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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11/2012
Showcase concert at Celtic Connections to celebrate 40 years of SMO
As part of the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 40th Anniversary in 2013, Celtic Connections is to present a special ‘SMO 40th Anniversary Festival Concert’ as part of next year’s programme, in honour of Sabhal Mòr and the critical role it plays as the National Centre for the Gaelic Language, Culture and... -
10/2012
Studio Conversations
Every month, while in residence, artist Mhairi Killin will hold an open studio afternoon where a cuppa and a conversation will be on offer. The aim of the afternoons is to open up the studio (and the artist!) to staff and students and exchange thoughts on the role of an... -
10/2012
SMO Gifted Car by Calor Gas
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig have taken possession of a new seven-seater Mazda CX-7 this week gifted by Calor Scotland, a company which has close links with the College. The car runs on LPG and will help meet the College’s aims to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 20% before 2015,... -
10/2012
Low-cost broadband scheme brings fast web to remote areas
Homes and businesses in remote parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands are benefiting from superfast broadband access, thanks to a community initiative. A high-speed internet network has been developed by communities with help from experts, to serve the islands of Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna and some remote areas... -
10/2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig takes ownership of Kilbeg Land
The Chair of the Board of Directors of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (SMO) announced at the College Graduation ceremony on Friday 5 Oct that SMO had now completed the purchase from the Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT) of almost 40 acres comprised in the Kilbeg Village Master Plan, and would now... -
09/2012
Mary Ann Kennedy appointed as Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Creative Futures ‘Musician in Residence’
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Creative Scotland are delighted to announce the appointment of well-known singer, musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy, to the post of Musician in Residence at Sabhal Mòr, the National Centre for the Gaelic language, culture and the arts on the Isle of Skye. Highly regarded, Iona... -
09/2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture 2012
The BBC’s role in providing authoritative, independent and impartial journalism will become increasingly more vital in a crowded media marketplace, the Director of BBC Scotland Ken MacQuarrie has said. Speaking at the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture on the Isle of Skye on Tuesday (11 September), the BBC Scotland director said... -
09/2012
Community and conversation at the heart of the Gaelic Summer School
Gaelic higher education students from across Scotland were given the chance this week at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig to improve their Gaelic conversation skills as part of the 7th Sgoil Shamhraidh Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig (or National Gaelic Summer School) which finished today (Friday 7 September). The language scheme gives students the... -
09/2012
Strategic Plan 2012-2017
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08/2012
International acclaim for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s short courses
Students from 22 countries have attended Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s short course programme this summer which runs from May to August each year. The short courses in Gaelic and traditional music began at Skye’s Gaelic college in 1973 and now over 700 people annually attend Sabhal Mòr each summer to learn...