Meet The Open University in Barra
The Open University is inviting local residents to find out more about their courses and qualifications at an informal open event to be held at […]
Gaelic language
MG ALBA supports Trad Awards as nominations open
AS nominations open for the 2015 Scots Trad Music Awards MG ALBA (the Gaelic Media Service) has confirmed that it will be continuing its support […]
BBC ALBA unveils exciting new package of programmes for autumn
INTIMATE portraits of Scottish football legend, Jim Baxter, and Scottish artist, John Lowrie Morrison; a 30th anniversary celebration of popular children’s presenter, Dotaman; and new drama […]
Gaelic WWI production’s successful tour ends in Belgium
THE inspiring Pròiseact nan Ealan production of ‘Sequamur’ has successfully completed an international summer tour with a highly-poignant visit to Ypres, Belgium. After a critically-acclaimed […]
Culture Secretary visits set of Bannan on Skye
PRODUCTION company, Young Films, and the cast and crew of BBC ALBA Gaelic drama, ‘Bannan], were delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary for Europe & External Affairs, […]
BBC ALBA follows funnyman Sanjeev Kohli’s six month quest to master the Gaelic cànan
Sanjeev Kohli of ‘Still Game’ fame has already proven he has the gift of the gab, but can the acclaimed Scottish comedian, actor and writer […]
Liam Alastair Crouse Joins Ceòlas team
A new post of Gaelic Development Officer was announced earlier this year as part of the Ceòlas Development Plan. The post, which runs for a […]
Stars of the big screen turn out to present national Gaelic film awards
STARS of the big screen turned out in Glasgow to present a number of awards at the seventh national Gaelic Film Awards ceremony. MG ALBA, the […]
Graduate Placement Scheme 2013-14 launched
Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) has launched the 2013/14 Graduate Placement Scheme with funding available to assist four year-long placements. CnaG now wishes to hear from […]
Initiative launched to boost digital skills in Highlands and Islands
A new package of business IT support for organisations and individuals across the Highlands and Islands is now available. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), in […]
BT National Gaelic Schools Debate
The announcement of the preliminary rounds of the prestigious BT Scotland National Gaelic Schools Debate have been made and the 2012 competition looks set to be another […]
Did formal education really damage the Gaelic Language?
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the passing of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 which introduced compulsory education for all across Scotland. The new Act ignored the […]
Launch of Shawbost’s first community Gaelic Language Plan
Shawbost, on the west side of Lewis, published its first Gaelic Language Plan, to aid the development and promotion of Gaelic in the area at […]
HIE announces three year funding boost to Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Fèisean nan Gàidheal will continue to play a key role in the continuing development of traditional music and Gaelic arts as Highlands and Islands Enterprise […]
New Creative Industries and Media Centre Opened in Stornoway
New life has been breathed into a former Harris Tweed Mill in Stornoway, which was officially opened today (Friday 9th March) as the new Creative […]
Bòrd na Gàidhlig Chair resigns
Bòrd na Gàidhlig chair Arthur Cormack has resigned from his post with immediate effect.In a letter to Minister for Learning,Science and Scotland’s Languages Dr Alasdair […]
Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schools
This year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and Culture in Learning Award […]
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominations
There has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG Alba’s FilmG awards. Sgoil a’ Bhac, […]
Sgoil nan Loch to hold Gaelic Medium Education Information Afternoon
A Gaelic Medium Education information afternoon is to be held in Sgoil nan Loch on Wednesday the 8th of February, from 1.45pm until 3.00pm. Sgoil nan Lochare inviting […]
New Gaelic qualifications launched during the Royal National Mod in Stornoway
Twelve new Gaelic language qualifications have been launched at the Royal National Mod in Stornoway These new free-standing qualifications, known as ‘Units’, cover the […]