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NEW: Gaelic language broadcasting will receive a £1.8 million funding boost to build on the success of BBC Alba’s crime thriller An t-Eilean

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A' bhuidheann leasachaidh Comunn na Gàidhlig a' moladh leudachadh mòr air a' bhun-structar de oifigearan òigridh Gàidhlig an cois ro-innleachd ùr don òigridh. Molaidhean àrd-amasach ach glè chudromach www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...

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Àrdachadh £1.8m don bhuidsead airson craoladh Gàidhlig - ach tha àrdachadh £13.8m a dhìth airson seirbheis choileanta a lìbhrigeadh. Tha an ìre maoineachaidh fada nas àirde anns a' Chuimrigh - mar a bha riamh www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...

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🎙️new podcast episode: Professor Rob Dunbar ( @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social ) joined us on A SAHA Conversation on Gaelic, his academic journey, and so much more. 🎧Available now on #Spotify #ApplePodcasts and #amazonmusic

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Ainm-àite an latha airson #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2025 Edinburgh ~ Dùn Èideann 'fort of Èideann' NT257741 https://buff.ly/4hBxO22 Tha an t-ainm seo cuideachd ri fhaicinn ann an Dunedin ann an Sealainn Nuadh a tha a' leantainn cruth na Gàidhlig seach cruth na Beurla. #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi

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A-MÀIREACH - IONAD POP-UP 1400-1630 Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Dùn Èideann Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas sa Ghàidhlig,agus cafaidh coimhearsnachd. Thigibh còmhla rinn airson ceòl, còmhradh, seinn, leabhraichean, geamannan is barrachd ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...

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TOMORROW - IONAD POP-UP 1400-1630 Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Dùn Èideann Activities for all ages and all levels of Gaelic and a community café. Join us for music, conversation, singing, books, games, community and more ionaddhuneideann.org/events/ionad...

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Aithris bhrosnachail air Gàidheil òga Ghlaschu: "An àite a bhith a' gearan, tha iad a' dèanamh rudeigin mu dheidhinn" www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...

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Pod-chraolaidh ùr bho NàdarAlba: A’ tighinn gu nàdarra: a’ rùrach fhreumhan Gàidhlig ann an cruthan-tìre is fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba, còmhla ri Ruairidh MacIlleathain. https://buff.ly/3QzX8JT #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi @naturescot.bsky.social

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Gaelic in Edinburgh: Past, Present and Future Four events presenting different aspects of the story of Gaelic and the Gaels in Edinburgh, as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations Many thanks to the National Library of Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council for their support 1/5

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Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann: an-dè, an-diugh agus a-màireach Ceithir tachartasan a’ taisbeanadh diofar thaobhan de eachdraidh na Gàidhlig agus nan Gàidheal an Dùn Èideann, an lùib na fèill Edinburgh 900 Taing mhòr do Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba agus Comhairle Dhùn Èideann airson an taice 1/5

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Buaidh is piseach orra!

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Aithris mhionaideach agus choileanta air staid na Gàidhlig, air thoiseach air a' cho-labhairt a-màireach a chomharrachadh 40 bliadhna de obair Chomunn na Gàidhlig www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan... Ceangal dhan co-labhairt www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/co-labhair...

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Today's university slashing and burning is Edinburgh, where about 10% of the budget will be cut. There'll be another case every single day until UK govts actually do something. A country so stupid it actively trashes one of things it's good at and famous for. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Very long overdue - the 1737 act prohibiting languages other than English in courts in (Northern) Ireland will be repealed (There was never a statute requiring the use of English in Scottish courts- it was established by judicial precedent) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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BREAKING: Edinburgh University will axe more staff and will consider selling buildings amid a major funding crisis, employees have been warned

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Excellent news that @sabhalmorostaig.bsky.social's summer immersion course will be running again - provides a very helpful new pathway into Gaelic further and higher education

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A new booklet celebrating Dundee’s connection to Gaelic Culture, language and history is being launched as part of World Gaelic Week 2025 www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

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UofG, in partnership with @glasgowcc.bsky.social have launched Gaelic Connect, a digital platform connecting Glasgow's #Gaelic community. Find cèilidhs, learning groups & more at your fingertips. @sngaidhlig.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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🌍✨ It’s World Gaelic Week! Join us in celebrating the richness of Gaelic language and culture! From music and storytelling to workshops and events, there’s so much to explore. Check out what’s happening near you: edin.ac/3QxfhrK Let’s keep Gaelic thriving—get involved and celebrate with us!

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Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 an seo! Thèid barrachd air 150 tachartas a chumail an t-seachdain seo a’ brosnachadh agus a’ moladh na Gàidhlig air feadh na h-Alba agus air feadh an t-soaghail, ann an Sasann, Canada, Argentina agus air loidhne! Tha sinn air bhioran gus am faic sinn dè a tha

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Seo agaibh blog ùr, Crònan, Èigh is Fead, bho Ruairidh MacIlleathain mu fuaimean ann an ainmean-àite na Gàidhealtachd. https://buff.ly/4kcVuf4 @naturescot.bsky.social #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Gaelic #Cleachdi

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Excellent news to see @sabhalmorostaig.bsky.social in Skye being included as the #Gaelic 'teaching hub' for Scotland's new Centre for Teaching Excellence www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Our Gaelic Writer in Residence, Niall O'Gallagher, welcomes two Scottish writers to chat all things Gaelic poems and translation ✨ There'll be talk of processes, readings from Garry and Taylor's recent book, and a drinks reception too 🥂 🎟️ Book for free: translating-gaelic-poetry.eventbrite.co.uk

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Translating Gaelic Poetry Mon 24 Feb With Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence); Garry Mackenzie; Taylor Strickland who discuss their methods and approaches to translating Gaelic poetry, and how it interacts with other languages. llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...

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The John Bannerman Lecture is back! The 2025 lecture will be given by Prof. Deborah Hayden (Maynooth University), on 'Medical practitioners in the Medieval Gaelic world: Myth and history’. Register (free): https://buff.ly/3CBhFKT #History #Medicine #Gaelic #Edinburgh #HCA #Ireland

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Chan eil a' chìs-chomhairle ceart. Bidh i a' cur cùs uallaich air na daoine aig nach eil ach teachd-a-steach beag, agus cha bhi i a' buain gu leòr gus bùn-stèidh ar dùthaich a chumail làidir, rèidh, 's cothromach. #Gàidhlig

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Celebrating Celtic Languages Three speakers share insights on the rewards and challenges of living and working in Gaelic, Welsh and Breton Sunday 23 March, 1700 Institut Français, W Parliament Square, Edinburgh Opening event for Bilingualism Matters Symposium 2025 www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years

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An dug sibh sùil air na bhios a' dol far a bheil sibhse rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig? 🎼🥳 seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/whats-on/

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13 March, the John Bannerman Memorial Lecture at the University of Edinburgh will be given by Prof Deborah Hayden (Maynooth). Details 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-banne... #histmed #GaelicHistory #MedicalHumanities #CelticStudies #LámhscríbhinníGaeilge

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Duilleag Crowdfunder ùr! Cuidichidh do thaic sinn le bhith a’ cur air dòigh raon tachartasan Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann agus a’ togail airgead a dh'ionnsaigh mòr-ionad Gàidhlig sa bhaile. Bidh sinn fada nur comain airson tabhartasan sam bith, beag no mòr! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ionad-gidh...

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New Crowdfunder page! Your support will help us organise a range of Gaelic events in Edinburgh and raise funds towards renting or purchasing a space for a Gaelic hub. As a charity we can claim Gift Aid. We are very grateful for any donations, large or small! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ionad-gidh...

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Tha sinn a' gabhail fadachd ri Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann - 25 tachartasan eadar 24 Gearran agus 2 Màrt, a' gabhail a-steach Ionad Pop-up againn fhìn Excited for Gaelic Week in Edinburgh - 25 events from 24 Feb to 2 March, including our Pop-up event on 28th snagde.com/wp-content/u...

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Read the REAL story of the 'financial crisis' at Edinburgh uni: www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/3fzpaa5...

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Faigh eòlas air goireasan didseatach 'S e tùsan cudromach a th' ann am mapaichean airson rannsachadh ainmean-àite. Tha tòrr mhapaichean ri faotainn ann an cruth didseatach air làrach-lìn Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba: https://maps.nls.uk/ #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Placenames #Maps

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'Gaelic in Edinburgh: Past, Present and Future' Four events at @natlibscot.bsky.social as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebration To start off: a talk on the Gaelic place names of Edinburgh by Dr Jake King on Saturday 22 March at 2pm. More information and tickets (free): www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...

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IONAD POP UP! Café, music, community, conversation, books, singing, games and information on Gaelic groups and activities in the capital All welcome, whatever your age and level of Gaelic - come help us create a Gaelic Hub, here in Edinburgh! Friday 28 February, 14.00–16.30: Darroch, 7 Gillespie St

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IONAD POP UP! Cafaidh, ceòl, coimhearsnachd, còmhradh, leabhraichean, seinn, geamannan agus fiosrachadh air buidhnean is tachartasan Gàidhlig anns a' phrìomh bhaile Thigibh ann gus ionad Gàidhlig a chruthachadh ann an Dùn Èideann! Dihaoine 28 Gearran, 1400–1630: Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig

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'Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann: an-dè, an-diugh agus a-màireach' Sreath thachartasan a tha sinn a' cur air dòigh aig @natlibscot.bsky.social an lùib na fèill Edinburgh 900 An toiseach: òraid leis an Dr Jake King air Ainmean-àite Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann, 22 Màrt 2025, 1400 www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...

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📣 GAIRM airson sgrìobhaidhean ùra! 📣 Cuir thugainn pìosan sgrìobhaidh ro 30 GIBLEAN airson cothrom a bhith ann an STEALL 10. Fios gu: [email protected]

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Bhòt air gearraidhean air a chur dheth "Fhuair pàrantan brath ùr bhon Chomhairle a tha ag ràdh nach tèid a' bhòt air adhart às dèidh dhan ùghdarras ionadail fios fhaighinn bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig. Tha dùil gun tèid coimhead ris a' chùis às ùr aig coinneimh an ath-mhìos" www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...

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