Gaelic

Compilers expect that the Gaelic dictionary will contain more than 100,000 entries

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5 lost Gaelic words and phrases rediscovered in Scotland

Keir Starmer has erased the existence of the UK’s minority languages from the very highest political seat

Keir Starmer has erased the existence of the UK’s minority languages from the very highest political seat

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Immigration legislation puts minority languages like Scots even more at risk

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes made the announcement ahead of a visit to Stornoway (Image: Jane Barlow/PA)

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes made the announcement ahead of a visit to Stornoway (Image: Jane Barlow/PA)

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Over £35 million announced by Scottish Government to help promote Gaelic

The Prime Minister posted on social media to promote his new immigration plan

The Prime Minister posted on social media to promote his new immigration plan

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'Little Englander': Keir Starmer provokes fury over 'speak English' post

The Gaelic translation joins a growing list of languages allowing new engagement with the classic story the world over

The Gaelic translation joins a growing list of languages allowing new engagement with the classic story the world over

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First Scottish Gaelic translation of The Hobbit published

Bòrd na Gàidhlig said 48 community projects across Scotland will receive funding through the Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd scheme this year

Bòrd na Gàidhlig said 48 community projects across Scotland will receive funding through the Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd scheme this year

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Gaelic community projects across Scotland receive £200k in funding

The single Glaschu has already been released and explores Glasgow’s reputation as a friendly and welcoming city

The single Glaschu has already been released and explores Glasgow’s reputation as a friendly and welcoming city

'You just have to look about you': Album charts tale of Gaelic in central Scotland

J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic book The Hobbit, the prequel for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, was written for his own children

J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic book The Hobbit, the prequel for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, was written for his own children

Best-selling novel to be published in Scottish Gaelic for first time

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture

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Hundreds sign open letter raising fears over proposed Gaelic bill

Glasgow Gaelic school P7 pupils Skye Mackenzie age 11, left and Beth Paul also 11 pictured reading in their class. Alasdair Allan MSP, minister for Gaelic announced that ?200,000 will be spent opening up mothballed classrooms at the school to meet

Glasgow Gaelic school P7 pupils Skye Mackenzie age 11, left and Beth Paul also 11 pictured reading in their class. Alasdair Allan MSP, minister for Gaelic announced that ?200,000 will be spent opening up mothballed classrooms at the school to meet

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Rhoda Meek: Seachdain na Gàidhlig is a splash in the ocean of Gaelic representation

Screen from Gaelic-language drama An t-Eilean (The Island). (Black Camel Pictures/BBC Alba/John Maher)

Screen from Gaelic-language drama An t-Eilean (The Island). (Black Camel Pictures/BBC Alba/John Maher)

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Kate Forbes: Of course I love every ministerial visit. But this one was special

Gaelic Secretary Kate Forbes announced the funding

Gaelic Secretary Kate Forbes announced the funding

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Kate Forbes announces £1.8m for Gaelic broadcasting after success of crime thriller

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, announced it is offering 12 places to a seven-week intensive course based on the Isle of Skye

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, announced it is offering 12 places to a seven-week intensive course based on the Isle of Skye

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Gaelic summer school offers fully funded places for beginners to learn language

The college is the only one in the world which teaches exclusively in Gaelic

The college is the only one in the world which teaches exclusively in Gaelic

New home for world’s only Gaelic teaching hub announced

The projects are designed to act as a catalyst for opportunities for creative expression in Gaelic by artists, musicians and writers

The projects are designed to act as a catalyst for opportunities for creative expression in Gaelic by artists, musicians and writers

'Inter-generational' ceilidh among suggestions to support Gaelic in Glasgow

The 2024 Royal National Mòd culminated in a grand finale with a sell-out performance by Trail West

The 2024 Royal National Mòd culminated in a grand finale with a sell-out performance by Trail West

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Royal National Mod open for entries ahead of return to Lochaber

The TMF director has a big project coming up: the North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC), taking place in April

The TMF director has a big project coming up: the North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC), taking place in April

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Meet the new director of Scotland's Traditional Music Forum

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and President Donald Trump, right

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and President Donald Trump, right

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Emma Grae: Multiculturalism is being stamped out in America. Scotland could be next

The future of Gaelic belongs to all of us

The future of Gaelic belongs to all of us

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Kate Forbes: Gaelic is a link to our past but we must make it our future

To mark the launch of the Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) 2025 programme, members of North Lanarkshire Council’s Gaelic and Community Resettlement teams created an event

To mark the launch of the Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) 2025 programme, members of North Lanarkshire Council’s Gaelic and Community Resettlement teams created an event

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Scotland’s World Gaelic Week unveils largest programme to date

The anthologies were published with support from the Scottish Government and the Doric Board

The anthologies were published with support from the Scottish Government and the Doric Board

Northern Ireland copied in on ‘time capsule’ collections of writing in Scots

In 2020, it was discovered that the majority of the Scots Wikipedia had been written by an American teenager

In 2020, it was discovered that the majority of the Scots Wikipedia had been written by an American teenager

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It’s a make or break year for Scots and Gaelic languages

The Scottish Government is supplying the North Uist Historical Society with £165,000 of funding to convert an old school into a heritage hub

The Scottish Government is supplying the North Uist Historical Society with £165,000 of funding to convert an old school into a heritage hub

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Historic manuscript of Gaelic love song to be showcased at new heritage centre

Saying goodbye to 2024 BBC ALBA will close the year with a programme focused on the life of the late Fergie MacDonald

Saying goodbye to 2024 BBC ALBA will close the year with a programme focused on the life of the late Fergie MacDonald

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Two iconic Scottish musicians celebrated in Hogmanay BBC documentary special

DCI Ahmed Halim (Sagar Radia) and Kat Crichton (Sorcha Groundsell)

DCI Ahmed Halim (Sagar Radia) and Kat Crichton (Sorcha Groundsell)

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Shetland and Outlander stars join BBC's first 'high-end' Gaelic drama show

Dr Peter Mackay has been named as Scotland's new Makar

Dr Peter Mackay has been named as Scotland's new Makar

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Scotland’s new Makar fires stark warning on future of Gaelic

Dr Peter Mackay, a lecturer at St Andrews University, takes over from Kathleen Jamie

Dr Peter Mackay, a lecturer at St Andrews University, takes over from Kathleen Jamie

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Gaelic expert Peter Mackay named as Scotland's new Makar

Today in Flodigarry, Gaelic is still heard, the community is resilient and cohesive and they have big plans for the future

Today in Flodigarry, Gaelic is still heard, the community is resilient and cohesive and they have big plans for the future

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Kate Forbes: Communities like this one show the huge value of Gaelic

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

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Alison Phipps: Language rights matter — in New Zealand and here in Scotland

The centre, Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, will receive £370,000 in funding from the government

The centre, Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, will receive £370,000 in funding from the government

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New centre to promote Gaelic language secures 'crucial' Scottish Government funding

Thousands filled the streets of Oban to enjoy the event

Thousands filled the streets of Oban to enjoy the event

Argyll and Bute

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Thousands enjoy largest Royal National Mòd in five years

Colin Stone is the lead singer of the metal band Gun Ghaol and is launching a debut album on Friday

Colin Stone is the lead singer of the metal band Gun Ghaol and is launching a debut album on Friday

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'World's first' Scottish Gaelic metalcore album launches after singer's viral fame

Winners Alice MacMillan and Ryan Johnston

Winners Alice MacMillan and Ryan Johnston

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Singers from Lewis and Islay win gold at Royal National Mòd

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

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Highland poet who fought for crofters’ rights to be commemorated at Gaelic centre

Scottish broadcaster and singer Joy Dunlop is joining Strictly Come Ceilidh Dancing

Scottish broadcaster and singer Joy Dunlop is joining Strictly Come Ceilidh Dancing

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Singer urges Scots to get involved with World Gaelic Week

The Royal National Mòd is underway in Oban this year with nine days full of celebrations

The Royal National Mòd is underway in Oban this year with nine days full of celebrations

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Gaelic festival celebrating Scottish culture kicks–off in spectacular style

The Royal National Mòd got underway in Oban on Friday

The Royal National Mòd got underway in Oban on Friday

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Kate Forbes: As the Mòd starts, here are my plans to protect Gaelic

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle is a Gaelic and Heritage Centre in Bowmore on the island of Islay

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle is a Gaelic and Heritage Centre in Bowmore on the island of Islay

Scottish Gaelic centre welcomes government grant for virtual experience

The Royal National Mòd first started in Oban 132 years ago

The Royal National Mòd first started in Oban 132 years ago

Royal National Mòd returns to Oban with as 10,000 visitors expected

Stephen Kerr in the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh

Stephen Kerr in the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Stephen Kerr's attack on Scots only exposes his own ignorance

Andrew Marr had a bit of a week of it after he decided to say Gaelic road signs in some parts of Scotland were 'ridiculous'

Andrew Marr had a bit of a week of it after he decided to say Gaelic road signs in some parts of Scotland were 'ridiculous'

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Media Watch: Andrew Marr's Gaelic week and tackling disinformation

His parents must have thought their money was well spent

His parents must have thought their money was well spent

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Andrew Marr is a product of his background and anti-Scottish education

I promised myself that I wouldn't write about Gaelic again for a while, until Andrew Marr opened his mouth and spouted forth

I promised myself that I wouldn't write about Gaelic again for a while, until Andrew Marr opened his mouth and spouted forth

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Rhoda Meek: Andrew Marr's anti-Gaelic error invokes the usual 'strawman' arguments

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the Scottish Parliament

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Kate Forbes: Labour seem intent on insulting the people of the Highland

Andrew Marr has apologised for his comments about Gaelic

Andrew Marr has apologised for his comments about Gaelic

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'Completely wrong': Andrew Marr apologises after Gaelic road sign row

Kate Forbes responded to Andrew Marr's comments about Gaelic

Kate Forbes responded to Andrew Marr's comments about Gaelic

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'Gaelic speakers are equal': Kate Forbes hits back at Andrew Marr over road signs

Presenter Andrew Marr outside BBC Broadcasting House in central London (Victoria Jones/PA)

Presenter Andrew Marr outside BBC Broadcasting House in central London (Victoria Jones/PA)

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Gaelic speaker debunks Andrew Marr's claim of 'ridiculous' road signs

Andrew Marr's comment came at Labour conference

Andrew Marr's comment came at Labour conference

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Andrew Marr blasts 'ridiculous' and 'offensive' Gaelic signs in parts of Scotland

Kate Forbes is the first-ever Cabinet Secretary for Gaelic in Scotland

Kate Forbes is the first-ever Cabinet Secretary for Gaelic in Scotland

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Kate Forbes: We must do more if Gaelic and Scots are to survive

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

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Rhoda Meek: When it comes to Gaelic, native speakers should come first

Signs on the road to Fort William have been the subject of complaints

Signs on the road to Fort William have been the subject of complaints

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Complaints as Gaelic place names misspelled on Highland road signs

Kate Forbes celebrated the Comunn na Gàidhlig, which she credited with expanding Gaelic use in recent decades

Kate Forbes celebrated the Comunn na Gàidhlig, which she credited with expanding Gaelic use in recent decades

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Kate Forbes hails 'instrumental' Gaelic charity as it celebrates 40th anniversary

Teàrlach Wilson, pictured, had a big role in the development of the Gaelic version of Scrabble

Teàrlach Wilson, pictured, had a big role in the development of the Gaelic version of Scrabble

'Encouraging': Gaelic Scrabble sets bought for every school in Western Isles

A Gaelic community centre in Stornoway has expressed concern about cuts to free legal advice in the area

A Gaelic community centre in Stornoway has expressed concern about cuts to free legal advice in the area

Citizens Advice Scotland

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Cuts to legal advice in Western Isles threaten 'viability' of community, say locals