UlsterScots Academy

The Ulster-Scots Academy is a vital institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Ulster-Scots language and culture. Established as part of the Ulster-Scots Language Society, the Academy has been operating for over 20 years with the aim of recording, conserving, and disseminating the spoken and written forms of Ulster-Scots. Their initiatives include an ongoing Tape Recorded Survey of native speakers, a comprehensive electronic text-base of Ulster-Scots literature, and a historical dictionary program.

The Academy also spearheads significant projects such as Bible translation and the development of spelling and translation standards to ensure linguistic accuracy. It offers educational resources and programs designed to encourage writing in Ulster-Scots. Through robust research initiatives, the Academy explores the rich tapestry of Ulster-Scots literature and its historical context.

By facilitating public access to its extensive resource collection, the Ulster-Scots Academy serves as the authoritative voice of the Ulster-Scots community, fostering pride in their linguistic heritage and cultural identity.