Mar a bheir Gàidhlig fàs air Ceanglaichean

A’ togail drochaidean tro chànan: Mar a bheir Gàidhlig fàs air ceanglaichean

Tha cumhachd àraidh aig cànain. Ceanglaidh e daoine ri chèile, fosglaidh e dorsan do sgeulachdan is saoghalan ùra agus brosnaichidh e tuigse eadar cultaran. ’S e cànan cheanglaichean a th’ ann an Gàidhlig – ag aonadh coimhearsnachdan, a’ dìon seann ghnàthasan agus a’ dùsgadh càirdeas eadar daoine, an seo fhèin agus air feadh an t-saoghail.

Chan e dìreach faclan a th’ ann an Gàidhlig ach co-aithne, cridhe cultair agus taing do dh’iomairtean mar Seachdain na Gàidhlig, inneal airson ceanglaichean brìoghmhor a stèidheachadh eadar daoine air feadh an t-saoghail.

Gàidhlig mar snàithlean a cheanglas coimhearsnachdan ri chèile

Tha bruidhinn agus ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig a’ neartachadh dàimhean coimhearsnachd air dòighean buana agus domhain. Air feadh na h-Alba, tha buidhnean Gàidhlig a’ tighinn ri chèile aig cèilidhean, oidhcheannan sgeulachdan no dìreach airson seanchas. Tha na tachartasan seo, beag is mòr, a’ toirt cothrom do dhaoine tighinn cruinn agus buan-chàirdeasan a thogail.

Can na clasaichean coimhearsnachd far an tig iomadh ginealach ri chèile airson piseach a thoirt air an cuid Gàidhlig. Seo àite far an ionnsaich inbheach òg abairtean aig neach le Gàidhlig on ghlùin agus aig an aon àm a’ cur gu feum nan sgilean teicneolais acasan airson Gàidhlig a sgaoileadh ann an aplacaidean is sna meadhanan sòisealta. No Comann Ball-coise na h-Alba a tha na ghuth airson Gàidhlig ann am ball-coise agus a chleachdas an spòrs seo airson cainnt Ghàidhlig a bhrosnachadh am measg dhaoine òga. Tha eadar-ghabhail mar seo a’ brosnachadh spèis dha chèile agus com-pàirteachas, a’ fighe na coimhearsnachd ri chèile nas dlùithe agus a’ cur aghaidh air leth-oireachd shòisealta.

Gàidhlig thar crìochan

Cha chluinnear a’ Ghàidhlig dìreach ann an Alba. Taing dha na milleanan de luchd-ionnsachaidh is luchd-labhairt air feadh an t-saoghail, ’s gann gu bheil àite ann far na eil i ri chluinntinn. Sna coimhearsnachdan thall thairis, tha a’ Ghàidhlig na cheangal glè chudromach ri dualchas is sinnsearachd Albannach.

Tha ùrlaran digiteach a’ toirt cothrom air a’ Ghàidhlig do dhaoine ùra, eadar pod-chraolaidhean is aplacaidean a theagaisgeas abairtean cumanta do bhuidhnean is clasaichean air loidhne agus a bheir cruinn luchd-ionnsachaidh sna Stàitean Aonaichte, ann an Astràilia agus dùthchannan eile.

Tha tachartasan eadar-nàiseanta rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ soillseachadh tuilleadh mar a chruthaicheas Gàidhlig ceanglaichean thar crìochan. Mar eisimpleir, chunnaic sinn co-obrachadh eadar còisir ann an Alba agus buidheann ciùil coltach ris ann an Alba Nuadh ann an Canada an-uiridh. Ged a tha cuan mòr eatarra, thug can cànan is an ceòl a bh’ aca an cumantas cruinn iad agus thàinig eadar-mhalairt chultarach àraidh às a sheall buaidh eadar-nàiseanta a’ chànain.

Sgeulachdan cheanglaichean a dh’èirich à Seachdain na Gàidhlig

Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ taisbeanadh mar a bhrosnaicheas a’ Ghàidhlig ceanglaichean. Gach bliadhna, thèid tachartasan a chur ri chèile a bheir daoine cruinn, ge be dè a’ phuing-thòiseachaidh aca. Eadar daoine a tha fileanta agus fìor luchd-tòiseachaidh, bidh cothrom aig duine sam bith tlachd a ghabhail ann an Gàidhlig is a beartas cultarach.

Mar eisimpleir Là Abairt na Gàidhlig. Tillidh seo air an 27mh latha dhen Ghearran 2025 agus tha fàilte ron a h-uile duine o cheithir ceàrnan an t-saoghail abairt Ghàidhlig ionnsachadh is a cho-roinneadh sna meadhanan sòisealta. Leis na tagaichean-hais #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig agus #SayAGaelicPhraseDay, bidh cothrom aig daoine abairtean is sgeulachdan a cho-roinneadh is brosnachadh a thoirt dha chèile. Is dè thig às? Còmhradh eadar-nàiseanta stèidhichte air co-ghaol is co-mheas air a’ Ghàidhlig.

’S e prògram nan sgoiltean rud eile a thilleas, iomairt a cheanglas luchd-ionnsachaidh òg ri chèile o fheadh na h-Alba ann am bùthan-obrach mu òrain, beul-aithris is sgeulachdan Gàidhlig. Chan e dìreach oideachadh a bheir na h-iomairtean seo seachad – dùisgidh iad còmhradh eadar daoine òga mu dhualchas, coimhearsnachd is a-màireach na Gàidhlig.

Gàidhlig mar inneal airson eadar-mhalairt chultarach

Tha an ceòl, na h-ealain is sgeulachdan – rudan a th’ aig cridhe cultar na Gàidhlig – nan innealan cumhachdach airson ceanglaichean a stèidheachadh. Rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig, bidh taisbeantasan le luchd-ealain Gàidhlig aig teis-meadhan chùisean agus bheir iad blasad dhen chultar bheòthail a tha co-cheangailte ris a’ chànan seo dhan luchd-èisteachd. Gu math tric bidh luchd-ealain sna tachartasan seo a’ co-obrachadh le daoine eile aig a bheil freumhan eadar-dhealaichte, a’ cruthachadh iomairt nach eil dìreach a’ comharradh na Gàidhlig ach cuideachd mar a nì cànain is cultaran nas beartaiche a chèile.

Mar eisimpleir, an co-obrachadh bàrdachd an-uiridh eadar bàird Ghàidhlig agus luchd-sgrìobhaidh Māori à Sealainn Nuadh a thug sùil air cuspairean co-cheangailte ri fearann, buntainneas is dearbh-aithne. Chunnacas gu soilleir sna leughaidhean dà-chànanach gu bheil an aon spèis do dh’eachdraidh agus cànan aig an dà chultar ged a tha na cuantan mòra eatarra.

A’ togail teachd-shaoghal co-cheangailte

’S e Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch an cuspair aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025, cuspair air leth a sheallas mar a thug is mar a bheir Gàidhlig daoine chruinn. Ged a bhruidhnear i ann an talla coimhearsnachd ionadail no le dìorras sna meadhanan sòisealta, togaidh an cànan seo drochaidean – air feadh ghinealaichean, thar crìochan is cultaran.

Thathar am beachd gum bi an iomairt seo nas motha na bha e a-riamh roimhe am bliadhna, a’ brosnachadh daoine o ghairm beatha sam bith a bhlasad toileachas na Gàidhlig. Chan eil e gu diofar an tig thu gu tachartas, an cuir thu bùth-obrach air chois no an e dìreach abairt ùr a dh’ionnsaicheas tu is a cho-roinneas tu le do chàirdean, cuiridh gach rud ri fàs lìonra luchd-ionnsachaidh is luchd-taice na Gàidhlig. 

Còmhla, nì na ceanglaichean seo cinnteach gum mair an cànan beò is beòthail – agus gun toir e cruinn daoine air dòighean brìoghmhor gun stad, fiù air dòighean ris nach robh dùil roimhe.

Chan e dìreach cànan a th’ ann an Gàidhlig, ’s e dìleab bheò a th’ ann, drochaid gu coimhearsnachd, dòigh airson thu fhèin a chur an cèill gun a leithid agus co-chomharradh dhe na ceanglaichean a th’ againn ris an t-saoghal mun cuairt oirnn.

Bheir Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 cuireadh dhuinn uile a thighinn thairis air an drochaid seo a ghabhail tlachd sna ceanglaichean a bhrosnaicheas cànain.

Building Bridges Through Language: How Gaelic Fosters Connection

Building Bridges Through Language: How Gaelic Fosters Connection

Language has a unique power. It connects people, opens doors to stories and experiences, and fosters understanding across cultures. Scottish Gaelic is a language of connection – uniting communities, preserving traditions, and sparking friendships both locally and globally.

Gaelic is more than just words; it’s a shared identity, a cultural heartbeat, and thanks to initiatives like Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), it’s also a tool for building meaningful connections around the world.

Gaelic as a shared thread in communities

Learning and speaking Gaelic strengthens community bonds in deep and lasting ways. Across Scotland, Gaelic-speaking groups gather for cèilidhs, storytelling evenings and to simply socialise. These events, big and small, are about coming together and forming lasting friendships.

Take the example of community classes where multi-generational learners come together to practice Gaelic. Here, a young adult might practice conversational phrases with an elder fluent in the language, while also sharing their tech skills to help spread Gaelic through apps and social media. Or the Alba Football Association, which provides a voice for Gaelic in football and uses sport as a vehicle to encourage young players to speak the language with one another. These exchanges create a sense of mutual respect and partnership, weaving a tighter community fabric and help overcome social isolation.

Crossing borders with Gaelic

Gaelic isn’t confined to Scotland. Its reach extends far beyond, thanks to the enthusiasm of millions of learners and speakers worldwide. For international diaspora communities, the Gaelic language is a crucial link to cultural heritage and Scottish ancestry.

Digital platforms have brought Gaelic to new audiences, from podcasts and apps that teach common phrases to online groups and classes that unite learners in the United States, Australia and beyond.

International events during Seachdain na Gàidhlig further highlight how Gaelic creates bonds across borders. For example, last year saw a collaboration between a Gaelic choir in Scotland and a similar music group in Nova Scotia, Canada. Despite an ocean between them, the shared language and music became the foundation for a unique cultural exchange, showcasing the language’s global impact.

Stories of connection through Seachdain na Gàidhlig

Seachdain na Gàidhlig embodies Gaelic’s power to connect. Each year, events are designed to bring people together, no matter their starting point. From fluent speakers to absolute beginners, there’s space for everyone to experience the joy of Gaelic and its cultural richness.

One example is Say A Gaelic Phrase Day. Taking place on February 27th, 2025, this initiative invites people from around the world to learn and share a Gaelic phrase on social media. Using hashtags #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig and #SayAGaelicPhraseDay, participants exchange phrases, stories, and encouragement. The result? A global conversation, driven by a shared admiration and love for Gaelic.

Another highlight is the Schools Programme, which connects young learners across Scotland through workshops on Gaelic song, folklore, and storytelling. These initiatives don’t just educate—they spark dialogues among young people about heritage, community, and the future of Gaelic.

Gaelic as a tool for cultural exchange

Music, art, and storytelling—essential aspects of Gaelic culture—serve as powerful tools for connection. Throughout Seachdain na Gàidhlig, performances by Gaelic artists take centre stage, offering audiences a taste of the vibrant culture tied to the language. These events often feature collaborations with artists from other traditions, creating a celebration not only of Gaelic but also of how languages and cultures enrich one another.

Take last year’s poetry collaboration where Scottish Gaelic poets joined forces with Māori writers from New Zealand to explore themes of land, belonging, and identity. The bilingual readings revealed stunning parallels between two cultures separated by geography but united by a respect for history and language.

Building a connected future

The theme for the 2025 Seachdain na Gàidhlig is Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (Building Connections), a perfect reflection of Gaelic’s enduring ability to unite. Whether spoken in a local community hall or shared with enthusiasm across social media, the language builds bridges – across generations, across borders, and across cultures.

This year, the week-long celebration promises to be the most ambitious yet, inviting people from all walks of life to experience the joy of Gaelic. Whether you attend an event, organise a workshop, or simply learn a new phrase to share with friends, every act contributes to the growing network of Gaelic learners and supporters. 

Together, these connections ensure that the language thrives—and continues to bring people together in meaningful and unexpected ways.

Gaelic isn’t just a language; it’s a living legacy, a bridge to community, an irreplaceable form of expression and a shared celebration of how we connect to the world around us.

Through Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025, we’re all invited to cross that bridge and discover the joy of connection through language.

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr!

Tha sgioba Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ toirt taing dhuibh uile airson bhur taic agus an ùidh a tha sibh a’ nochdadh anns a’ phròiseact. Tha sinn a’ guidhe Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr air gach neach.

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The Seachdain na Gàidhlig team is grateful for all your support and interest in the project. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig agus Sgoiltean // Seachdain na Gàidhlig and Schools

Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 gu bhith ann am bailtean beaga agus bailtean mòra, tallaichean coimhearsnachd agus ‘s dòcha fiù ‘s ann an sràidean! Ach nach biodh e mìorbhaileach nach biodh Seachdain na Gàidhlig anns na ceudan de sgoiltean air feadh na dùthcha?

Ma tha sibh nar tidsearan, luchd-obrach sgoile, pàrantan, buill de theaghlach neo ceangailte ri foghlam chloinne ann an dòigh sam bith, nach brosnaich sibh clasaichean anns na sgoiltean agaibh fhèin, no sgoiltean faisg oirbh, gus pàirt a ghabhail ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025? ‘S e cothrom air leth a tha gus Gàidhlig a thoirt gu chlann-sgoile ann an dòigh spòrsail agus inntinneach, le bùthan-obrach freagarrach airson gach ìre den bhun-sgoil – fileantaich agus luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig. Bidh bùth-obrach airson gach ìre ann gach là o Dhiluain gu Diardaoin, le Co-thional Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig Dihaoine.

Clàraich an seo

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 will be marked in cities and villages, community halls and perhaps even in the street! But wouldn’t it be wonderful if Seachdain na Gàidhlig was marked in hundreds of schools all across the country?

If you are a teacher, a school worker, parent, grandparent or are connected to children’s education in any way, won’t you encourage your school, or schools in your community, to take part in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025? This is a fantastic opportunity for school children to engasge with Gaelic language and culture in a fun, engaging way, with workshops tailored to each level of primary school, for those in Gaelic Medium Education and Gaelic Learner (or English Medium) Education. We will have a workshop for each level daily from Monday to Thursday, with the National Gaelic Assembly on Friday.

Register here

Tha Seachdainn na Gàidhlig a’ Sireadh Taic! // Seachdain na Gàidhlig is Seeking Support!

Abair gu bheil mìos air a bhith againn! Tha sinn an dùil taic a thoirt do 103 tachartas tro Mhaoin nan Tabhartasan Beaga – barrachd thachartasan na bh’ againn a-riamh! Tha daoine air feadh na h-Alba an dùil ar cànan is ar cultar a thoirt gu aire nan coimhearsnachdan airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025.

ACH, tha sinn a’ sireadh beagan taic gus seo a choileanadh.

Bu mhath leinn nam b’ e ’n tachartas as motha a bhios ann an ath-bhliadhn’, ach le àrdachadh de 44% ann an iarrtasan, gu mì-fhortanach tha gainnead airgid oirnn. Am b’ urrainn dhut ar cuideachadh le £5, £10 neo £25 gus dèanamh cinnteach gum bi Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 cho soirbheachail ’s a bu mhiann leinn?

Tha sinn air tachartasan mar chèilidhean, maidnean cofaidh, cuirmean-ciùil agus clasaichean cànan a fhaicinn mar phàirt de Sheachdain na Gàidhlig roimhe agus tha aon nì cumanta aig cridhe gach fear – gràdh airson na Gàidhlig.

‘Bha e mìorbhaileach gun d’ fhuair sinn air toiseach tòiseachaidh a dhèanamh air coimhearsnachd còmhraidh Ghàidhlig’ (com-pàirtiche o 2024)

Bhiodh taic sam bith na chuideachadh. Tha UNESCO fhathast a’ meas na Gàidhlig mar chànan ann an cunnart ach tha gach tachartas a ghabhas àite a’ cuir ri inbhe agus neart na Gàidhlig, beag air bheag.

‘Tha clasaichean luchd-ionnsachaidh, agus liostaichean airson àite, loma-làn’ (com-pàirtiche o 2024)

Nach cuidich thu sinn gus barrachd dhaoine na chunnaic sinn fhathast pàirt a ghabhail ann an tachartasan gus ar cànan agus cultar àlainn a bhrosnachadh.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025: am bi thu mar phàirt dhi?

Thoir tabhartas an seo

Tha sinn a’ toirt taing chridheil dhut airson do thaic, an-dràsta agus anns an t-àm ri teachd.

 

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Could you help us to bring Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) to more communities than ever before?

What a month! We’ve been completely bowled over by the applications to our Small Grants Fund for 2025 – a grand total of 103 events, more than ever before! The length and breadth of the country, people are standing ready to share their love of our wonderful language and culture and to celebrate the biggest and best Seachdain na Gàidhlig Scotland (and the world) has ever seen.

BUT we need you to help us make it happen!

We would love to see this year become a record-breaking reality, but with a 44% increase in applications this year we have a shortfall in our funds. Could you spare £5, £10, or £25 to help us make this year the biggest and best ever?

Previous years have seen all sorts of events take place, from ceilidhs to coffee mornings, from music nights to online language classes. They all have one thing in common – their passion for all things Gaelic.

‘It was really fantastic to begin to build a Gaelic speaking community’ (2024 participant)

Every little really does help – Gaelic is still categorised as an endangered language by UNESCO but every event we can make happen strengthens our Gaelic community and spreads the passion to new hearts and minds.

‘Subsequent beginner’s classes and waiting lists are now completely sold out’ (2024 participant)

Please help us in getting more people than ever before excited and engaged with our beautiful language and culture.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025: are you in? 

Donate here

Our heartfelt thanks for your support, now and in the future.

 

Chan eil e robh anmoch pàirt a ghabhail! // It’s not too late to take part!

Faodaidh duine sam bith pàirt a ghabhail ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025! Ged a tha cothrom taic-airgid a-nis dùinte, dhèanadh sinn toilcheas cluinntinn mu thachartas sam bith a bhios a’ gabhail àite eadar 24mh Gearran agus 2na Màrt 2025 – Seachdain na Gàidhlig! Nach cuir sibh fiosrachadh mu do thachartas an seo, agus thèid liosta de na tachartasan gu lèir fhoillseachadh san Fhaoilleach.

Tapadh leibh airson ar taic. Tha sinn a’ dèanamh fiughair ri fäilte a chur oirbh gu iomairt Sheachdain na Gàidhlig!

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Anyone can take part in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025! Even though the opportunity to access funding through our Small Grants Fund has passed, we would be delighted to hear about any Gaelic-related event taking part between 24 February and 2 March 2025 – Seachdain na Gàidhlig! Add details about your event here and it will be included in a full list of all events to be published in January.

Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Seachdain na Gàidhlig adventure!

Prògram nan Sgoiltean // Schools Programme

Tha sinn air bhioran prògram nan sgoiltean airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 fhoillseachadh! Thèid bùthan-obrach airson gach leanabh anns a’ bhun-sgoil (ann an Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig agus Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Beurla) a chumail air-loidhne gach là Diluain gu Diardaoin, a’ crìochnachadh le Co-thional Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig Dihaoine.

Gheibhear fiosrachadh agus ceangalan-clàraidh air an làrach-lìn: Prògram nan Sgoiltean 2025

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We are delighted to publish our schools programme for Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025! We’ll be running daily workshops for all primary-age children (whether in Gaelic Medium Education or English Medium Education) from Monday to Thursday, culminating in the National Gaelic Assembly on the Friday.

You can find more information and links to register on our website: Schools Programme 2025

Beagan ùine ri dhol…! // There’s still time…!

Tha fhathast cothrom ann taic-airgid suas ri £500 fhaighinn gus tachartas a chur air dòigh mar phàirt de Sheachdain na Gàidhlig 2025! Lorgar stiùireadh agus foirm-iarrtais le bhith a’ leantainn nan ceangalan.

Dèan cinnteach gu bheil d’ iarrtas a-staigh ro mheadhan-oidhche Diardaoin 31 Dàmhair (Oidhche Shamnha!).

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There’s still time to secure funding of up to £500 to help with organising an event as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025! You can find guidance and an application form by following the links.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 31 October (Halloween!).

Là Abairt na Gàidhlig 2025 // Say a Gaelic Phrase Day 2025

‘S e Diardaoin 27 Gearran 2025 an ceathramh Là Abairt na Gàidhlig. Tha seo na iomairt airson daoine a bhrosnachadh gus Gàidhlig fheuchainn, no am beagan a th’ aca a chleachdadh! Airson pàirt a ghabhail, chan eil agad ach ri abairt Gàidhlig bhon duilleag seo a thaghadh (no fear a thaghas tu fhèin), ionnsaich mar a chanas tu e (le bhith ag èisteachd ris a’ Ghàidhlig), dèan bhidio agus cuir air na meadhanan sòisealta e le na tagraichean-hais #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig agus #SayAGaelicPhraseDay. Cho furasta ri sin!

Nach iarr sibh air ur caraidean a bhith an sàs sa chùis cuideachd? Ma tha misneachd gu leòr agaibh, faodaidh sibh abairt no dhà a chur còmhla a’ cleachdadh ‘agus’. Ma tha facail a bharrachd a dhìth oirbh, bheir sùil air faclair Learn Gaelic. Ma tha sibh airson tuilleadh ionnsachadh mu bhith bruidhinn na Gàidhlig, theirig gu SpeakGaelic, learngaelic.scot neo Duolingo.

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Thursday 27th February 2025 is the fourth Say A Gaelic Phrase Day. This is an initiative to encourage people to try speaking Gaelic, or to use whatever Gaelic they have! To take part, all you need to do is pick a Gaelic phrase from this page (or make up your own one), learn how to say it (by listening to the audio file), make a video and post it on social media using the hashtags #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig and #SayAGaelicPhraseDay. Simple as that!

Why not encourage your friends to take part – the more, the merrier! If you are feeling confident, you can combine multiple phrases using ‘agus’ (the Gaelic for ‘and’). If you are looking for more words, check out the Learn Gaelic Dictionary. If you want to find out more about speaking Gaelic, why not check out, SpeakGaelic, learngaelic.scot or Duolingo.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 Air Bhog // World Gaelic Week 2025 Launched

English below

Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 air bhog!

Tha cinn-là, cuspair is cothroman maoineachaidh airson na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh a-nis air am foillseachadh.

Thèid a’ cheathramh chuairt de Sheachdain na Gàidhlig a chumail on 24mh den Ghearran chun 2na den Mhàrt 2025 fon chuspair Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch.

Le taic-airgid o Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, leanaidh Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 air brosnachadh is glèidheadh a’ chànain is a’ chultair air feadh na h-Alba agus coimhearsnachdan thall thairis, a’ neartachadh ceanglaichean Gàidhlig a th’ ann agus a’ togail feadhainn ùra.

Tha sinn a’ gairm air muinntir na h-Alba airson pàirt a ghabhail an ath-bhliadhna, a’ gabhail cothrom air maoin nan tabhartasan beaga a stèidhich sinn le taic Bhòrd na Gàidhlig.

Tha maoineachadh suas ri £500 ri fhaighinn do dhaoine fa leth, buidhnean coimhearsnachd is buidhnean eile a tha airson Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh sa choimhearsnachd aca, agus tha fàilte ro thagraidhean a-nis aig www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot o luchd-labhairt is luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig is feadhainn a tha dèidheil oirre air feadh na dùthcha.  ’S urrainn do dhaoine tagradh a dhèanamh gu meadhan-oidhche Diardaoin 31mh den Dàmhair 2024.

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. Bidh e air ais Diardaoin 27mh den Ghearran 2025.

Tha an luchd-stiùiridh air fad gu mòr airson ’s gun tèid fàs is buaidh fharsaing na h-iomairt am meud am-bliadhna-sa fhathast. Tha cuspair na bliadhna-sa, Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch, a’ comharrachadh gu bheil ceanglaichean aig cridhe cànain – ceanglaichean cànanach, cultarach is daonna.

Bidh Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 ann eadar 24mh den Ghearran is 2na den Mhàrt 2025. Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh no airson tagradh airson maoineachadh a chur a-steach, thèid gu www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

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All go for World Gaelic Week 2025!

Dates, theme and funding opportunities to celebrate Gaelic have now been published.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) has unveiled dates for its fourth edition and will return from 24th February to 2nd March 2025 under the theme Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (pronounced kyeh-leech-un gun chreech), which signifies Building Connections in English.

With funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 will continue to promote and preserve Gaelic language and culture across Scotland and the global diaspora, strengthening existing and establishing new Gaelic connections.

People across Scotland are being called on to get involved in next year’s event, including taking advantage of the initiative’s Small Grants Fund, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Funding of up to £500 is available for individuals, community groups and organisations who are looking to celebrate Gaelic in their community, with applications now open at www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot to Gaelic speakers, learners and enthusiasts right across Scotland. People have until midnight on Thursday 31st October 2024 to apply.

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 27th February 2025.

Across the board this year organisers are determined to continue the initiative’s growth and far-reaching impact. This year’s theme of Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch celebrates the idea that language is all about connections – linguistic, cultural and human.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 will take place from 24th February – 2nd March 2025. For more information or to apply for funding, please visit www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

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