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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06/2013
Flodigarry course one of many highlights in this year’s Short Courses Programme
As part of this summer’s short courses programme, students will have the chance to immerse themselves in the language, heritage and communities of the north of Skye as part of ‘Learning Gaelic in Flodigarry’. Those who take part in the Flodigarry Week will be welcomed by the people of northeast... -
06/2013
International showcase of minority language arts and culture
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is to host a gathering at the end of this month which will celebrate the arts and culture of the Celtic and Europe’s other minority languages. National and international minority language organisations from across Europe will attend ‘Tional’ between 26-28 June to showcase and discuss the work... -
06/2013
Kilbeg Village Development: Project Launched by Alex Salmond MSP, First Minister of Scotland
During his recent visit to the Isle of Skye, Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP, took the opportunity to officially launch the exciting Kilbeg Village Development on south Skye,a development being led by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for the Gaelic Language and Culture. The First Minister was joined... -
05/2013
Support Opportunities for those interested in a career in Gaelic Teaching
Bòrd na Gàidhlig is today (24/05/2013) launching its annual funding scheme for Gaelic teaching students. There are still opportunities for those interested in a career in Gaelic teaching to apply for Gaelic Initial Teacher Education courses (ITE) starting in the summer, with places available on some of the Gaelic ITE... -
05/2013
Flag raising ceremony marks 40th anniversary as Council visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
In recognition of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s 40th Anniversary, Members of The Highland Council’s Gaelic Implementation Group visited the college on the Isle of Skye today (Thursday 23 May) to learn more about the work been done to widen access to the Gaelic language and the future development plans of the... -
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...