Celebrating World Gaelic Week in Perth

25th Feb 2026
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue:
Perth
AK Bell Library, Perth
£ 0

Drop by to celebrate World Gaelic Week!
1-3.30pm, Wed 25th Feb, AK Bell Library, Perth
Free, informal drop-in event – come and check out the latest Gaelic book stock, and chat with Perth & Kinross Council Gaelic Development Officer. Pop in any time – No need to book

1pm – Learn some simple Gaelic phrases – suitable for beginners
1.30pm – Want to learn Gaelic? – advice on how to start and how to continue.
2pm – Reading together from a simple Gaelic book – suitable for post-beginners+ – great opportunity to practise pronunciation!
2.30pm – Let’s talk about books! Sharing recommendations for Gaelic reading at all levels, and taking a closer look at the new Gaelic arrivals at Culture Perth & Kinross libraries.
3pm – Cothrom còmhraidh – Chance to chat – Let’s speak some Gaelic together – all levels of ability welcome.

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