National Museums Scotland Partners with Skye College on Gaelic Content for Major Exhibition
National Museums Scotland has partnered with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig College on Skye, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), on the production
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University unveils latest Gaelic Language Plan
The University of the Highlands and Islands has published its third Gaelic Language Plan. The document sets out the university’s strategy for continuing to promote
MacDonald of Sleat Poetry Competition 2019
The fifth Gaelic poetry competition for ‘The Macdonald of Sleat’ Poetry Prize will be held this year. The annual competition was inaugurated by Sir Ian
New Book on Scottish Gaelic Place-Names
Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba are delighted to announce the edition of Scottish Gaelic Place-Names: The Collected Works of Charles M. Robertson, edited by Dr Jacob King.
Ceòl Mòr Ostaig
Students, alumni and tutors from the BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig will be performing at Ceòl Mòr Ostaig, hosted by
New Gaelic Podcast
“A’ Chrannag” is a new podcast featuring short stories in Gaelic by both well-loved and emerging writers. The first season, hosted by Ruairidh Graham, will
SMO Gala Day 2019
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is holding a Gala day on Saturday 20th of April and you are all invited! It’s a fun day with lots to
2019 writing competition in memory of Niamh Henderson
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is launching its second writing competition In memory of Niamh Henderson from Mallaig, who died suddenly in 2017. Niamh was a first year
Free Gaelic classes with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig at Celtic Connections
It’s that time of year again, Scotland and the world is about to descend upon Glasgow for Celtic Connections – three weeks of live music
Jon Schueler Scholarship announces 2019 Artist in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Australian artist, Kim Anderson, has been named as Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s new Artist in Residence, under the Jon Schueler Residency Programme which has been running
Music workshops at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
SMO Music Course tutor, Griogair Labhruidh, and the amazing Kalifa Kone (percussion) visited the College recently and gave a work-shop and a taste of some
Head of Gaelic Song at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig to give presentation at Harvard University
Christine Primrose, Head of Gaelic Song at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, will travel to Boston this week where she has been invited to give workshops and
“A’ Chrannag” – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for a new podcast featuring short fiction in Gaelic, or multilingual work including Gaelic. GAIRM AIRSON IARRTASAN SGRÌOBHAIDH Pod-chraoladh Geàrr-fhicsean Gàidhlig “A’
Sir Iain Noble Memorial Lecture and Young Person of the Year Award 2018
The seventh Sir Iain Noble Memorial Lecture was delivered by Murdo Beaton of the Isle of Skye, on Thursday 11 October at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Graduation success at the highest level for Sabhal Mor Ostaig
An evening of celebration was held at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Sleat last Friday (5 October) at the annual Graduation Ceremony which took place at
The Death of Connlaoch: An ancient Gaelic ballad re-born
Singing the Story: The Death of Connlaoch Saturday 20 October, 6.30 pm, Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre https://www.sisf.org.uk/event/?eventid=16721 From chiefs’ halls to ceilidh houses, heroic
Gap year student receives SMO’s Student of the Year award
The award for Student of the Year was given to Isabelle Flower, who undertook the first year course for fluent speakers – Gàidhlig is Conaltradh.
MacDonald of Sleat Poetry Prize 2018
The winner of this year’s MacDonald of Sleat poetry prize is Torquil Macleod from Lochs, Isle of Lewis. The competition, which is run by Sabhal
Griogair Labhruidh appointed as new Music Lecturer
SMO is delighted to announce that the singer and musician, Griogair Labhruidh , will be joining the College as a Lecturer for the BA (Hons)
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Library receives Sorley Maclean’s book collection
The Library at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has recently received a remarkable collection of books belonging to the renowned poet Sorley Maclean. Numbering almost 1,800 titles,
Princess Royal attends graduation ceremony
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Dingwall today to preside over the Highland Theological College UHI graduation ceremony at Dingwall and Strathpeffer Free Church.
Significant research collection gifted to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Library
The executors and family of the renowned piping scholar, Professor Roderick Cannon, have gifted his extensive collection of papers, correspondence and music books to Sabhal
Dr Marsaili MacLeod appointed as Vice-Principal and Director of Studies
Dr Marsaili MacLeod has been appointed as Vice-Principal and Director of Studies at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Dr MacLeod currently lectures in Gaelic Studies at the
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig honours former Chair with special Kilbeg Village road naming ceremony
The Directors, Principal and the Senior Management Team of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, today warmly welcomed the official naming of the first road, Rathad MhicGuaire (MacQuarrie
Heroic week in Sleat – Sabhal Mòr Ostaig welcomes Ulidia Finn 2018
For the first time, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, in cooperation with the university Celtic departments of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, is playing host this week to
University of Minnesota professor to deliver lecture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Professor Diane J. Tedick from the University of Minnesota will deliver a lecture this month at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, entitled ‘Reflections on Immersion Teacher Preparation
Sabhal Mòr Vice Principal made Honorary Fellow
John Norman MacLeod, Vice Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, was made an Honorary Fellow of the Association
New publication about Gaelic Education
A dossier of information about Gaelic Education was published recently in the Netherlands. The dossier, which was compiled by Professor Boyd Robertson, Principal of Sabhal
Visual arts school exchange project to be exhibited at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
The visual arts exchange project, An Cuan Sgìth / The Little Minch, will be exhibited at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig from 14th May and will run
Big Barn Sessions
Calling all young musicians, singers, bands, producers, DJs, sound artists, podcasters, filmmakers or composers! Would you benefit from spending three days, free of charge, working
Director of Seall, Duncan MacInnes, inducted into the Hall of Fame for his services to traditional music.
Congratulations to Duncan MacInnes who is to be inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame for his dedication to promoting traditional music. Duncan
Multilingualism in the brain
29/05/18 at 1400 Seòmar Chanaigh, SMO, ACC Professor Ferran Suay, University of Valencia Functional effects of being bi- or multilingual are pretty well known
The Scottish Life Plan Tour
The Misak, of the Cauca region in Colombia, were displaced from their lands and almost disappeared as a people. Over the last 40 years, they
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig delivers Corporate Parenting Plan
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, has produced and published their Corporate Parenting Plan, under Part 9 of the
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig music students’ success at Pan Celtic Festival
The 47th International Pan Celtic Festival was this year held in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland from the 3-8 April and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s BA (Hons) Gaelic and
Launch of the new National Gaelic Language Plan
The new National Gaelic Language Plan, which sets out the framework for the faster growth of the language across Scotland, has been launched today (Wednesday
The Macdonald of Sleat Poetry Prize 2018
The fourth Gaelic poetry competition for ‘The Macdonald of Sleat’ Poetry Prize will be held this year. The annual competition was inaugurated by Sir Ian
University announces key research appointment
The University of the Highlands and Islands has appointed Professor Neil Simco as its Vice-Principal for Research and Impact. Professor Simco will be responsible for
Gaelic Residential for Young People
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, in partnership with Highland Council’s Gaelic Team, and with financial support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, organised the Gaelic Annual Residential ‘Seachdain
Dr Gillian Rothach announced as new Principal for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Dr Gillian Rothach has been named as the new Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Dr Rothach is currently Deputy Director of Studies and Head of
New Writing Competition
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is instituting a new writing competition in memory of Niamh Henderson from Mallaig, who died suddenly last year. Niamh was a first
Lana Beaton talks about her Gaelic film which tackles transgender issues.
Lana Beaton from the Isle of Skye, a previous student of SMO and now studying BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen at Edinburgh Napier
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Exhibition and 2018 Jon Schueler Visual Artist
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture on the Isle of Skye, has announced the next recipient of the Jon Schueler
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig students and alumni amongst winners at FilmG awards 2018
Tha annual FilmG awards ceremony was held in Glasgow last Friday where they celebrated 10 years of MG Alba’s Gaelic short film competition. FilmG is
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Vice-Principal announces retirement
John Norman MacLeod, Vice-Principal and Director of Studies at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, has announced he plans to retire in July. John Norman has led the
Professor Hugh Cheape awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours
An MBE was awarded to Professor Hugh Cheape of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI in the New Year’s Honours in recognition of his services to Scottish
Gaelic Language Plan helps to further strengthen Gaelic at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s second Gaelic Language Plan was published today (13 December). The Plan will further promote and strengthen Gaelic in every area of the
The Little Minch
An Cuan Sgìth |The Little Minch – 13 January – 24 February 2018 Gallery 1 & 2 Preview & family ceilidh Friday 12 January 7-9pm