News
There's always something happening at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and you can keep up with events by reading our newletters, press releases and events listing. There is also the opportunity to get more information about the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture.
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05/2013
New Kilbeg Village Development gets the Green Light
EU Funding completes Kilbeg Village Phase1 funding package The Board of Directors of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for the Gaelic Language and Culture on the Isle of Skye, was today delighted to welcome the announcement by Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, MSP, of £1.908m of capital funding... -
05/2013
Rising star of Scottish photography is named SMO’s Visual Artist in Residence
Talented Scottish photographer Alex Boyd is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI's new Visual Artist in Residence. Alex has won wide-spread acclaim in recent years for his work which has been described as compelling and thought-provoking, with his landscape work having been widely exhibited. Alex is perhaps best known for his series... -
05/2013
Ceud Mìle Fàilte – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes – To all Members of Parliament
On the week commencing 13 May, the traditional Gaelic greeting ‘Ceud Mìle Fàilte` will be extended to all Members of the Scottish Parliament. All Members will be invited to view an exhibition in the Parliament and to meet representatives from Bòrd na Gàidhlig and MG ALBA to hear about recent... -
05/2013
International artist appointed first Jon Schueler Residency at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
Japanese artist Takeshi Shikama has been awarded the first Jon Schueler Scholarship, a major new visual arts residency, at Scotland's National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, Sabhal Mor Ostaig UHI. The renowned artist/photographer was selected after huge national and international interest with well over 200 applications from all around... -
05/2013
Tional
The international conference, gathering and celebration of arts & culture, Tional, will take place at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye from 26-28 June. With contributors from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Galicia, Faroe Islands, The Basque Country and Fryslan, we're confident that Tional will be a unique opportunity for us all to... -
05/2013
SMO Alumni Cèilidh 18 May 2013
An alumni cèilidh is being held on Saturday 18 May in the Glasgow University Union, as part of the college's 40th anniversary celebrations. Deoch 'n Dorus will be providing the music for what promises to be a fun-filled evening. Tickets cost £10 and can be booked online from Tickets Scotland... -
04/2013
Sabhal Mòr Musician-in-Residence wins prestigious commission as part of Commonwealth Games celebrations
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Musician in Residence, Mary Ann Kennedy, has been commissioned to create and produce an innovative new work for the prestigious UK music initiative , the ‘PRSF New Music Biennial’ which will form part of the cultural celebrations to mark the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. Placing... -
04/2013
Creative Scotland 'Open Sessions'
Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye 12 – 4pm All welcome FREE & includes buffet lunch on arrival Creative Scotland have embarked on a programme of change and are holding a series of “Open Session” events across the country to encourage open debate on Creative... -
04/2013
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig to stage a Gaelic Open Day for the community
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI is to hold its second Gaelic Open Day on Saturday (20 April) – a fun-filled community event with Gaelic at its heart. The Open Day was held for the first time last year and proved very popular with adults and children alike. The Open Day will... -
04/2013
Community Open Day
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is holding a Community Open Day on Saturday 20th April from 12pm to 5pm. It will be a fun, social day with stalls, a bouncy castle, workshops, games, BBQ and music and is open to anyone who’s interested. There will also be a cèilidh at 9pm with...