Seachdain Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann

Easy Sundays: Còisir Ghàidhlig Lodainn | Easy Sundays: Lothian Gaelic Choir
2026-03-01 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
Thig còmhla ri Còisir Ghàidhlig Lodainn airson taisbeanadh “pop-up” anns an Storytelling Court, àite càirdeil agus snog, gus Seachdain na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh. Tòisichidh na cuirmean-ciùil aig 12.30 agus 1.30f.
Join the Lothian Gaelic Choir for a pop-up performance in the relaxed surroundings of the Storytelling Court to celebrate Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 (World Gaelic Week). Performances start at 12.30 and 1.30pm.
12:30-13:00 agus/and 13:30-14:00
Ionad Nàiseanta nan Sgeulachdan / Scottish Storytelling Centre

Seirbheis Ghàidhlig | Gaelic Service
2026-03-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ
Bidh Seirbheis Ghàidhlig ga cumail gach Didòmhnaich.
A Gaelic Service is held every Sunday.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic

Ionnsaich Òran Gàidhlig air loidhne | Learn an Easy Gaelic Song Online
2026-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Ionnsaich Òran Gàidhlig: Soraidh Leibh. Bùth-obrach air Zùm. Faclan, eadar-theangachadh, fuaimneachas is clàraidhean-fuaime rim faighinn. Tha Linn Phipps air còrr is 60 bùithtean-obrach seinn sa Ghàidhlig a chumail bho Aimeireagaidh gu Èirinn, Alba, Sasainn, An Fhraing is Astràlia, agus i a’ cur fàilte air iarraidhean!
Learn a Scottish Gaelic Song: Soraidh Leibh (Goodnight Song). Zoom workshop. Words, translation, phonetics, audio recordings provided. Linn has led over 100 Learn Gaelic Song workshops, especially online, from America to Ireland, Scotland, England, France and Australia. Requests welcome!
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh | Free
18:15-19:15
Post-d airson feòrachadh / Email for enquiries: LLPhipps@aol.com

Cànan is Cèic
2026-02-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Thomas J Walls, Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN
Thigibh ann airson cabadaich is pìos cèic ann an Thomas J Walls gach Disathairne aig 3f.
Come along for chat and a wee slice of cake at Thomas J Walls every Saturday at 3pm.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic

Cruinn Còmhla
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Darroch Annexe, James Gillespie’s High School, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9NH, United Kingdom
Thigibh Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig air Disathairne 28 Gearran! Bidh fàilte chridheil air a h-uile duine, le gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas. Glèidhibh àite airson clas Gàidhlig, no thigibh a-steach airson cafaidh, geamannan, còmhradh, agus seiseanan sònraichte mu chànan agus cultar na Gàidhlig.
Join us for our Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day on Saturday 28 February! There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic. Sign up for a Gaelic class, or just drop in for the café, games, conversation, and sessions on Gaelic language and culture.
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh. Tiocaidean do chlasaichean: £15 (£12). | Free entry. Tickets for classes: £15 (£12).
Fiosrachadh is clàradh airson clasaichean aig / Information and registration for classes at: Làrach-lìn Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann

Guid Crack Storytelling Session: To the Gaels with Love
2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00 | The Waverley Bar, 3-5 Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA
Thigibh còmhla ris an sgeulaiche, Caroline Carmichael, gus sgeulachdan is cultar na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh. Bidh sgeulachdan beairteach is measgaichte mu ghaisgich is creutairean fionn-sgeulach, a tha air brosnachadh a thoirt do ghinealaichean do sgeulaichean, luchd-ciùil, bàird, is luchd-ealain. Pàirt dhen chluba seanchais mìosail ann an Dùn Èideann, le àrd-ùrlar fosgailte. Fosgailte dhan a h-uile.
Join guest storyteller Caroline Carmichael for a celebration of Gaelic stories and culture. Expect rich and varied tales of warriors and mythical creatures, which have inspired generations of storytellers, musicians, poets and artists. Part of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club with the usual open-floor section. Open to Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers.
Gàidhlig agus Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Oidhche Rannsachadh tro Ghàidhlig
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
’S e cothrom air leth a th’ anns an tachartas seo gus ionnsachadh mu rannsachadh ùr tro Ghàidhlig. Bidh an Oidhche Rannsachadh a’ toirt a-steach òraidean le dithis neach-rannsachaidh cliùiteach agus òraidean goirid le luchd-rannsachaidh PhD, Mhaighstireachd agus tràth-dhreuchdail. Thig còmhla rinn airson rannsachadh inntinneach thar raointean bho na saidheansan sòisealta, daonnachdan agus STEM.
This event is an opportunity to discover new research through Gaelic. The Oidhche Rannsachadh will include talks from two prominent researchers and lightning talks from PhD, Master and early career researchers. Join for fascinating research across fields from social sciences, Humanities and STEM.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh ach feumaidh sibh clàradh. | Free but registration required.

Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge | Anesu and the Water Creatures
2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 | National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
Thigibh airson uair a thìde de sheanchas agus ceòl còmhla ris an ùghdar Tawana gus an leabhar ùr Gàidhlig aice do cloinn, Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge, a chomharrachadh. Faigh a-mach mun turas càirdeis, buinteanais, agus culturail aig Anesu, agus ionnsaich mun spiorad uisge Shìombaibe, Njuzu.
Enjoy an hour of storytelling and music with author Tawana to celebrate her new Gaelic children’s book Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge. Hear Anesu’s journey of friendship, belonging, and cultural discovery come to life, and learn about the Zimbabwean water spirit Njuzu.
Gàidhlig agus Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh ach feumaidh sibh clàradh. | Free but registration required.

Faigh a-mach mun Ghàidhlig | Find Out Fridays
2026-02-27 13:30 - 16:00 | National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
Faigh a-mach mu eachdraidh is cultar na Gàidhlig aig an Spark Cart anns a’ Ghailearaidh Mhòr aig Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba. Bidh luchd-obrach an Taigh-tasgaidh ann gus innse dhuibh sgeulachdan mu chuid de na rudan Gàidhlig as inntinniche sna cruinneachaidhean aca.
Find out about Gaelic history and culture at the Spark Cart in the National Museum’s Grand Gallery. Museum staff will be on hand to share stories of some of the most interesting Gaelic objects in their collections.
Beurla | English
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Buidheann Leughaidh Gàidhlig | Gaelic Reading Group
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Stockbridge Library, 11 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5BA
Bidh sinn a’ coinneachadh gach cola-deug anns an leabharlann ann an Stockbridge, Dun Eideann. Bidh an ath choinneamh Dihaoine 27mh Gearran. Aig an àm-sa bidh sinn a’ leughadh AN LÀMH A BHEIR le Seonaidh Charity. Bidh sinn a’ leughadh an còmhnaidh leabhraichen le sgrìobhadairean Gàidhlig. Bidh sinn ag obair còmhla air an teacsa. Fàilte air a h-uile duine!
We meet every fortnight in the library in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The next meeting will be Friday 27th February. We will be reading An Làmh a Bheir by Seonaidh Charity. We always read books by Gaelic writers. We’ll work together on the text. All welcome!
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Leugh le Linda BBC | Leugh le Linda BBC
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Bun Sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ, United Kingdom
Ann an co-obrachadh le Bun-Sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, tha Linda bho BBC Alba a’ tighinn a chèilidh air a’ Chròileagan airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig. Seisean inntinneach le òrain is sgeulachdan don fheadhainn bheaga.
In collaboration with Bun-Sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Linda from BBC Alba is coming to visit Cròileagan during Gaelic Week. An exciting session with songs and stories for little ones.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh. Clàradh air Eventbrite. | Free. Registration on Eventbrite.
09:15-09:45
Fiosrachadh as ùire air / Updates on: Cròileagan Dhùn Èideann | Facebook

Ga cleachdadh no ga call: dè cho cudromach ’s a tha na meadhanan Gàidhlig? | Using it or losing it: how important is Gaelic media?
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
Ann an cuideachd nan craoladairean Gàidhlig, Mata MacÌomhair, Cathy NicDhòmhnaill agus Calum MacIlleathain, bidh sinn a’ beachdachadh air leudachadh craoladh Gàidhlig anns na 1990an, gu cur air bhog BBC Alba, gu na ceanglaichean didseatach ann an saoghal an latha an-diugh.
With contributions from Gaelic media broadcasters Matthew MacIver, Cathy MacDonald and Calum Maclean, we will discuss the expansion of TV broadcasting in the 1990s, to the launch of BBC Alba, to the current world of digital connection.
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh ach feumaidh sibh clàradh. | Free but registration required.

Luadh le Mire | Live Luadh (waulking songs)
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Room G.01, 50 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU, United Kingdom
Seinnidh is mìnichidh sinn mu Òrain Luaidh. Bhiodh ‘luadhadh’ air a dhèanamh mar bu thrice le boireannaich gus clò a thiughachadh le bhith ga thoirt a-steach, agus rinneadh iad an obair fhada seo na b’ aotroime le òrain. Am measg luchd-imrich Albannach ann an Canada, bhiodh fireannaich a’ seinn cuideachd. Cothrom gus pàirt a ghabhail ann.
We will perform and explain about waulking songs, Òrain Luaidh. ‘Waulking’ was done usually by women to thicken tweed by shrinking it, and the lengthy task lightened by singing. Amongst Scots migrants to Canada, men would sing too. Opportunity to participate.
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Exploring our Gallery Collections: gallery tour and talk
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
Tha a’ chuairt gaileiridh agus òraid an-asgaidh seo a’ rannsachadh pròiseact a rinneadh o chionn ghoirid a chuimsich air nithean le ceangal ri eachdraidh Ghàidhlig aig Taighean-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba.
This free gallery tour and talk explores a recent project focused on Gaelic history objects at National Museums Scotland.
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh ach feumaidh sibh clàradh | Free but registration required

Cofaidh is Cabadaich
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | The Resource Centre, Paterson’s Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ
Cothrom còmhraidh fosgailte do gach duine. Thig còmhla rinn airson cabadaich is srùbag!
Conversation circle open to all. Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat!
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh | Free
Fiosrachadh as ùire / Updates: Capital Gaelic air Facebook

Cabadaich agus Deoch | Gaelic and a Pint
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | The Safari Lounge, 21 Cadzow Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5SN, United Kingdom
Gàidhlig is pinnt! Cothrom coinneachadh còmhla ri luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig is luchd-ionnsachaidh ann an suidheachadh neo-fhoirmeil! A’ chiad Diciadain gach mìos tron bhliadhna.
Gaelic and a pint! An opportunity to gather with other Gaelic speakers and learners in an informal, friendly space. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month throughout the year.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic

Goireasan Gàidhlig aig Tasglann Sgoil Eòlais na h-Alba | Gaelic Resources at the School of Scottish Studies Archives
2026-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | The School of Scottish Studies Archives, 29 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD
Chaidh Sgoil Eòlais na h-Alba air a stèidheachadh o chionn 75 bliadhnaichean gus fiosrachadh mu bheatha sa choimhearsnachd, beul-aithris agus na h-ealan traidiseanta a chruinneachadh. Bheir an taisbeanadh seo sùil air clàraidhean-fuaime, dealbhan agus làmh-sgrìobhainnean a tha a’ sealltainn beatha nan Gàidheal agus cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig san linn a dh’fhalbh.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the School of Scottish Studies was set up to gather material on community life, folklore and the traditional arts. This presentation will explore sound recordings, photographs and manuscripts to give an insight into the lives of Gaels, Gaelic language and culture during the past century.
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh ach feumaidh sibh clàradh. | Free but registration required.
Dealbh / Image: SS Hebrides in Village Bay, St Kilda, 1938. Photo by Robert Atkinson (SSSA 0014834d)

Magic Carpet sa Ghàidhlig | Gaelic Magic Carpet
2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:15 | National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
Thigibh còmhla rinn airson seisean Magic Carpet sònraichte, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, Dùn Èideann 2026. ’S e seisean eader-obraicheil a tha seo, freagarrach dha clann fo aois 5 agus na h-inbhich a tha nan cois, le òrain, sgeulachdan, rannan, agus cluich. Chan eil feum air eòlas air a’ Ghàidhlig!
Come along to our Edinburgh Gaelic Week 2026 Magic Carpet special. This interactive session, suitable for under 5s and their accompanying adult, features songs, stories, rhymes, and play with no knowledge of Gaelic required!
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh ach feumaidh sibh clàradh | Free but registration required

Cearcall Còmhraidh | Conversation Circle
2026-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | St Andrew Rooms, 16 North St Andrews Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1HJ, United Kingdom
Buidheann còmhraidh a’ coinneachadh gach Dimàirt, bruidhinn ann an Gàidhlig air… rud sam bith anns a bheil ùidh agaibh! Tha fàilte air luchd-ionnsachaidh agus fileantaich. Bidh sibh air ur cur ann am buidhnean beaga còmhla ri feadhainn eile aig an aon ìre ribh fhèin.
Coversation groups that meets every Tuesday to talk in Gaelic about… anything that interests you! Learners at any stage and fluent speakers are welcome. You will be matched with others at a similar level to yourself in small groups.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic

Seinnidh Sinn
2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Leith Depot, 138-142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT, United Kingdom
’S e cearcall seinn Gàidhlig a th’ ann an ‘Seinnidh Sinn’. Bidh sinn a’ coinneachadh gach seachdain. Bidh fàilte ron a h-uile duine a bharrachd air craic, cultar agus fealla-dha. Bidh sinn a’ seinn measgachadh de dh’òrain Ghàidhlig. Thigibh ann agus seinnidh sinn òrain còmhla!
We are a Gaelic singing circle that meet weekly. All abilities are welcome. We sing for the joy of singing. We meet every Tuesday and sing a variety of Gaelic songs. Come away in and sing!
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Cothrom Còmhraidh | Gaelic Conversation Circle
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Resource Centre, Paterson’s Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ
Thig còmhla rinn anns an Ionad Ghoireasan airson Cearcall Còmhraidh air a stiùireadh le Catherine Tinney, tidsear Gàidhlig aig Ionad an Fhoghlaim Fhosgailte. ’S e àite fàilteach, taiceil a bhios ann gus do chuid Ghàidhlig a chleachdadh is a leasachadh – cha leig thu leas clàradh. Thig is gabh pàirt ann! Tha fàilte ro gach ìre de Ghàidhlig.
Join us in the Resource Centre for our Gaelic Conversation Circle, led by Catherine Tinney, Gaelic teacher at the Centre for Open Learning (COL). It’s a welcoming, supportive space to practise and develop your Gaelic language skills – no booking needed. Just drop in and take part. All levels welcome.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Through the Shortbread Tin and Beyond
2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 | National Galleries of Scotland: National, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Òraid air a stiùireadh le taisbeantas air fionn-sgeul, dearbh-aithne, agus a’ mheall litreachais as motha a-riamh, na dàin Oiseanach le Seumas MacMhuirich, a chaidh fhoillseachadh ann an 1746. Bidh Màrtainn O’Connor ag innse dhuinn mun taisbeanadh aige le Taigh-cluiche Nàiseanta na h-Alba, Through the Shortbread Tin, a’ dèanamh ceangal eadar fionn-sgeul Oisean ri turas pearsanta Mhàrtainn fhèin leis an dearbh-aithne Albannach/Gàidhealach aige.
A performance-led talk on myth, identity and the greatest literary hoax of all time James Macpherson’s 1746 Ossian poems. Martin O’Connor will speak about his 2025 National Theatre of Scotland performance Through the Shortbread Tin linking Ossian’s myth to Martin’s own personal journey with his Scottish/Gaelic identity.
Beurla | English
Saor an-asgaidh, ach feumaidh sibh clàradh. | Free but registration required.
12:45-13:30
Hawthorn Lecture Theatre, National Gallery of Scotland (18 The Mound)
In person tickets
Online tickets

Gàidhlig aig an Taigh-tasgaidh | Gaelic at the National Museum
2026-02-23 11:00 - 15:00 | National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
Dà chuirm-ciùil aig Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba. | Two drop-in concerts at the National Museum of Scotland.
Thig còmhla rinn dhan Taigh Tasgaidh airson cuirm-chiùil saor an-asgaidh le ceòladairean air a tha sinn uile eòlach.
Leis an tachartas seo bidh sinn a’ comharrachadh Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 agus bidh fàilte air a h-uile duine tighinn ann gus èisteachd ri Innes, Ceitlin agus Ellen.
Bidh cothroman agaibh ionnsachadh cuid de na faclan bhuapa agus cabadaich gu neo-fhoirmeil le caraidean bhon sgioba aig Bothan Dhùn Èideann.

Celebrate World Gaelic Week 2026 at the National Museum of Scotland with a free concert.
Join guitarist Innes White and singers Ceitlin Lilly and Ellen MacDonald to hear Gaelic songs in Hawthornden Court. You will also have the chance to learn some of the words and join in.
All our musicians are members of the band ‘Sian’, known for their creative harmonies and imaginative musical arrangements.

Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh | Free
11:00-11:45 agus/and 13:00-13:45
Hawthornden Court
Barrachd fiosrachaidh mu na tachartasan | More information about the events

Seisean Ciùil Cròileagan | Cròileagan Music Session
2026-02-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Bun Sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ, United Kingdom
Seisean ciùil sònraichte air a chuir air dòigh le fear de stiùirichean-cluiche na Cròileagain, airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig. Seisean spòrsail dha clann fo aois 5 bliadhna. Nach tig sibh ’son fuaim a dhèanamh! | A special music session hosted by one of Cròileagan’s playleaders, for Seachdain na Gàidhlig. A fun session for children under 5 years old. Let’s make some noise.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh | Free entry
Chan eil na h-uairean dearbhte fhathast. Gheibh thu fiosrachadh as ùire air an duilleag Facebook aig Cròileagan. | Times are not confirmed yet. You will find updates on the Cròileagan Facebook page.
Cròileagan Dhùn Èideann air Facebook

Madainn Cofaidh agus Cèic | Coffee Morning and Bake Sale
2026-02-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Bun Sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ, United Kingdom
Thigibh còmhla rinn airson a’ chiad fhèill cofaidh is bèicearachd aig a’ Chròileagan. Cothrom bruidhinn ri daoine eile fhad ’s a tha thu a’ gabhail cèic is cupa.
Come along to the very first Cròileagan Coffee Morning and Bake Sale. An opportunity to chat to others while enjoying a cake and cuppa.
Gàidhlig is Beurla | Gaelic and English
Saor an-asgaidh | Free entry
9.30 – 11.00. Gheibh thu fiosrachadh as ùire air an duilleag Facebook aig Cròileagan. | You will find update on the Cròileagan Facebook page.
Cròileagan Dhùn Èideann air Facebook

Romance and Reality Pop-up Talk at National Galleries of Scotland
2025-02-28 10:30 - 11:00 | National Galleries of Scotland: National, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Thig còmhla ris an Dr Patricia Allerston, Leas-stiùiriche agus Àrd-ghlèidheadair, Ealain Eòrpach & Albannach, airson òraid anns an taisbeanadh Romance and Reality aig Gailearaidhean na h-Alba.
Join Dr Patricia Allerston, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, European & Scottish Art, for a talk in the Romance and Reality display at the Scottish galleries.
Beurla | English
Saor an-asgaidh le tiocaidean | Free but ticketed

Cafaidh Gàidhlig | Community Coffee Morning
2025-02-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Bun Sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 139 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5NQ, United Kingdom
Saoil nach tig sibh gu madainn air leth aig Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce? Bidh cothrom ann do mhuinntir Dhùn Èideann tighinn còmhla san sgoil airson srùbag is cabadaich.
Why not come along to a great wee coffee morning at Taobh na Pàirce Primary School? Edinburgh residents are welcome to come along to the school of a cuppa and a chat.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh | Free

Alba is Èirinn: Bùth-obrach Òrain is Sgeulachdan na Fèinne | Scotland & Ireland: Stories and Songs of the Fianna Workshop
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Bidh an seinneadair Gàidhlig, Màiri NicIlleMhaoil, agus an sgeulaiche is seinneadair Gaeilge, Gráinne Holland, a’ rùrachadh òrain is sgeulachdan Fhinn Mhic Cumhaill is a chòmhlan, an Fhèinne, a tha nan phàirt mhòr den dualchas Gàidhlig ann an Alba is Èirinn.
Anns a’ bhùth-obrach seo, bidh Màiri is Gràinne a’ gabhail òrain is ag innse sgeulachdan mu dheidhinn cuid de na caractaran san dualchas, le prìomhachas air an sgeulachd tiamhaidh aig Diarmaid is Gràinne.
Thèid an tachartas seo a chumail air loidhne. ‘s e tachartas trì-chànanach a tha seo, a thèid a chumail tro mheadhan na Beurla le sgeulachdan is òrain sa Ghàidhlig is sa Ghaeilge. Fàilte ron a h-uile!
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Join Scottish Gaelic singer Màiri MacMillan and Irish Gaelic storyteller and singer, Gráinne Holland, for an online workshop exploring songs and stories of Finn MacCool and his band of warriors, the Fianna, which form part of the shared Gaelic cultural traditions of Scotland and Ireland.
During this workshop, Màiri and Gráinne will explore a selection of songs and stories related to some of the key characters in the Finn tradition, focussing primarily on Diarmaid and Grainne and their doomed love story.
This is a trilingual event which will be held through the medium of English, with story and song content in Gaelic and Irish. No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic or Irish is required to attend, everyone welcome!
Gàidhlig, Gaeilge agus Beurla | Gaelic, Irish and English
£3/£5/£8 (pay what you can)

A' Ceangal Chruinneachaidhean: Beul-Aithris Ghàidhlig | Connecting Collections: Gaelic Oral Tradition
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Heritage Collections, The University of Edinburgh Main Library (6th floor), Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ, United Kingdom
Bheir an tachartas seo sùil air beul-aithris na Gàidhlig ann an làmh-sgrìobhainnean agus clàraidhean-fuaim a chaidh an clàradh bhon ochdamh deug linn chun latha an-diugh. Nam measg, bidh obair bho Chruinneachadh MhicIlleMhìcheil-MhicBhàtair, Cruinneachadh Marjory Kennedy Fraser agus Tasglann Sgoil Eòlais na h-Alba. Bidh biadh is deoch rim faighinn.
This event will explore Gaelic oral tradition through a presentation/display of handwritten manuscripts and audio recordings ranging from the 18th century to the present day. It will include material from the Carmichael-Watson Collection, the Marjory Kennedy Fraser Collection and the School of Scottish Studies Archives. Refreshments will be available.
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Gàidhlig is Beurla | English and Gaelic
Saor an-asgaidh le tiocaidean | Free but ticketed
17:15-18:30
