Gaelic Culture Pulse

An FOI request exposes ongoing uncertainties around new school builds in island communities.

• Questions remain on whether LEIP funding has been...

Argyll and Bute Council seeks a fluent Gaelic speaker for a temporary Gaelic Class Teacher role at Salen Primary School on the Isle of Mull, running until 28 May 2027 with salary £42,018–£52,740 and a relocation package available.

• Moray hosts its first-ever Local Mòd on 11 September, expanding Gaelic visibility through community events in Elgin.
• Free entries for musicians,...

The Scottish Government's FOI response on 2021 SNP manifesto pledges points to public consultations for its commitment to review Bòrd na Gàidhlig's...

The Royal National Mòd delivers measurable local gains but operates at a far smaller scale than the Fleadh, pointing to clear scope for growth.
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Reform UK's amendment seeks to criminalise election materials in any language except English or Welsh, risking up to six months in prison.

• Cornish...

Youth Gaelic Immersion Opportunities

• 🔥 5 Latha 2027: A new Gaelic immersion camp for fluent secondary pupils runs 5-10 April 2027 in Garenin,...

Baroness MacLeod frames the BBC Charter review as a critical intervention to embed secure funding for MG Alba, arguing Gaelic broadcasting is...

5 Latha 2027 delivers a powerful community initiative for fluent Gaelic-speaking secondary pupils, offering a full week immersed in daily island life...

Reform UK's amendment would criminalize election materials in Gaelic, carrying up to six months in prison for using the language on leaflets or...

Dingwall's 800th anniversary brings Vikings, traditional music and storytelling to the fore through two major community events.

• Centuries - Clash,...

• Tourism surge: Gaelic festivals, music and crafts draw visitors, sustaining hotels and local businesses.
• Creative jobs: Media and digital Gaelic...

Landmark research reveals Gaelic Medium Education delivers lasting employability and wellbeing benefits for the first time, yet exposes weak career signposting and fluency retention issues that limit post-school progression.

Parliamentary Developments

• BBC Royal Charter Gaelic Broadcasting Question: Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach asked in the House of Lords whether...

Baroness MacLeod pressed the Government in the House of Lords for Gaelic broadcasting to receive the same funding certainty as Welsh services under...

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is recruiting an Apprentice Business Support to deliver administrative, communication and project work while gaining qualifications...

Reform UK's amendment risks undermining Gaelic's legally recognised status by restricting election materials to English or Welsh, prompting strong...

Gaelic Arts Funding

• 🔥 Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal Awards: CHArts announced recipients of the new Bòrd na Gàidhlig-funded Cruthaich...

Bòrd na Gàidhlig's new Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal awards deliver grassroots funding for Gaelic creative projects across Argyll and Bute, enabling...

• Highland Council advertised Gaelic-medium primary teaching posts in July 2026, confirming active demand.
• Dr Emma Bolger found GME pupils lack...