…to B&Bs and hotels in Moray! After the success of our library placements and with additional funding, Gaelic Place-Names in Moray books are being placed in accommodations in Moray as reference copies for visitors, to encourage them to get to know the area. We’re excited to have the additional funding from UK Shared Prosperity Funding…
Gaelic in Moray is on the radio! Listen to KCR 107.7 Monday, 31 March at 6:45pm (again at 10:45am the following day) as host Sheila MacDonald talks with Karen and Elaine of Gaelic in Moray about the recent Gaels Gathering, upcoming events, and the resurgence of Gaelic in the community. Listen in and support KCR…
For more information and to register for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cadence-of-a-song-the-life-of-margaret-fay-shaw-of-canna-tickets-1286295547609?aff=oddtdtcreator This presentation by Gaelic scholar Fiona MacKenzie will introduce you to “Cadence of a Song- the Life of Margaret Fay Shaw of Canna”, Fiona’s soon-to-be-published biography of folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw. The presentation will include images taken by Margaret in the Hebrides in the…
On the 15th March at Lhanbryde Community Centre we will have another FREE Gaels Gathering. Schedule:11-1230…Complete beginners with Alec Valtos (Srùbag/Local Authority starters/ Wednesday night class) Wee hall1130-1230…Moray Gaelic Group Monday night class & Alec’s Tuesday class plus Gaelic speakers in the meeting room with Norma Young1230-1315…Soup & Sandwich1330-1530…Some fun sessions to introduce everybody1600 Home…
Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-gaelic-in-the-home-tickets-1260845656299?aff=oddtdtcreator Come and join us for a blether at Elgin Library 11.00-12.00 on Saturday 8th of March with the Language Development Officer for Families from Comann nam Pàrant Nàiseanta. Find out more about the free online learning resources and Gaelic language classes the organisation offers nationally to parents and grandparents, with a…
Join tutor AlecValtos for an 8 week class of 90mins, 630-8pm starting the 5th March, (excluding holidays) Classes will be online using zoom. It will be fun! For further information contact: Karen.Delaney@moray.gov.uk
Free event! Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-connections-through-seachdainn-na-gaidhlig-tickets-1226049229249?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Building Connections through #Seachdainn na Gaidhlig At this event, Meg Hyland will share examples of Gaelic songs. The audience will learn some songs and are welcome to join in the singing.
Gaelic Names in Gaelic Orthography from OS Name Books in Highland/Lowland Border Counties – a talk by Iain Taylor Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seachdain-na-gaidhlig-world-gaelic-week-2025-tickets-1210007237219?aff=oddtdtcreator This talk by Iain Taylor examines the names collected by the Ordnance Survey (OS) and recorded in the OS Name Books in Gaelic spelling during the latter half of the 19th century….
Celebrating Gaelic worldwide, events will be held from 24th February – 2nd March 2025 in person and online. We will post information about some of them with ties to Moray on this site, and you can check out all the events at https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/. Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate all things Gaelic.
‘Developing Coaching Skills‘ is a learning opportunity funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. This will be delivered entirely through the medium of Gaelic by Maggie Cunningham who previously worked as a senior manager in the BBC and MG Alba. She started coaching almost 20 years ago and has a certificate from the AOEC (Association of Executive…
Wednesday, 5 February, 7 – 8 pm GMT Ruairidh Maclean looks at the native adder in the life and lore of the Highland people Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1141006544289?aff=oddtdtcreator The input will be in English for 45/50 minutes but will deal with Gaelic vocabulary and place-names etc. There will be an opportunity for discussion at the end….
An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach (the American Scottish Gaelic Society) is hosting Oidhche nam Bàrd (Night of the Poets) 2025 featuring Pàdraig Mac Aoidh (Peter Mackay), Scotland’s Makar or National Poet. This event will be held via Zoom on Saturday, 18 January, from 7pm-9pm GMT. All are welcome to attend. Find more information and a sign-up…
…to B&Bs and hotels in Moray! After the success of our library placements and with additional funding, Gaelic Place-Names in Moray books are being placed in accommodations in Moray as reference copies for visitors, to encourage them to get to know the area. We’re excited to have the additional funding from UK Shared Prosperity Funding…
Gaelic in Moray is on the radio! Listen to KCR 107.7 Monday, 31 March at 6:45pm (again at 10:45am the following day) as host Sheila MacDonald talks with Karen and Elaine of Gaelic in Moray about the recent Gaels Gathering, upcoming events, and the resurgence of Gaelic in the community. Listen in and support KCR…
For more information and to register for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cadence-of-a-song-the-life-of-margaret-fay-shaw-of-canna-tickets-1286295547609?aff=oddtdtcreator This presentation by Gaelic scholar Fiona MacKenzie will introduce you to “Cadence of a Song- the Life of Margaret Fay Shaw of Canna”, Fiona’s soon-to-be-published biography of folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw. The presentation will include images taken by Margaret in the Hebrides in the…
On the 15th March at Lhanbryde Community Centre we will have another FREE Gaels Gathering. Schedule:11-1230…Complete beginners with Alec Valtos (Srùbag/Local Authority starters/ Wednesday night class) Wee hall1130-1230…Moray Gaelic Group Monday night class & Alec’s Tuesday class plus Gaelic speakers in the meeting room with Norma Young1230-1315…Soup & Sandwich1330-1530…Some fun sessions to introduce everybody1600 Home…
Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-gaelic-in-the-home-tickets-1260845656299?aff=oddtdtcreator Come and join us for a blether at Elgin Library 11.00-12.00 on Saturday 8th of March with the Language Development Officer for Families from Comann nam Pàrant Nàiseanta. Find out more about the free online learning resources and Gaelic language classes the organisation offers nationally to parents and grandparents, with a…
Join tutor AlecValtos for an 8 week class of 90mins, 630-8pm starting the 5th March, (excluding holidays) Classes will be online using zoom. It will be fun! For further information contact: Karen.Delaney@moray.gov.uk
Free event! Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-connections-through-seachdainn-na-gaidhlig-tickets-1226049229249?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Building Connections through #Seachdainn na Gaidhlig At this event, Meg Hyland will share examples of Gaelic songs. The audience will learn some songs and are welcome to join in the singing.
Gaelic Names in Gaelic Orthography from OS Name Books in Highland/Lowland Border Counties – a talk by Iain Taylor Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seachdain-na-gaidhlig-world-gaelic-week-2025-tickets-1210007237219?aff=oddtdtcreator This talk by Iain Taylor examines the names collected by the Ordnance Survey (OS) and recorded in the OS Name Books in Gaelic spelling during the latter half of the 19th century….
Celebrating Gaelic worldwide, events will be held from 24th February – 2nd March 2025 in person and online. We will post information about some of them with ties to Moray on this site, and you can check out all the events at https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/. Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate all things Gaelic.
‘Developing Coaching Skills‘ is a learning opportunity funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. This will be delivered entirely through the medium of Gaelic by Maggie Cunningham who previously worked as a senior manager in the BBC and MG Alba. She started coaching almost 20 years ago and has a certificate from the AOEC (Association of Executive…
An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach (the American Scottish Gaelic Society) is hosting Oidhche nam Bàrd (Night of the Poets) 2025 featuring Pàdraig Mac Aoidh (Peter Mackay), Scotland’s Makar or National Poet. This event will be held via Zoom on Saturday, 18 January, from 7pm-9pm GMT. All are welcome to attend. Find more information and a sign-up…
