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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08/2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Employee Wins Prestigious Piping Prize
Congratulations to Dr Decker Forrest who won the Dunvegan Medal for Piping at the Skye Highland Games in Portree on 8th August. He played the tune The Earl of Ross's March and the prize qualifies him for entry to the Silver Chanter MacCrimmon Memorial Competition at Dunvegan Castle next year,... -
08/2012
SMO to offer BA Honours courses via distance learning for the first time
From September this year Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the Gaelic college on Skye, will be equipped to offer all levels of its degree programme via distance learning for the first time. Students who wish to learn Gaelic and learn through Gaelic will now be able to follow an education programme... -
07/2012
First Minister visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
The First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, visited the College on Monday 23 July to announce Scottish Government funding of £130, 000 for Tobar an Dualchais and the educational work of MG Alba through Film G. Alasdair Fraser, world-renowned fiddle player, was at the College as part of its short... -
07/2012
Bòrd na Gàidhlig agrees new funding package for Fàs Mòr childcare facility
It was announced this week that Bòrd na Gàidhlig has made a new three-year funding commitment to the Fàs Mòr childcare facility based in Sleat on Skye. The new agreement means that Fàs Mòr will receive £48,000 over the next three years from Bòrd na Gàidhlig to help them to... -
07/2012
Learn from the best with Sabhal Mòr’s summer of music and song
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s short-course programme is offering a superb choice of week-long classes in traditional music and Gaelic song this year, with some of Scotland’s best known exponents gathering at the Gaelic college in Sleat on Skye over the summer months to pass on their knowledge and passion. A host... -
06/2012
Media savvy Laura is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI student of the year
An exceptional student who is dedicated to Gaelic language and culture has been named Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI student of the year. Laura MacLennan, a 21 year old from Lewis, has just completed the final year of her BA (Hons) Gaelic and media studies degree. A native Gaelic speaker who... -
06/2012
A new generation of budding directors learn key television skills at SMO
A new generation of aspiring directors and producers gathered at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig the week beginning 11 June to undertake the first part of a Gaelic media course which will teach them the fundamentals of making and producing television programmes. The course, a National Progression Award in Television Production, is... -
06/2012
Summer drama courses at Sabhal Mòr for budding actors and teachers
As part of the Memorandum of Understanding between Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, three drama schools will be held this summer. Actors and anyone interested in Gaelic drama will have the chance to improve their acting and teaching skills under the guidance of four renowned professionals... -
05/2012
Music, song and poetry make Ceòl Mòr Ostaig a big hit in Glasgow
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the Gaelic college on Skye, and Ceòl is Craic collaborated to put on a fantastic showcase of Gaelic talent at the weekend in Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts. Good crowds attended the first Ceòl Mòr Ostaig, a special event that the college and Ceòl is Craic organised... -
05/2012
Ceòl Mòr Ostaig
Glasgow is to get a taste of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Saturday 26 May at a special musical event being held in collaboration with Ceòl 's Craic, the Glasgow-based Gaelic arts initiative. A host of talent connected to the college will appear at Ceòl Mòr Ostaig in the Centre for...