Gaelic
Skye and Raasay to receive ‘Area of Linguistic Significance’ status for Gaelic
Skye and Raasay to receive ‘Area of Linguistic Significance’ status for Gaelic 27 OCTOBER 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Highland Council says it wants to make Skye and Raasay a so-called ‘Area of Linguistic Significance’ or ALS. The local authority […]
Jobs created to help preserve Gaelic archives
1 SEPTEMBER 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Jobs created to help preserve Gaelic archives The Highland Archive Service has been awarded an Archives Revealed Consortium Grant which will allow for two Gaelic Archive Project Officers to be employed. One will […]
Council seeks views for Highland-wide Gaelic language designation
By Jamie McDonald Council seeks views for Highland-wide Gaelic language designation Highland Council says it is looking to engage with communities on whether to make the entire local authority area an Area of Linguistic Significance (ALS). The Scottish Languages Act allows for an ALS to be established in places where Gaelic is spoken by a […]
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Fàs Building set to reopen after £4m boost
By Jamie McDonald Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is to receive £4 million from the Scottish Government to reopen one of its key centres. The Fàs building, which has been out of use since 2022, will be refurbished to become the new Centre for Gaelic Creativity. The redevelopment will also include a media studio for broadcast training, […]
Gaelic language plan proposed for Skye and Raasay
By Jamie McDonald A public meeting is being held next week to launch a community language plan for Skye and Raasay. Organisers say the event is open to anyone interested in the future of Gaelic and its culture across the islands. Those attending will hear about opportunities presented by the plan and how it will […]
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