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Welcome for productive ferries meetingFollowing a meeting between representatives of communities on the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree with Transport Minister Keith… »
Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schoolsThis year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and… »
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitorsStornoway Cruise Group is launching a ‘Welcome Scheme’ this cruise season to try and entice cruise passengers and crew to… »
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”HI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five… »
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charityPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during… »
Trading Standards Warn of Computer ScamTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from… »
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plansThe Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the… »
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish governmentWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government… »
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominationsThere has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG… »
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stationsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer,… »
Gaelic language Archive
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Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schools
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsThis 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 recognises schools and pre-‐ schools... -
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominations
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsThere 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 Lionacleit and Àrd Sgoil... -
Sgoil nan Loch to hold Gaelic Medium Education Information Afternoon
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsA 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 anyone who has an interest... -
New Gaelic qualifications launched during the Royal National Mod in Stornoway
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsTwelve new Gaelic language qualifications have been launched at the Royal National Mod in Stornoway These new free-standing qualifications, known as ‘Units’, cover the four key skills beginners need... -
Gaelic vital to Scotland
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No CommentsEighty-one per cent of the Scottish public feel it is important that Scotland does not lose its Gaelic language traditions according to new research published today. The report, Public Attitudes... -
‘Some people are gay’ in Gaelic!
Posted on August 4, 2011 | No CommentsStonewall Scotland now offers the iconic, no-nonsense ‘Some people are gay. Get over it!’ posters to Gaelic speakers across Scotland. The posters can be ordered free frominfo@stonewallscotland.org.uk. Developed to help... -
Outer Hebrides’ nature reserves promoted following revival of popular guides
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsThe Outer Hebrides’ national nature reserves, which include St Kilda, Monach Isles and Loch Druidibeg, are being promoted in a new Michelin I-Spy guide from VisitScotland and Scottish Natural Heritage. The... -
Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes announcement of more support for gaelic education
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsBòrd na Gàidhlig has welcomed the commitment by the Scottish Government of more than £1million of additional support to developments in Gaelic education throughout Scotland. Fiona Hyslop MSP, the Minister... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing and developing their use of... -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsA research project is set to get underway to assess the impact and benefits of bilingual signage at Scotland’s ski centres. The Gaelic and English signs, at the Lecht, Glenshee,... -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western... -
EventScotland announces funding for Hebridean Celtic festival
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEventScotland has awarded more than £20K to the Hebridean Celtic Festival, a summer celebration of traditional music, which will take place this year from 14th – 17th July. To mark... -
Runrig Join Hall of Fame and Festival Programme for 2010
Posted on February 18, 2010 | No CommentsOne of Scotland’s most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one... -
Ness Youth Group on Rapal
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists...