Robbie Shepherd
The Autobiography
Published on 1. October 2010
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-84158-844-5 (ISBN)
Description
One of the most distinctive voices of the North-east, Robbie Shepherd is known throughout the country as presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's "Take the Floor" and "The Reel Blend". He is equally renowned as a champion of his native "Doric" - his weekly columns for the "Aberdeen Press and Journal", written in this rich and evocative tongue, have long enjoyed an enthusiastic following. Packed with anecdote and insight, and told in Robbie's inimitable style, this is one of the most eagerly awaited Scottish biographies of the year.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Birlinn General
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84158-844-5 (9781841588445)
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Person
Born in Dunecht, Robbie Shepherd is a well-known BBC presenter and author, specialising in Scottish music and the Doric language. His many prestigious awards include an MBE for services to Scottish Music and Culture, the Hamish Henderson award for traditional music,and an M.Univ from Aberdeen University for services to Scottish culture.