Gaelic Culture Pulse

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Argyll and Bute Council's annual report shows concrete delivery of statutory Gaelic obligations under the 2005 Act.

• Secured £117,300 Bòrd na...

An FOI release confirms the Scottish Government held 66 official meetings on Scots and Gaelic language between April and August 2025, covering the...

The SNP positions Gaelic revival as proof that Holyrood delivers where Westminster failed, tying language policy directly to its islands agenda.

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Learning Scottish Gaelic transformed one student's worldview, revealing an animate language where weather and water carry gender and emotions arrive...

Scottish Government ALS funding will back community-led Gaelic Pathfinder Plans in the Western Isles to ready the area for designation under the...

Còisir Lunnainn, the world's oldest Gaelic choir outside Scotland, has rehearsed weekly in Covent Garden since 1891, born from the Gaelic Society of London's classes and sustained by diaspora members who keep song and language alive far from home.

Argyll and Bute Council has chosen a community-led approach to identify Areas of Linguistic Significance under the Scottish Languages Act 2025,...

Dingwall Primary School has set a new record with 17 pupils starting Gaelic Medium P1 this term, the highest intake ever recorded. Head teacher Sara...

HIAL's public consultation on its third Gaelic Language Plan (2026-2031) gives communities a direct opportunity to influence public sector Gaelic...

The refreshed Memorandum of Understanding between Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig marks a key step in strengthening Gaelic education partnerships and community development efforts.

Cnoc Soilleir’s official opening marks the realisation of a 26-year community dream in South Uist.

• £7.6m sustained investment from the Scottish...

A Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic, Unqualified role has been advertised for the Isle of North Uist at £12,569–£13,050, underscoring ongoing demand for Gaelic-medium early years staff even in entry-level positions.

Current £1.5 million spending targets symbolic ALS status, yet risks widening the gap with collapsing native communities.

• Two core actions needed:...

• Vast vocabulary: Dozens of precise terms distinguish boat types like sgoth and leiteach, plus every hull component from clagann to maothan.
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Scotland's universities and colleges provide a broad range of undergraduate Gaelic courses, a key resource for learners and Gaelic-medium education...

Campaigners urge greater recognition of St Columba's travels beyond Iona to Inverness via the Great Glen, where he spread Gaelic and Christianity.

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Scottish Government and BBC public funding is now available to develop Gaelic projects that connect with cinema audiences worldwide. This marks a direct step toward greater visibility for Gaelic on the big screen.

Partners BBC ALBA, MG ALBA, BBC Film and Screen Scotland are backing Gaelic feature development to reach cinema and festival audiences.

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Donn/Dubh reimagines 10th-century Celtic colour-wind concepts via layered Gaelic song archives, Scottish instrumentation, and modern synths. The...