The Formartine Oral History Archive

Folklorist Fiona-Jane Brown delivered a copy of the Formartine Oral History Archive to the NEFA building on 14th May 2008. The collection consists of about 120 hours of reminiscences, songs and conversations recorded on CD by a number of oral history groups in the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire. Under the management of The Formartine Partnership, funding was secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the work began in 2002. The project was completed in early 2008.

From 14th May 2008 the interviews will also be available in the following

Balmedie Library
School of Scottish Studies, Edinburgh University
North East Folklore Archive, Mintlaw
Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen

NB These institutions require an appointment to access the archive.

Pictured left: Collieston fishermen serving in the Royal Artillery and the Royal Naval Division during World War I.

 

 

 

 

Find out more about this project at The Formartine Oral History Archive
Find out more about The Formartine Partnership