Back Historical Society: A World Gaelic Week Conversation

Còmhradh air a’ stiùireadh le Coinneach MacÌomhair (Mac a’ Yaach) ann an cuideachd Iain Stiùbhart (Iain MhicDùgal), Anna NicFhionghain, Cairistìona NicLeòid (Christine a’ Hut), Mal Macleòid (Mac Roddy) is Calum Iain MacÌomhair (Tom), a’ bruidhinn air far-ainmean, fealla-dhà agus na làithean a bh’ann air Sgìre a’ Bhac, Eilean Leòdhais.

Kenny MacIver (formerly of BBC Radio nan Gàidheal) in conversation with John “Iain MhicDùgal” Stewart, Annie MacKinnon, Christine MacLeod, Mal MacLeod and Calum Iain “Tom” MacIver, talking about family nicknames, fun and games, and days that have gone by in the district of Back, Isle of Lewis.

Scrying Stone

Seordag Stories/Stòiridhean Seòrdag/ are the adventures of cyborg hen Seordag and her friends. Combining storytelling and music, the series was inspired by writer/illustrator David Hutchison’s upbringing in Assynt, in the Scottish Highlands.

For World Gaelic week / Seachdain na Gàidhlig, I’ve made interactive picturebooks Scrying Stone/CLACH NA FÀISNEACHD free online.

Gaelic Card Making Event

Celebrate World Gaelic Week (Seachdain na Gàidhlig) by joining us at Glasgow Cathedral to make Gaelic greeting cards at a drop-in event.

No Gaelic experience is required.

All ages welcome and all materials will be supplied.

GATHERING OF THE CLANS – GLASGOW 850

CRUINNEACHADH CLANN NAN GAIDHEIL – GLASCHU 850
GATHERING OF THE CLANS – GLASGOW 850
As part of Seachdain na Gaidhlig, Lord Minginish, chair of the Church of Scotland’s Gaelic Committee invites Glasgow’s Gaels along with the Depute Lord Provost and Office Bearers of the Highland Associations, to trace and celebrate the involvement of the Gaels and the Gaelic Language in the birth, growth and current life of the city of Glasgow and its part in the proclamation of the Gospel since Bishop Jocelin received the charter to designate Glasgow as a Cathedral Town. The various Hebridean Island Associations will be represented and the many trades, professions and roles that the Gaels fulfilled in large numbers will also be celebrated.
The service, entirely in Gaelic, but with simultaneous translation available of all the spoken material, offers a rare opportunity to hear the Combined Gaelic Choirs of Glasgow, who will sing Joseph Mainzer’s hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Psalm 65 and also the well-know Athchuinge (Invocation) under the baton of conductor Kirsteen Grant (Mod Gold Medallist 1964)
Soloist Joan Morrison (Traditional Gold Medallist 2013) Will sing the hymn “Tha’n gradh seo cho laidir.”
Precentor and journalist Murdo Angus MacLeod will lead a singing of Psalm 137 in the traditional lining out style with various individuals reading the scriptures and leading prayers in the service which is led by the Rev Domhnall Micheal MacInnes (Double Mod Gold Medallist 1990)
The Right Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will pronounce the benediction in Gaelic.
There will be an opportunity after the service to share refreshments and socialise in the magnificent setting of the cathedral.
The service is organised under the auspices of the Church of Scotland Gaelic Committee and is part of Seachdain na Gaidhlig.

Contact 0141 946 0604

Gaelic Bookbug

Join Ciorstaidh Srath Eighean/Kirsty Strachan for a Gaelic Bookbug session.

Free story, song and rhyme session for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families.

For ages 0-5yrs.

Email StAndrews.Library@onfife.com or call 01334 659378 to book.

Fife, a Gaelic Kingdom.  An introduction to the Gaelic heritage of Fife, and the remnants hidden in our landscape.

Celebrate Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) at St Andrews Library with a talk from Fife Council’s Gaelic Community Development Worker, Ciorstaidh Srath Eighean/Kirsty Strachan. Ciorstaidh will explore Fife’s Gaelic Heritage, highlighting the remnants hidden in the landscape.

Circus Gaelic Activity Day

Calling all Gaelic-speaking circus artists, gymnasts and dancers! Our first ever Flying Trapeze activity day gives young people the chance to try a variety of circus skills through the medium including Scotlands only full-size Flying Trapeze.
Spaces are limited and prior booking is essential.

Sar Chlas ‘Ceangal le Breigichean’

Mar phàirt de chomharrachadh Seachadhain na Gaidlig tha an tachartas seo aur a cur ri cheile airson oigridh Ghlaschu.

Tha cuireadh aig Gàidheil òga pàirt a ghabhail ann am bùth-obrach far am faod iad an tionndadh cruthachail fhèin a chur air sgeulachd Bhìobaill air a bheil iad eòlach.

A’ gabhail àite Disathairne 28 Gearran aig Ionad Renfield, 200 Sràid Bath, Glaschu, tha Sar Chlas Gàidhlig eadar-ghnìomhach an-asgaidh air a dhealbhadh airson clann aois bun-sgoile agus air a lìbhrigeadh le neach proifeasanta foghlum tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig eòlach, le taic bho Thosgaire Saidheans Teicneòlais Innleadaireachd Matamataig [STEM] agus sgioba bheag de luchd-cuideachaidh.

Bidh gach seisean a’ tòiseachadh le bhith a’ coimhead air a’ bhidio beothachaidh Sgeulachd a’ Bhìobaill as ùire sa Ghàidlig, air a chruthachadh leis an stiùidio beothachaidh Crìosdail sònraichte Gochatter, a’ cleachdadh pìosan LEGO®

Às dèidh deasbad goirid, bidh clann a’ gabhail pàirt ann an gnìomhan STEM practaigeach a’ cleachdadh blocaichean Kapla. Bidh iad an uairsin a’ cleachdadh crèadh modaladh agus pìosan LEGO® gus structaran agus seallaidhean a chruthachadh air am brosnachadh leis a’ bhidio.

Bidh e comasach dha com-pàirtichean bathar-bog Stop Motion a chleachdadh gus na modailean aca a bheothachadh agus na filmichean goirid aca fhèin a dhèanamh.

Tha na seiseanan air an lìbhrigeadh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig.

Tha dà sheisean ann, seisean sa mhadainn a’ tòiseachadh aig 10.30m agus seisean feasgair bho 1.30f.

Tha 24 àite ri fhaighinn airson seisean na maidne agus 24 airson an fheasgair, le 48 àite gu h-iomlan tron ​​latha.

Tha cead PVG Leasaichte aig a h-uile neach-obrach a tha an sàs tro Disclosure Scotland.

Feumaidh iarrtasan a bhith againn ro Meadhan-latha air Dihaoine 27 Gearran 2026.

Tha Sar Chlas Ceangal le Breighichean nam pàirt de Proiseact Pentecostes, air a riaghladh le Comataidh na Gàidhlig aig Eaglais na h-Alba. Le taic bho Hug Ghaidhlig, Uig agus air a mhaoineachadh ann an co-obrachadh le Bord na Gaidhlig.

As part of the celebrations of Glasgow’s 850 anniversary and an acknowledgement of the city’s Gaelic and Christian heritage, young Gaels are invited to participate in a workshop where they can put their own creative spin on a familiar Bible story.

Taking place on Saturday 28 February at the Renfield Centre, 200 Bath Street, Glasgow, this free, interactive Gaelic masterclass is designed for primary-aged children and delivered by an experienced Gaelic Medium Educational professional, supported by a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics [STEM] Ambassador and a small team of assistants.

Each session begins with a viewing of the latest Gaelic Go Chatter Bible Story animation video, created by the specialist Christian animation studio using LEGO® pieces.

After a short discussion, children participate in hands-on STEM activities using Kapla blocks. They then use modelling clay and LEGO® pieces to create structures and scenes inspired by the video.

Participants will be able to use specialist Stop Motion software to animate their models and produce their own short films.

The sessions are delivered through the medium of Gaelic.

There are two sessions, a morning session beginning at 10.30am and an afternoon one from 1.30pm.

There are 24 places available for the morning session and 24 for the afternoon, totalling 48 places across the day.

All staff involved hold Enhanced PVG clearance through Disclosure Scotland.

You can apply for the course at the following Eventbrite page:

Applications must be received by Midday on Friday, 27 February 2026.

The Sar Chlas Ceangal le Breighichean forms part of Proiseact Pentecostes, managed by the Gaelic Committee of the Church of Scotland. Supported by Hub Ghaidhlig Uig and funded in collaboration with Bord na Gaidhlig.

Gaelic Medium Education: Career Outcomes

Dr Emma Bolger will be the keynote speaker at the Career Development Institute Conference (Scotland), delivering a presentation on the career value of Gaelic Medium Education.

The keynote will cover:
• An overview of Gaelic Medium Education
• Why there is a need for specific research into Gaelic Medium Education and careers
• A summary of the research project, Gaelic Medium Education: a career advantage for school leavers in Scotland? funded by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, under the Research Incentive Grant Scheme (Principal Investigator: Dr Emma Bolger, Research Assistant: Ann Morrison)

The research findings indicate that Gaelic appears to offer career-long benefits, during education, post-school and into the early stages of adulthood, particularly in enhancing early career decisions and employability.
Emma and Anne have further conference presentation slots booked for later in the year and will be out and about over the coming months speaking with school staff and pupils in schools about how Gaelic is valued by employers and individuals as they enter the world of work. Please get in touch if you would like us to come and speak with your Gaelic-speaking group.

To contact us or stay updated on our research on GME and careers, go to: https://linktr.ee/gmecareers

The Gaelic language: past, present and future

A seminar will be offered on four consecutive sessions on Thursday 26/2, 05/03, 12/03 and 19/03 to promote the Gaelic language and celebrate both Seachdain na Gàidhlig in Scotland and Seachtain na Gaeilge in Ireland. This year a joint event will be run in association with the School of Modern Languages and both Gàidhlig and Gaeilg will be present. Each meeting will cover a specific topic. History and development of the language. Irish Gaelic. Scottish Gaelic and the closing session will deal with the comparison and differences between the two.

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig

World Gaelic Week

Seachdain na Gàidhlig is facilitated by Hands Up for Trad, Scottish Charity No 035 190.

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