What’s on Locally?
This page is aimed at people who live locally in Skye or the surrounding area and who are interested in Gaelic community events and classes based at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and in the local area.
Check out what is available below!
GAELIC CONVERSATION CLASS WITH JOHN URQUHART
We’re pleased to announce that John Urquhart will be offering a series of face-to-face community Gaelic classes this Autumn in Portree, bringing us simple pronunciation, rich vocabulary, and opportunities for a good chinwag. These classes are ideal for intermediate to advanced learners; GME leavers, lapsed speakers and fluent speakers.
Beginning 21/10/25 until 16/12/25
Shepherd’s Way Church, Portree
19:00 – 20:00 every Tuesday for8 weeks
Cost: £68
£34 for parents/grandparents of GME pupils
SRÙBAG: CONVERSATION CIRCLES
Join us for an informal Gaelic chat and a blether. Everyone is welcome!
Whether you’re at the beginning of your Gaelic journey and looking to gain a bit more confidence in speaking, or fluent and looking for more opportunities to use your Gaelic, all are welcome and encouraged to join us.
There will also be free tea, coffee and cake. Come along!
Subsidised by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
Every Monday evening, starting 08 September 2025
18:00 – 19:00: Beginners – Intermediate
19:00 – 20:00: Intermediate – Fluent
Café IIN, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
GAELIC KNITTING AND CROCHET CLUB
Each Thursday afternoon at 12:30, we will be running a free Gaelic knitting club in the canteen at ACC, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Students, staff and members of the community are welcome to come and do some knitting through the medium of Gaelic. You don’t have to be very skilled, and we can help you. If you have any questions at all, please contact Floraidh at . We look forward to seeing you there.
12:30 – 13:30
Thursday afternoons
Canteen, ACC, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (The main building)