’S e ‘Cleachd i no caill i’ an sluagh-ghairm a bhios aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 agus bidh maoineachadh do thachartasan ri fhaighinn.
Bidh Seachdain na Gàidhlig air ais an còigeamh turas eadar 23mh dhen Ghearran is 1ad dhen Mhàrt 2026 fon chuspair Cleachd i no caill i.
Tha maoin nan tabhartasan beaga fosgailte a-nis
On diugh, faodaidh daoine fa leth is buidhnean tagradh a chur a-steach airson tabhartas suas ri £500 airson rudeigin a chur air chois sa choimhearsnachd aca a chomharraicheas a’ Ghàidhlig. Le taic Bòrd na Gàidhlig, tha maoin nan tabhartasan beaga fosgailte to luchd-labhairt, luchd-ionnsachaidh is luchd-gaoil na Gàidhlig agus roimhe seo, fhuair iomadh iomairt taic eadar bùthan-obrach seinn, cèilidhean is leasan ann an sgeadachadh cèice.
Chaidh a dhealbhadh airson coimhearsnachdan a thoirt cruinn còmhla, còmhradh brìoghmhor a chur gu dol agus linn ùr de luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh ann an Alba agus thall thairis. ’S urrainn do dhaoine tagradh airson maoineachadh a chur suas gu meadhan-oidhche Dihaoine 31mh dhen Dàmhair 2025 airson 2026 aig seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.
Ma tha ùidh agad san iomairt is mar a ghabhas tu pàirt, gheibh thu barrachd fiosrachaidh air duilleag maoin nan tabhartasan beagaagainn. Bidh seiseanan an-asgaidh againn cuideachd air loidhne do dhuine sam bith a tha ag iarraidh barrachd fiosrachaidh mun t-seachdain. Clàraichibh an seo → Seisean fiosrachaidh
Cleachd i no caill i
Tha cuspair 2026 Cleachd i no caill i caran tiamhaidh, a’ tarraing gu ar n-aire dè cho cudromach ’s a tha e a dhol an ceann na Gàidhlig airson ’s mair i beò agus airson fàs a thoirt oirre.
“Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig sa chòigeamh bhliadhna a-nis agus tha e follaiseach gu bheil iarrtas is meas air a’ Ghàidhlig a’ sìor fhàs, gu sònraichte sna bailtean. Tha sinn airson brosnachadh a thoirt dhaibh agus fàs a thoirt air an neart is togail seo. Bu toil leinn brosnachadh a thoirt dhan a h-uile duine a dhol an sàs sa chànan, eadar luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig no luchd-ionnsachaidh a th’ air ùr-thòiseachadh. ’S e maoin nan tabhartasan beaga againn an dòigh as fheàrr airson a dhol an sàs ann agus cur ri soirbheas na seachdaine.
“’S e rud beò a th’ ann an cànan agus ’s e a chleachdadh a neartaicheas e – agus tha rannsachadh a’ sealltainn gur e sìor chleachdadh agus dealas as cudromaiche airson sgilean cànain a thogail gu fileantachd. Ma chuireas sinn cùl ri cànan, cha chaill sinn dìreach faclan is abairtean a’ chànain ach an cultar, an tradaisean is an eachdraidh a th’ aig a’ chridhe. ’S e seud cho mòr ’s a th’ ann an Gàidhlig agus tha e ro chudromach gun cùm sinn oirnn ga bruidhinn, ga leigeil ris is ga chomharradh airson dèanamh cinnteach gum bi e na phàirt bheòthail nar saoghal is nar coimhearsnachdan fhathast a-màireach. Chan eil e gu diofar an e seo a’ chiad fhacal Gàidhlig a thuirt thu a-riamh no an robh e greis on a rinn thu dad leis a’ chànan, ’s e teachdaireachd shìmplidh a th’ againn: siuthad, seo an t-àm!” (Joy Dunlop, Ceannard Seachdain na Gàidhlig)
“Tha Bòrd na Gàidhlig ro-thoilichte taic a chumail ri maoin nan tabhartasan beaga a-rithist am-bliadhna is e a’ cur taic ri tachartasan is gnìomhachdan air feadh na dùthcha, a’ sealltainn neart is farsaingeachd cànan, cultar is dualchas na Gàidhlig.” (Thuirt Ealasaid Dhòmhnallach, Ceannard Bhòrd na Gàidhlig)
Prògram nan sgoiltean
Bidh sreath de sheiseanan an-asgaidh air loidhne againn a-rithist dha sgoiltean. Tha fèill mhòr mhòr air a bhith orra roimhe, leis na mìltean de dh’oileanaich a’ gabhail pàirt gach bliadhna. Gheibh tidsearan barrachd fiosrachaidh air an làrach-lìn againn agus is urrainn dhuibh àitichean a ghlèidheadh an sin cuideachd.
Tha Là Abairt na Gàidhlig, iomairt air a bheil fèill mhòr, na phàirt de Sheachdain na Gàidhlig cuideachd agus gabhaidh na mìltean mòra pàirt ann gach bliadhna agus bidh e air ais Diardaoin 26mh dhen Ghearran 2026.
Bidh Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 ann eadar 23mh dhen Ghearran is 1ad dhen Mhàrt 2026. Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh no airson tagradh airson maoineachadh a chur a-steach, tadhlaibh air seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.
’S e carthannas clàraichte a th’ annainn agus ri linn sin, ’s ann air tabhartasan a thig obair Seachdain na Gàidhlig beò. Fiosraich mar a chumas tu taic ris an iomairt aig seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/support-us. ’S e Hands Up for Trad a ruitheas Seachdain na Gàidhlig, Carthannas Albannach Àir. 035 190.
Nochdaidh na puist againn thall air Facebook agus Instagram (@sngaidhlig) – bhiomaid fada nur comain nam b’ urrainn dhuibh an co-roinneadh is innse gur toil leotha e, a’ cleachdadh #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026.
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) 2026 launches with call to “use it, or lose it” and funding for events
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) will return for its fifth edition from 23rd February – 1st March 2026 2026, under the banner Use It or Lose It (Cleachd i no caill i).
Small Grants Fund now open
Funding opens today for individuals, groups and organisations to apply for grants of up to £500 to support activities which celebrate Gaelic in their community. Backed by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Smalls Grant Fund is open to speakers, learners and enthusiasts alike, with singing workshops, ceilidhs and cake decorating lessons among the previously supported events.
Designed to unite communities, ignite meaningful conversations, and encourage a new wave of Gaelic speakers across Scotland and beyond. People have until midnight on Friday 31st October 2025 to apply for funding for 2026 at seachdainnagaidhlig.scot
If you’re curious about how to get involved, find out more information on our Small Grants page. We are also hosting free online sessions for anyone wishing to find out more about the week. Register here → Seisean fiosrachaidh • Information Session
Cleachd i, no caill i
The 2026 theme Use It or Lose It (Cleachd i, no caill i) carries particular poignancy, highlighting the critical importance of actively engaging with Gaelic to ensure its preservation and growth.
Cleachd i, no caill i is pronounced Klechk ee, no Kyle ee (ch like loch). Phonetically this is klɛxg i nɔ kaiLʲ i. Hear it spoken here.
“Five years into Seachdain na Gàidhlig and we can see that the appetite for and appreciation of Gaelic continues to grow, particularly in urban areas. Our mission is to foster and grow that energy and excitement. We want to encourage people of all backgrounds to connect with the language, whether they are fluent speakers or completely new to Gaelic. Our Small Grants Fund is the perfect opportunity to be able to get involved and play your part in making the week a success.
“Languages are living entities, and they thrive through use – in fact, studies show that continued use and enthusiasm are central to maintaining language skills and proficiency. When we stop engaging with a language, we risk losing not only its words and expressions, but the culture, traditions and history embedded within it. Gaelic is such a treasure, and it’s vital that we continue to speak, share and celebrate it; ensuring it remains a vibrant part of our lives and communities. Whether you’ve never said a Gaelic word or it’s been a while since you connected with the language, our message is simple: start now!” (Joy Dunlop, Director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig)
“Bòrd na Gàidhlig are delighted to be supporting the Small Grants Fund again this year as it supports events and activities across the country, showcasing the strength and breadth of Gaelic language, culture and heritage.” (Ealasaid MacDonald, Ceannard, Bòrd na Gàidhlig)
Schools programme
We’ll once again be offering a series of free, interactive online sessions for schools. These have proved hugely popular, with thousands of pupils taking part each year. Teachers can find details and book via our website.
Seachdain na Gàidhlig also encompasses the hugely popular Say a Gaelic Phrase Day which engages thousands online each year and will be back on Thursday 26th February 2026.
Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 will take place from 23rd February – 1st March 2026. For more information or to apply for funding, please visit seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.
Donations make Seachdain na Gàdhlig’s work possible, find out more about how to support the initiative at seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/support-us. Seachdain na Gàidhlig is facilitated by Hands Up for Trad, Scottish Charity No 035 190.
Our posts will be over on Facebook and Instagram (@sngaidhlig) – we’d really appreciate if you could give them a share /like and use #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026.
