Ten useful Doric words you’ll hear around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with simple meanings and examples.

What is a fly cup? A quick guide to one of the north-east’s best-loved phrases, what goes in the cup and what ‘a piece’ has to do with it.

What does ‘fit like?’ mean? A simple guide to one of Doric’s best-known phrases and a few other north-east expressions you’ll hear around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

A short introduction to the history of Doric, the north-east Scots spoken across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

What does ‘fly cup’ mean in Doric, and does it have to be tea? A look at one of the north-east’s best-loved everyday phrases.