New Pilot Scheme for Teachers
Twelve teachers from across Scotland are taking part in a unique pilot training programme to assist with the increased demand for Gaelic-speaking primary and secondary
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The world’s first Gaelic-speaking teddy bear launches this Autumn
A soft and cuddly bear that teaches babies, toddlers and children 33 words in Gaelic, is set to be a great Christmas stocking filler in
North Skye community opens its doors to Gaelic learners
The township of Flodigarry in the north end of Skye will open its doors to enthusiastic learners of Gaelic this summer as part of an
Support offered to students training to be Gaelic teachers
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has announced the launch of a scheme offering support for students working towards a career in Gaelic-medium education. Grants of up to
Help plan the future of Gaelic arts and culture
Cultural organisations across Scotland are being given the opportunity to help develop and deliver a new National Gaelic Arts Strategy. The strategy will set out
HMIe report finds excellent FE provision at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
A report published by HM Inspectorate of Education, on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council, highly commends the provision of further education by Sabhal Mòr
Minister for Gaelic visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye
Professor Boyd Robertson, Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, welcomed Alasdair Allan MSP to the National Centre for Gaelic Language & Culture on the Isle
Sabhal Mòr Graduates return to Skye for new series of Gleusta
Past and present students of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, gathered on Skye recently for the filming of the
HMIE publishes review of effectiveness of current Gaelic education arrangements
HMIE has today published Gaelic Education: Building on the successes, addressing the barriers, a review of the role played by Gaelic education in supporting the
Research exploring cultural links between fishing traditions of communities in Ireland and Scotland
Colmcille’ a partnership programme which promotes the shared linguistic and cultural heritage of Ireland and Scotland’ is supporting new research which looks at connections between
Bòrd na Gàidhlig supports case for Bonnington school in Edinburgh
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has called for the establishment of a stand alone Gaelic school at Bonnington in Edinburgh. Bòrd na Gàidhlig has specific statutory responsibilities
The Fruitmarket Gallery long listed for Clore Award for museum learning.
The Fruitmarket Gallery is delighted to announce that the education project Air Iomlaid has been long listed for the inaugural £10,000 Clore Award for Museum
The place-names of Lewis
The place-names of Lewis will be the focus of discussion next month when Professor Richard Cox delivers his inaugural lecture for the University of the
New poetry collection marks centenary of Sorley MacLean’s birth
A new collection of poems commissioned to mark the centenary of the birth of the Gaelic poet Somhairle MacIllEain, (Sorley MacLean 1911-1996), has been published
Gaelic Schools Week in Edinburgh
Clann a’ dannsaAlmost 300 Gaelic-speaking children from around Scotland were in the capital this week for the eighth annual Gaelic Schools Week, organised by Comann
Easter Short Courses 2011
Gaelic learners from across the world gathered at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Sleat this week as part of the college’s Easter short course programme. Amongst
University of the Highlands and Islands becomes Scotland’s newest university
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig today welcomed the establishment of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) as Scotland’s newest university. Following confirmation from the Privy
‘Renowned over Hundreds’ – Scotland celebrates Sorley MacLean
Scotland’s interwoven communities of islanders, poets and musicians, Gaelic-speakers, scholars and all with an interest in the promotion of Scottish literature and Scottish identity will
Stòras Rannsachaidh Shoillse
Soillse, the National Research Network for the Maintenance and Revitalisation of Gaelic Language and Culture – is opening its Small Research Fund for research proposals
Sir Iain Noble 1935 – 2010
Tribute by Allan Campbell When Iain Andrew Noble, the proprietor of Fearann Eilean Iarmain, passed away on Christmas Day morning Scotland and Gaelic lost a
Theory and research can aid Gaelic revitalisation, lecture-goers will hear
Ways in which the work of specialists can be useful to Gaelic language campaigners are to be explored at a lecture next week by Professor
Major new artists’ residencies for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Delivering the annual Sabhal Mòr Ostaig lecture, Andrew Dixon, the Chief Executive for Creative Scotland, has set out plans for an ambitious artists residency programme
Chris Drury – Land, Water and Language
Ever since I walked from the top of Lewis to the tip of Barra in my mid-twenties, the flow country of North Uist, dominated by
Chief Executive of Creative Scotland to deliver annual Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture
The creative strengths of Scotland and the contribution of artists to the nation’s cultural profile will be the focal point of discussion at the annual
New Manager at Islay’s Columba Centre
Enrolled Scottish solicitor Neil Iain Woodrow has been named as the new Manager of Ionad Chaluim Chile Ìle (ICCI) in Bowmore. Following primary education at
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 2010 Graduation and Sàr Ghàidheal awards
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has recognised the contribution made to the language by two leading Gaels by awarding this year’s Honorary Sàr Ghaidheal Fellowships to Flòraidh
Soillse project names new Research Professor
Dr Rob Dunbar has been named as Research Professor for the national Gaelic research project Soillse. Dr Dunbar is currently Reader in Law & Celtic
KT TUNSTALL:’The Troika Tour’
Beyond is very pleased to announce a string of intimate Island dates through August with multi platinum selling singer songwriter KT Tunstall in the lead
A-grade Robyn becomes student of the year
A young woman with a passion for Gaelic has been named the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI student of the year for excelling in her studies
Piping & Drumming Week returns to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture on the Isle of Skye, welcomes back one of Scottish piping’s true greats, Iain
Acclaimed Exhibition Air Iomlaid opens on Skye
A unique art exhibition showcasing the talents of primary school children from two distinct areas of Scotland will go on display at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,
Senior manager appointed for Soillse research project
Iain Campbell from Milton, South Uist, has been appointed Senior Manager for the new Gaelic research project Soillse. Iain currently lives near Kiltarlity, Inverness-shire. For
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Graduate Placement Scheme 2011/12: Employment opportunities for three graduates.
Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) has announced that it is looking for graduates to fill three newly established posts. The posts have been established as part
Staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Recognised for their Academic Achievements
The quality of scholarship and research of two members of the academic staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the national centre for Gaelic language and culture,
International song conference on Skye celebrates Scotland’s musical heritage
Leading academics, musicians and singers from across Scotland gathered at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye this week to celebrate and debate the
An education project with children from Bun-sgoil Shlèite, Skye and Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 5 June’ 25 July 2010 Official Exhibition Opening 5 June 6:30 – 8:30pm Air Iomlaid (On Exchange) is an ambitious education project
Record Number of Students attend Gaelic Courses at SMO
Over 100 students from across Scotland enjoyed a week of intensive language learning at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the national centre for Gaelic language and culture,
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig launches Trust with £100,000 gift
A new Development Trust was launched by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this week to support the work of the College in its key role as the