NEFA
The North
East Folklore Archive, an internet resource established by Aberdeenshire Council
for the study of the cultural heritage and traditions of North East Scotland.
Last updated 29th July, 2015. No more updates will be posted (2022 onwards)
Newfeature. Aberdeenshire Museums 'Object Of The Month'. Click here to see this month's object.
Newfor schools.'Ceilidhmakers' music and song making project. Click here to find out more.
NEFA NEEDS YOU!
The 'Hard Vrocht Grun Resource' is here!Aberdeenshire Council's education resource about the effect of the First World War on NE Scotland is now available on this site. To download the resource please click here.
Newfor schools: 'Aberdeenshire Charters' -
The ancient documents with study guides and lesson plans.
Click here for the Charter lessons pages.
'The Diary of a Greenland Voyage, 1896'With
ever growing interest in the career of the Peterhead whaler 'Polar Star' we
have uploaded the diary of a voyage to the Greenland Sea kept by Peterhead
sailmaker William Rennie Forrest, who carried on as a crewman aboard the ship
after her sale and transfer to Dundee. After a long time searching we have at
last found a ship's portrait, and a fine one it is too, but that's another
story!
Click here to read
Forrest's account of the voyage.
'The Ledger of The Polar Star.'A study of the
famous Peterhead whaling ship and her career at the port based on the owners'
accounts ledger. With biographical notes and family photographs.
Click here to read
the story so far.
Are you researching family history?
Click here for a guide to helpful
information resources.
Aberdeenshire primary schoolshave been invited to make contributions to nefa jnr. Rosehearty open this new chapter with the tragic story of 'Poor Mary', a young girl from Glasgow who was evacuated to Rosehearty during World War II.
Click here to read the story of 'Poor Mary'.'Paper Treasure'research resources and task sheets for schools now online!
Click here to find the 'Paper Treasure'.The Archive
Focusing primarily on the North East's farming and fishing communities, the substance of the Archive includes written articles, recorded interviews, biographical notes, photographs, diaries, songs and tunes.
NEFA Jnr.
Aberdeenshire Primary Schools' very own corner of the NEFA web site.
About NEFA
This website has been online since December 4th 1999. Click below to find out more about its history and future plans.
News at NEFA
Keeping you up to date with what's been happening at the Archive and Arc Studio.
Arc Recording Studio
ARC Recording Studio, a 32 track digital audio recording facility, occupies the ground floor of the NEFA building. Click below to find out more.
