize 2025 - 5 September Deadline
The Toulmin Prize, established in 2008 and awarded annually, is a short-story prize commemorating the work of one of North-East Scotland’s finest exponents of written Doric. There is a cash prize of £500 for the winning entry, sponsored by David Toulmin’s (John Reid) grandsons, Steven and Martin Reid. The award...
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SIEF Congress Volunteering, 3-6 June
Volunteers needed!
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Button Boxes & Moothies, 14-16 November 2025
Save the Date!
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Scots/Doric Language Development Worker
An exciting new post is available at the Elphinstone Institute for a Scots/Doric Language Development Worker. The successful candidate will have experience of development work and working with community partners in community and educational settings, plus a track record in engaging with Scots/Doric and a sound knowledge of the wider...
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Royal Visit
Elphinstone Institute staff were honoured to meet Her Majesty The Queen on Monday, 20 January as part of an official visit to the University of Aberdeen. Patron of the Elphinstone Institute, the Very Reverend Professor Sir Iain Torrance, kindly introduced us to Her Majesty who then congratulated staff on the...
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Aberdeen City Council Civic Reception
Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Elphinstone Institute
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Elphinstone Institute welcomes Professor Kwesi Yankah
The Elphinstone Institute is privileged to welcome Professor Kwesi Yankah, formerly Minister of State for Tertiary Education in Ghana and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana. The renowned folklorist, politician, and newspaper columnist will be delivering the annual David Buchan Lecture and meeting members of the Senior Management Team. Details...
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Outreach Talks
Our Outreach Talks pamphlet is hot off the press! We can offer talks on a variety of topics, including North-East Scottish Song Traditions; Migrant Experience in the North-East of Scotland; The Sacred Songs of Northern Scotland; Fire Festivals; Exploring The Elphinstone Institute Archives; Musical Traditions of Scotland's Northern Sailors; and...
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NAFCo 2026 Festival Leads
Welcome to Laura Harrington and Kirsty Campbell, who have started working at the Elphinstone Institute as Festival Leads for NAFCo 2026. Preparations have already begun for the 25th anniversary of NAFCo (North Atlantic Fiddle Convention), and we can't wait to see NAFCo back in Aberdeen where it all began all...