The chance to produce and broadcast your own radio programme at SMO
A series of radio skills courses are to be run at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig where people will be given the chance to learn how to
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Catriona Lexy Campbell named as Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s new writer in residence
Catriona Lexy Campbell has this week been named the new Writer in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the National Centre for the Gaelic Language
Music and song to begin Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s anniversary year celebrations
Throughout 2013 Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI will be holding a series of special events to celebrate the Gaelic college’s 40th anniversary. Since first offering Gaelic
Staffin Pupil Wins First Prize in Art Competition
Isla MacLeod, a pupil at Staffin Primary School, has won first prize in a competition organised by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI. Children in Gaelic-medium primary
Exhibition inspired by Inch Kenneth opens at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
An art exhibition inspired by the historic island of Inch Kenneth was opened last week (Thursday 6 December) at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre
Historic and valuable research collection is gifted to Sabhal Mòr’s Library
The renowned scholar and researcher, Professor Kenneth MacKinnon, has gifted a large collection of his own personal manuscripts and research papers dating from the 1970s
Two new courses to help boost Gaelic language and community development efforts
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI is to offer two new courses, the CPD awards in Language Development and Community Development, starting next year, in a bid
Jon Schueler Visual Arts Residency comes to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language, Culture and the Arts on Skye, is to become the host of a major new Visual
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Gaelic Language Plan helps to further strengthen Gaelic at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Gaelic Language Plan was published yesterday (25 April). The Plan will further promote and strengthen Gaelic in every area of the work
Gaelic Open Day a big success at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig held its first Gaelic Open Day on Saturday (21 April). The day was a great success and included a wide variety of
A new bursary for SMO students to study the history and literature of Clan Currie
Bob Currie, President of the Clan Currie Society visited Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this week (Tuesday 17 April) to launch the Clan Currie Bursary (Duais Clann
MacLaverty to read at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Renowned writer Bernard MacLaverty will be among those reading at a literary event at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig next week on Skye. It will be the
Stiùidio Ostaig puts music at the heart of the college and the community
Stiùidio Ostaig, the new recording and music facility at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, was opened yesterday, providing the Gaelic college and the community of Sleat on
Remembering Sir Iain Noble, and an undeniable legacy
‘He always described himself as being at his happiest when he was creating something new, developing a new business idea, or promoting some fresh endeavour.’
The first Sir Iain Noble Memorial Lecture
The inaugural Sir Iain Noble Memorial Lecture will be delivered at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig by Allan Campbell next week. Sir Iain passed away on the
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig pledges its support to mental health campaign
Representatives of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig were in Inverness on Friday (9th March) to pledge their support to the’see me’ campaign. Sabhal Mòr was one of
Danny Alexander Visits the College
Danny Alexander, MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury was at the College on Thursday 1st March as part of a visit to Skye to
University celebrates first anniversary
The University of the Highlands and Islands celebrates its first anniversary this week. Since attaining full university status on 1 February 2011, the organisation has
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Deadline looming for Gaelic Business and Community of the year awards.
The deadline is looming for applications to the’Gleus’ and’Gnìomh’ competitions’ the Gaelic Community and Business of the Year Awards 2011. Only a fortnight remains until
Soillse Research Fund 2011
Soillse – the National Research Network for the Maintenance and Revitalisation of Gaelic Language and Culture – is opening its Small Research Fund for research
Gaelic champion Heather is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI student of the year
Highlander Heather Clyne travelled the world as a marine scientist after gaining degrees in Dundee and Edinburgh’ but studying now at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI,