Moray Gaelic Group (MGG) is an organization dedicated to growing knowledge of the Gaelic language and culture in the Moray community. We have four stated objectives:
- To preserve and foster the learning of the Gaelic Language.
- To promote and provide training and skills in the speaking, reading and writing of the Gaelic Language.
- To provide information for all concerned with Gaelic and Gaelic culture.
- To encourage members to attend Gaelic Language day courses in Moray and the Highlands run by professional advisers.
Who is Moray Gaelic Group
The Moray Gaelic Group (MGG) is the founding organization behind Gaelic in Moray. The MGG was chartered in 2013. A copy of the group’s Constitution can be found here. We have an all-volunteer committee of 5 members which includes 3 officers who are voted on each year.
Practical information – meetings
The MGG meets regularly (approximately quarterly) online to discuss promotion for Gaelic in Moray, Gaelic community events and programming and vote on Moray Gaelic Group official business.
Committee, office holders and other technical information
As of 2026, the officers and committee members are:
Chairperson: Michael McClafferty
Secretary: David King
Treasurer: Jim Barnett
Committe members: Elaine Macphee & Andi Damewood
The MGG is funded through course fees, private donations, and grants.
Contact us
If you would like more information about the Moray Gaelic Group, please fill out the form below.*
*The Gaelic in Moray website is maintained by the Moray Gaelic Group (MGG). MGG works in partnership with Moray Council (MC) to deliver Gàidhlig language and culture events and classes in the Moray community. By contacting MGG you are agreeing to MGG sharing your contact details and enquiry with the MC team responsible for MC Gàidhlig Plan to assist them with meeting statutory duties under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. A full MC privacy notice can be found here.
