The SNP manifesto published today includes a commitment to encourage Edinburgh Council to take forward a second Gaelic medium primary school.
Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce opened in 2013 and now has 434 pupils. But Glasgow is now opening its 4th primary with almost 800 pupils in total.
Tha an t-àm ann!
Ar cuairt-litir as ùire / Our latest newsletter
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Historic building with Society of Antiquaries of Scotland branding and the words 'Scotland's Heritage Hub' overlaid
SCOTLAND'S HERITAGE HUB
As Scotland's oldest heritage charity, we are raising £1.5 million to secure a permanent Edinburgh home—before a January 2027 deadline.
A historic building. A fixed price. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to become part of Scotland's story: www.socantscot.org/heritagehub
Prof Rob Dunbar has now started as the new chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig. An important juncture for Gaelic in Scotland as the Scottish Languages Act 2025 comes into effect. Gur math thèid leat a charaid!
www.gaidhlig.scot/en/new-chair...
Ainm-àite na Seachdaine
The Black Isle ~ An t-Eilean Dubh 'the black isle'
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Mapa Gàidhlig na Seachdaine
Lodainn an Ear ~ East Lothian
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Abair seachdain a th’ air a bhith againn rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! Taing mhòr mhòr dhan a h-uile duine a ghabh pàirt ann.
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What an incredible week Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 was! A massive thank you to everyone who took part.
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026 #bòrdnagàidhlig
Gaelc text. In English it says 'Poverty is a shame. With justice and compassion we can end poverty in Scotland.' World Gaelic Week logo. Poverty Alliance logo. Photo shows people on the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh, October 2025. One of them is holding a sign saying 'Poverty is a political choice'.
'S e taghadh poileataigeach a tha a' bhochdainn. Tha cothrom aig ar BPAn ùra slighe eile a ghabhail. #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026
www.povertyalliance.org/manifesto2026/
Gaelic Week is under way! There are lots of special events in Edinburgh, including
Cruinn Còmhla Community Day, Saturday 28 February, 10am-4pm (ionaddhuneideann.org)
Discussion about the role of Gaelic media, Thurs 26th, 530pm (www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...)
snagde.com/events/
@sngaidhlig.bsky.social
Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann agus tha tòrr a' dol ann an Dùn Èideann! Nam measg:
Latha Coimhearsnachd Cruinn Còmhla air Disathairne 28 Gearran, 10m-4f (faic ionaddhuneideann.org)
Còmhradh mu na meadhanan Gàidhlig air Diardaoin 26 Gearran, 530f (www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...)
@sngaidhlig.bsky.social
Suirbhidh làrach-lìn AÀA
Tha sinn a’ lorg ur beachdan air an làrach-lìn againn. Bidh an t-suirbhidh fosgailte fad cola-deug
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AÀA website survey
We are looking for your feedback on our website. The survey will be open for a fortnight
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#AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi
Nan MacKinnon, ‘Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh’ (1902–1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies & her legacy
13 Feb, free online
Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
Thoiribh sùil air na bhios a’ dol airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 ann an Dùn Èideann agus Lodainn! // Take a closer look at what's on this year for Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 in Edinburgh & the Lothians!
More info on our website – seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/whats-on/
Seo agaibh deagh dhòighean gus pàirt a ghabhail ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! // Here are some fun ways to get involved in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/news/
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig
Gravestone of Catharine Robertson, Buccleuch Parish Church (now Orthodox Community of St Andrew), Chapel St, Edinburgh
English:
Sacred to the memory
Catharine Robertson,
spouse of Malcolm MacGrigor, Printer
who died March 3 1810.
Also Mary and Margaret and their other children who died young
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Prògram Beò! 🚀 Programme Live! ✨
Eadar ceòl, cultar, coimhearsnachd is còmhradh, tha rudeigin ann airson a h-uile duine aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann!
From music and culture to community and conversation, there's something for everyone at Gaelic Week Edinburgh!
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John MacLeod Memorial Festival 2026
Edinburgh, 29 January–1 February 2026
A four-day Gaelic cultural festival celebrating the life and legacy of John MacLeod, with lectures, workshops, music and cultural events.
Including our Cruinn Còmhla community day on 31st
www.ancomunn.co.uk/news/acgdeta...
Ainm-àite na Seachdaine
Edinburgh ~ Dùn Èideann 'fort of Èideann'
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Deagh naidheachd - £1.8 millean a bharrachd don Ghàidhlig ann am buidsead Riaghaltas na h-Alba
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Tha prògram maoinichte Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 a-nis BEÒ! 🏴
🗣️ Cleachd i no caill i!
📆 23mh Gear - 1d Mar 2026
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The Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 funded programme is HERE! 🏴
🗣️ Cleachd i no caill i - Use it or lose it!
📆 23rd Feb - 1st Mar 2026
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026
Cruinn Còmhla
Gaelic community day in Edinburgh, Saturday 31 January. There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic.
For more information and to book a place in a Gaelic class:
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
Thigeamaid Cruinn Còmhla ann an Dùn Èideann airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig air Disathairne 31 Faoilleach!
Bidh fàilte chridheil ron a h-uile duine.
Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh agus àite a ghlèidheadh ann an clas Gàidhlig:
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...
Mapa Gàidhlig na Seachdaine
Dùn Èideann ~ Edinburgh
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Òran don luchd-giùlain chathraichean an Dùn Èideann (Song to the Edinburgh Chairmen)
by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...
For St Andrew’s Day we held a special concert at the National Library of Scotland celebrating the long-standing connection between Edinburgh and the Gaelic world, with songs from six young Edinburgh musicians, hosted by Scottish Makar, Peter Mackay
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...
Airson Latha Naomh Anndrais, chum sinn cuirm-chiùil shònraichte aig an Leabharlann Nàiseanta a' comharrachadh a' cheangail eadar Dùn Èideann agus saoghal nan Gàidheal, le òrain bho shianar luchd-ciùil òga agus fear an taighe Pàdraig MacAoidh, Makar na h-Alba
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...
Deagh naidheachd bho Inbhir Nis!
Cultarlann Inbhir Nis in Inverness reopens after renovation with Gaelic classes and events
@cultarlann.bsky.social
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/gaelic-...
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
Blasad: a taste of Gaelic culture
29.11.25, 1400
NLS, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
A session of Gaelic songs showing how Edinburgh and the Gaelic world have been intertwined over the centuries. Hosted by Peter Mackay, the first Scottish Makar who is also a Gaelic poet
www.nls.uk/whats-on/bla...
