Granda's Fir Aff

Granda’s Fir Aff features 10 short, animated films following the adventures of a grandad and his dog as they visit some of Northern Ireland’s best-known locations and landmarks. On their journeys, the duo uses Ulster-Scots words to help describe and reinforce the delights of each location.

An accompanying PDF also contains language-related tasks which will allow pupils and teachers to engage with the content of the series.

Granda's Fir Aff Teacher Learning Resources


The series was produced by Macmillan Media with funding from Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. 

Episodes

Ulster Scots
Episode 1: Exploris Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary, Portaferry

In the first episode of the series, join Granda and Doag as they visit Exploris Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary in Portaferry.
Ulster Scots
Episode 2: Portavogie Harbour

In this episode, Granda and Doag take a trip to Portavogie Harbour. 
Ulster Scots
Episode 3: The Mournes and Silent Valley

The Mourne Mountains and Silent Valley in County Down are the destinations in this episode of Granda’s Fir Aff.
Ulster Scots
Episode 4: The Ulster-American Folk Park, Omagh

Join Granda and Doag as they go to the Ulster-American Folk Park in Omagh for a day out.
Ulster Scots
Episode 5: Rathlin Island
In this episode, Granda and Doag take an adventure to Rathlin Island.
Ulster Scots
Episode 6: Dunluce Castle, Co. Antrim

The historic Dunluce Castle in County Antrim is the setting for this episode of Granda’s Fir Aff, featuring Granda and his dog.
Ulster Scots
Episode 7: Portrush Lifeboat

Join Granda and Doag as they visit the lifeboats in Portrush, County Antrim.
Ulster Scots
Episode 8: Cuilcagh Mountain - Stairway to Heaven, Co. Fermanagh

Granda and Doag take a trip to the stunning Cuilcagh Mountains and the Stairway to Heaven in County Fermanagh.
Ulster Scots
Episode 9: Marble Arch Caves, Co. Fermanagh

Staying in County Fermanagh, Granda and Doag go to the famous Marble Arch Caves.
Ulster Scots
Episode 10: Armagh Planetarium

Join Granda and Doag in the final episode of the series, as they take a journey to Armagh Planetarium.