Gaelic Heritage in Strathnairn

Accessible and inclusive Conversation cafés and a Board Game evening in Farr and Daviot Halls, with
flash cards and posters displaying Gaelic terms and phrases for the produce and service. Gaelic local
volunteers will facilitate and encourage learners and fluent speakers to use Gaelic, to interact, across
generations, in a relaxed but focused manner. Participants will be encouraged to explore how to meet their
needs to continue engagement with Gaelic. At the second of these cafés, there will be workshops for both
adults and younger people, with complementary Bookbug, to explore and gauge interest in the plans for
the centre and confirmation of levels of participation in classes, activities and events, confirming ongoing
impacts. There will be a tour of Dunlichity graveyard to identify some of the Strathnairners who fought at
Culloden and to hear their stories. Complementing this, walks into the lands of the strath led by a
knowledgeable guide will identify some of the local historical places, some of which are being lost to
English language versions.

A Night of Research in Gaelic

This event is an opportunity to discover new research across different fields. Through Gaelic, this showcase will include research talks given by two prominent researchers and lightening talks from PhD, Master and early career researchers. Researchers are from across the subjects of geography, history, sociology, art, as well as biology, chemistry and engineering.
The event is an opportunity to engage with new concepts in Gaelic, deepen an understanding of subjects or just learn something new!

Story, Song and Psalms

A series of three events celebrating the Gaelic language and culture of Grimsay.
Psalmody (date/time t.b.c) : An event focussing on the singing of Psalms in workship.
Gaelic Quiz : Friday 27 February, 6,30 for 7pm. A Bilingual event to help those learning Gaelic. Teams will have native speakers and learners participating together. Refreshments and great prizes!
Traditional Ceilidh : Saturday 28 February, 7.30-9.30pm. A traditional family ceilidh with a focus on Grimsay singers and musicians, Grimsay bards, and performance of material composed by Grimsay musicians past and present. Refreshments.

Please book for the Quiz and the Traditional Ceilidh

Gaelic Cafe

We will be running a Gaelic Café for Seachdain na Gàidhlig in Thurso High School. Although our current numbers are small and we do not yet offer Gaelic as a BGE learner pathway, this event provides a valuable opportunity to bring the language into the heart of the school. The Gaelic Café will help us highlight our commitment to promoting Gaelic, demonstrate that we are an actively Gaelic-speaking community, and create an inviting space where pupils and staff can experience the language in a natural, enjoyable setting. It’s an important step in strengthening the presence of Gaelic within the school and building enthusiasm for future learning opportunities.

Arrochar Gaelic Gala Day

To celebrate Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) 2026, the Arrochar Gaelic Language and Cultural Society (AGLCS) has arranged a celebration of our Gaelic language and culture. We will also showcase our Gaelic Language classes, and there will be storytelling and other children’s activities. Light snacks will also be available. This will be held on Saturday, 28th February 2026, 10.00am to late.

The day will comprise:

• Fèis Workshop for children 10.00am – 3.00pm
• Mòd Choir Workshop for any age 10.00am – 3.00pm
• Craft Fair 10.00am – 3.00pm
• Ceilidh / Concert (evening event is ticket only) 7.30pm – late

Bingo Night

Oidhche Bingo!

’S e oidhche Gàidhlig a bhios ann ach tha fàilte ron h-uile ìre de Ghàidhlig is sinn toilichte gu leòr na h-àireamhan a thoirt seachad san dà chànan nam biodh feum air! ’Se cothrom a th’ ann do dhaoine sa choimhearsnachd aig a bheil Gàidhlig tighinn cruinn còmhla is a cleachdadh, ach a thuillleadh air sin ’s e cothrom a th’ ann dhaibhsan aig nach eil mòran Gàidhlig beagan bhriathrachais ionnsachadh ann an suidheachadh neo-fhoirmeil!

Play-in-a-day

Play-in-a-day/ Dealbh-cluich ann an latha.

Under the experienced direction of Arthur Donald, we will hold a day-long drama workshop with a public performance at the end of the same day. This is a drama project for adults and the theme of the day will be taken from the cycle of tales of the Fianna, and will look at how to present stories from our ancient past in fresh and innovative ways, whilst nurturing the confidence and skills of participants in all aspects of theatre but primarily in acting.

Return to Gaelic

Seisean mì-fhoirmeil do luchd-labhairt lapach, gus misneachd is sgilean a thogail a-rithist.
An informal session for lapsed speakers, to rebuild confidence and skills together.

Poetry Evening

Èistidh sinn ri dàin Ghàidhlig fo stiùir bhàrd ionadail, iomraiteach a bhuineas dhan bhaile. Bidh cothrom ann dhan luchd-amhairc an cuid Gàidhlig a chleachdadh tro bhith a’ leughadh a-mach nam pìosan aca fhèin, ma thogras iad.
We will listen to some poetry in the company of two Glasgow Gaelic poets. There will also be a chance for the audience to read out their own poems, if they so wish.

Movie night

Bidh sinn a’ coimhead air filmichean Gàidhlig ann an cuideachd agus fo stiùir neach a tha ainmeil ann an saoghal nam meadhanan Gàidhlig le Q&A as a dhèidh.

We will watch Gaelic films in the company of a famous face of Gaelic media, followed by a Q&A session

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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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