Casting search launched for first ever Scottish voice to feature on Ring doorbells

A home security firm has launched an open casting call to find its first ever Scottish doorbell voice.

Ring is bringing the “Voice of the Nation” search to the country in an effort to find a new voice that will be available on Ring Doorbells across the UK later this year.

It comes after research from company found that the Scottish accent is one of the most endearing in the UK -with just under half of respondents (44%) agreeing that it is the friendliest in the whole of Britain.

Any Scots hoping to become the doorbell voice of the nation can do so by recording themselves reciting this popular Ring doorbell reply: “We can’t answer the door right now, but if you’d like to leave a message, you can do it now.”

They should then share this on TikTok with the hashtag #RingVoiceoftheNation, on Instagram, or through their Ring device.

In-person auditions will be held in major cities like Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh throughout August and September.

The auditions will then be judged by a panel featuring DJ and television presenter Edith Bowman.

Auditions will be held at St James Quarter in Edinburgh on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, in Union Square in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, and at Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.

The auditions will be held from 10am – 4pm.

Bowman said: “I’m so excited to launch Ring’s ‘Voice of the Nation’, as I am fiercely proud of my accent and the Scottish accent generally.

“One of the things I love is the variety of regional identities. It has beautiful rhythm and personality and each has its own unique tone and quality – something I’m thrilled is being celebrated with Ring’s campaign.

“I can’t wait to judge the entries and would love to see lots of energy and enthusiasm from those auditioning.”

Dave Ward, Managing Director EU & International at Ring, said: “Ring’s Quick Replies are a much-loved feature on our Video Doorbells. Many customers use them to instruct delivery drivers where to leave packages or inform visitors they need more time to answer the door.

“Given the importance of these messages, we wanted to ensure our Quick Replies featured familiar and local accents and celebrated regional dialects around the world.

“We’re thrilled to begin in Scotland and can’t wait to hear a Scot on our Video Doorbells across the nation.”