Tha tòrr rudan Gàidhlig a’ tachart ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòd. Coimhead air na putain gu h-ìosal airson buidhnean agus cothroman anns an sgìre.
Ma tha sibh ag iarraidh buidheann eile a chur an-seo leig fios gu gaelic@argyll-bute.gov.uk.
Coimhead air buidheann Facebook airson tachartasan cuideachd.
There are many Gaelic activities happening in Argyll and Bute. Take a look below for groups and opportunities in the area.
If you’d like to add another group please email gaelic@argyll-bute.gov.uk with the details.
Take a look at the Facebook group for one off events too.
Ionadan Gàidhlig - Gaelic Centres
Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle – Islay Gaelic Centre
We are a Gaelic and Heritage Centre. We deliver Gaelic classes and events in the Centre and online. We start with toddlers in our Bogha-frois group and cater for all ages and abilities. We are also building up a film archive of local Gaelic speakers which we share online.
Location: Islay Gaelic Centre, Gartnatra, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7HL
When meets: Centre is open all year except for a fortnight over the Christmas period. We are also open, by arrangement, at weekends and in evenings.
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: islaygaeliccentre@gmail.com or 01496 810 818
Find out more: https://islaygaeliccentre.co.uk/; https://www.facebook.com/IslayGaelic/; @islaygaelic
Ionad Gàidhlig Furan - Furan Gaelic Centre
Tha Ionad Gàidhlig Furan suidhichte anns na Tallaichean Chorrain anns an Òban. Bidh sinn a’ tairgsinn seiseanan bitheanta Bookbug aghaidh-ri-aghaidh agus air loidhne, Gàidhlig airson Pàrantan, Gàidhlig airson luchd-tòiseachaidh, Cearcall Còmhraidh, Cofaidh is Cabadaich le Dùn Ollaidh aghaidh-ri-aghaidh agus air loidhne.
Furan Gaelic Centre is based in the Corran Halls, Oban. We offer regular face-to-face and online Bookbug sessions, Gaelic for Parents, Gaelic for Beginners, Gaelic Conversation Group, Coffee and Gaelic Chat with Dunollie House – face-to-face and online.
Location: Furan Gaelic Centre, Corran Halls, Oban
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: Duncan.Macneil@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Bookbug Gàidhlig – Gaelic Bookbug
Furan Gaelic Bookbug: Disathairne aig 10.30m/Saturdays at 10.30am
Ionnsaich rud beag Gàidhlig còmhla ri ar cuid chloinne ann an suidheachadh spòrsail, neo-fhoirmeil tro òrain, rannan is sgeulachdan
Learn Gaelic with your child in a fun, informal way through action songs, rhymes and stories
Furan Gaelic Bookbug air Skype: Dimàirt 2f/Tuesdays at 2pm
Seiseanan air Skype airson sgoiltean-àraich, Cròileagain agus làraich tràth-bhliadhnaichean ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòd
Skype sessions for Gaelic pre-schools, playgroups and early years settings in Argyll and Bute.
Cànan - Language
Gáilig Dhail Riada
Gaelic dialect revitalisation project for Bute, Cowal and Mid-Argyll that has been operating since 2010. We are always in need of help with transcription of both Gaelic and English sound recordings as well as contribution of memories and anecdotes relating to Gaelic language as spoken as a native tongue in the area up until recent times.
Location: Online
When meets: We are not currently active in the physical sense, but have a Facebook page which we would appreciate feedback and comments on whenever things are posted by us to do with local dialect, lore, song and story.
Who to contact: gaelic@dalriada.scot
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/dalriadagaelic; Twitter: @DalriadaGaelic
Cèilidh
An Comunn Gàidhealach - Meur Chruachain
We organise cèilidhs - ‘fun for all the family’
Location: Village Hall, Taynuilt
When meets: Monthly on Saturday evenings and weekly on Thursday evenings during school summer holiday
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: Moira Dunlop via sometimessnoozie@hotmail.com
Find out more: www.Facebook.com/thetaynuiltceilidhs
Co-Roinn Ghàidhlig Mhuile agus Idhe - Mull & Iona Gaelic Partnership
Who to contact: coroinnmhuile.idhe@gmail.com
Fèis Latharna
Find out more: www.feislatharna.org;
Clasaichean – Classes
Ionad Gàidhlig Furan - Furan Gaelic Centre
Gàidhlig airson Pàrantan/Gaelic for Parents – Dihaoine 9.30m-11m/Fridays 9.30am-11am
Seiseanan neo-fhoirmeil airson pàrantan aig a bheil clann ann am Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig far an ionnsaich sibh faclan is abairtean sìmplidh airson còmhradh le ar cuid chloinne.
Informal “drop-in” sessions for parents with children in Gaelic Medium Education, where you can learn simple words and phrases suitable for conversation with your children.
Gàidhlig airson luchd-tòiseachaidh/Gaelic for Beginners – Diardaoin 7f-8.30f/Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm
8 seiseanan far an ionnsaich luchd-tòiseachadh faclan is abairtean sìmplidh agus far am faigh sibh còmhraidhean sìmplidh a chruthachadh le daoine eile anns a’ chlas.
8 session introduction to Gaelic blocks where beginners can learn simple words and phrases and get the opportunity to develop short conversations with other class members.
Tighnabruaich Gaelic Group - part of Tighnabruaich District Development Trust
We are using the Speak Gaelic materials. We are mainly at beginner level, but welcome all levels of fluency for conversation.
Location: Tighnabruaich Heritage Centre
When meets: Weekly on Thursdays at 4pm
Format: In person
Who to contact: andreehawke@msn.com
Find out more: www.tddt.org.uk
Còisir - Choir
Còisir Ghàidhlig an Eilein Mhuilich - Isle of Mull Gaelic Choir
Gaelic choir open to men and women aged 16 and up. Knowledge of Gaelic not required, nor is the ability to read music, just a willingness to learn and a love of singing.
Location: Salen Church, Isle of Mull
When meets: Thursday evenings January-October
Format: In person with option to attend via zoom if required
Who to contact: Conductor Donna Dugdale via DRamsay7S@hotmail.co.uk
Find out more: www.mullgaelicchoir.co.uk/; https://www.facebook.com/MullGaelicChoir/
Còisir Ghàidhlig Thaigh an Uillt - Taynuilt Gaelic Choir
Scottish Gaelic choir (SATB) open to anyone age 16 upwards who can hold a tune - no previous experience of choral singing or Gaelic required as we have an excellent support system.
Location: Taynuilt Sports Pavilion, PA35 1JE
When meets: Weekly on Tuesday evenings
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: Conductor Audrey MacLeod Paterson via audreyisabel@hotmail.co.uk
Find out more: www.taynuiltgaelicchoir.co.uk; https://www.facebook.com/taynuiltgaelicchoir
Comann nam Pàrant
Comann nam Pàrant Bhun Easain
We are a group of parents with children in Gaelic Medium at Bunessan Primary.
Location: Bunessan Primary School, Isle of Mull
When meets: Term time only.
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: jenmull83@hotmail.com
Find out more: https://www.parant.org.uk
Comann nam Pàrant Thiriodh
Gaelic Parent group on Tiree , we also run Gaelic cafes, support sradagan and seek to promote the Gaelic language and culture on Tiree.
Location: Tiree
When meets: Each term as required.
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: ComannNamParantThiriodh@gmail.com
Find out more: https://www.parant.org.uk/
Còmhradh – Conversation
Helensburgh Gaelic Group
The Helensburgh Gaelic Group are an informal adult Gaelic conversation group Learners are very welcome It consists of a number of native speakers and learners at various stages The essence of the group is having fun learning and speaking Gaelic
Location: Helensburgh Parish Church Hall, 25 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh G84 8UP
When meets: Tuesday afternoons 2:00-4:00pm
Who to contact: Alasdair MacCuish 01389 841580 / 07962 100356 alasdair.maccuish@hotmail.co.uk
Ionad Gàidhlig Furan - Furan Gaelic Centre
Cearcall Còmhraidh/Gaelic Conversation Group – Disathairne 12f-1.30f/Saturdays 12pm-1.30pm
Cearcall còmhraidh neo-fhoirmeil airson inbhich aig gach ìre fileantais.
A conversation group for adults with all levels of fluency
Cofaidh is Cabadaich le Dùn Ollaidh air Zoom/Coffee and Gaelic Chat with Dunollie House on Zoom
Seisean còmhraidh neo-fhoirmeil airson inbhich air a’ chiad Dhiardaoin den mhìos 1.30f-3f.
An informal Gaelic conversation group for adults on the 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm-3pm
Cofaidh is Cabadaich air an Lèanag le Dùn Ollaidh/Coffee and Gaelic Chat on the Dunollie House terrace
Seisean còmhraidh aghaidh-ri-aghaidh air an treasamh Dimàirt den mhìos 11m-12.30f.
A face-to-face Gaelic conversation group on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 11am-12.30pm.
Tighnabruaich Gaelic Group
Find out more: www.tddt.org.uk
Cròileagan – Playgroup
Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle - Islay Gaelic Centre
Find out more: https://islaygaeliccentre.co.uk/
Fèis
Fèis na h-Apainne
Tha fàilte ron a h-uile duine! Bidh sinn a’ coinneachadh uair sa mhìos agus a’ lìbhrigeadh chlasaichean ann an ceòl is Gàidhlig airson gach aois.
Everybody's welcome! We meet once a month and deliver classes in music and Gaelic for all ages.
Location: Strath of Appin Primary School, Appin, PA38 4BG
When meets: monthly
Format: In person
Who to contact: feisnahapainne@gmail.com
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/feisnahapainne;
Fèis Latharna
Fèis Latharna run music classes in Oban in fiddle, accordion, chanter, guitar and clarsach. Classes are aimed at young people aged 8 to 18.
Annually we also deliver an Easter week of classes in Oban, attracting over 100 young people and incorporating community sessions as well as a finale concert.
Location: Oban
When meets: weekly on Saturdays (term time)
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: mail@feislatharna.org
Find out more: www.feislatharna.org
Co-Roinn Ghàidhlig - Gaelic Partnerships
Co-Roinn Ghàidhlig Mhuile agus Idhe - Mull & Iona Gaelic Partnership
For all ages. We currently offer online Gaelic classes. We plan to have our Gaelic conversation classes up and Gaelic youth forum (An Comann Òigridh) up and running again soon. We have organised Gaelic place-names workshops and Gaelic drama workshops, as well as online ceilidhs. Proper ceilidhs are also in our plan to make happen.
Location: All our events take place on Mull and Iona.
When meets: Different dates for different events.
Format: In person and online
Who to contact: coroinnmhuile.idhe@gmail.com
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/coroinnmhuile.idhe; @coroinnmhuile_idhe