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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12/2011
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig welcomes new Writer and Artist in Residence
We are delighted to welcome Pàdraig MacAoidh as the new Writer in Residence at Sàbhal Mòr Ostaig and Aileen Stackhouse as the Artist in Residence. Pàdraig will be with us for a year and Aileen for 4 months. Peter Mackay is originally from the Isle of Lewis. He completed a... -
10/2011
New Musician in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, has appointed a new Gaelic Musician in Residence who acquired the title "Gaelic Singer of the Year" in 2008. Margaret Stewart was born and raised in the village of Upper Coll on the Isle of Lewis, where song... -
10/2011
Gaelic music stars join graduation success at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
Former BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Julie Fowlis, and Mod Gold medalist and Trad Award winner, Gillebrìde MacMillan, were among the 45 students awarded degrees and course certificates from College Principal, Professor Boyd Robertson,at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's annual graduation ceremony on Friday. Julie and Gillebrìde were among... -
09/2011
Gaelic Business of the Year 2011 Little steps to success at 'Fàs Mòr' ' Gaelic childcare centre
'Fàs Mòr' (Growing up) a Gaelic-medium childcare centre in Sleat on Skye has won the 'Gnìomh' award ' the Gaelic Business of the Year 2011. At this stage there are 75 children registered with the centre, where all activities and conversations take place in Gaelic ' and which means the... -
08/2011
Public consultation on Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's Gaelic Language Plan
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, today published its Gaelic Language Plan, giving the public an opportunity to give feedback on the plan. Sabhal Mòr, along with a number of other colleges and universities, was requested by Bòrd na Gàidhlig to prepare a plan... -
07/2011
Alasdair Fraser Week ' celebrating 25 years at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
Internationally renowned Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser is back in Scotland this week to conduct his long running and only Scottish based fiddle camp at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture on Skye. This week sees the ever popular camp reach a milestone, celebrating 25... -
07/2011
First Minister visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Funding announced to support skills training in Gaelic short-film competition. We were delighted that funding of almost £40,000 to help train aspiring young film-makers was announced by Alex Salmond today during a visit to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye. The First Minister confirmed that a £25,000 grant... -
07/2011
New Gaelic Drama Artist in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, has appointed a new Gaelic Drama Artist in Residence who, himself, was once a student there. Arthur Donald was brought up on Tiree and has been acting professionally for over 20 years. He has performed on radio, stage,... -
06/2011
Tribute Paid to Renowned Gaelic Poet, Sorley MacLean
Leading academics, poets and artists from Scotland and Ireland gathered on the Isle of Skye this week to celebrate the life and work of the renowned Gaelic poet, Sorley MacLean. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, in partnership with the School of Creative and... -
06/2011
Second National Gaelic Language Plan to build on Gaelic Education success
The public consultation process for the second National Gaelic Language Plan, which sets out the actions required to grow the numbers learning and using Gaelic in Scotland, was launched in Edinburgh today by the Scottish Government Minister for Learning and Skills, Dr Alasdair Allan MSP. Launching the draft Plan, Dr...