Bosses at the Robert Gordon University have said they are “fair tricket” about sales of their Doric Dictionary, which has so far raised more than £3,500 for charity.
The fun guide, designed by the university’s marketing officer Karen Barrett-Ayres, was originally published for Offshore Europe, Aberdeen’s massive oil and gas conference.
It proved such a hit that RGU decided to print more copies to raise funds for the National Literacy Trust.
At first the dictionary, which offers a handy English translation for hundreds of Doric words and phrases, was only available to order online.
But retail giant Waterstones then volunteered to sell copies at its Trinity Centre branch.
So far, the book has raised £3,584.
Anna Jones, development manager at the National Literacy Trust, said last night: “We’d like to say a big thank you to the Robert Gordon University and everyone who donated.
“Support like this is vital to the work of the trust and will help ensure we can continue to support children and families in disadvantaged communities, improving their literacy and giving them better opportunities.”
Ms Barrett-Ayres added: “We’re delighted to be able to support the trust in this way, while helping to promote the wonderful Doric language of the north-east.
“The response we’ve had towards the guide is incredible and our thanks go out to all those who have supported the campaign.
“We’re ‘fair tricket’ – which means we’re delighted.”
The literacy trust was selected as the campaign’s chosen charity by RGU:RAG, the university’s student association, because of its dedication to improving literacy across the UK.
Only a small number of copies of the Doric Dictionary are still available at Waterstones for a minimum donation of £2.