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Gaelic in ֱ and Bute - Gàidhlig ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòd

There are many Gaelic activities happening in ֱ and Bute.  Take a look below for groups and opportunities in the area.

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 airson tachartasan cuideachd.

There are many Gaelic activities happening in ֱ 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 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:;;  @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 GàidhligGaelic 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 ֱ and Bute.

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Gáilig Dhail Riada

Gaelic dialect revitalisation project for Bute, Cowal and Mid-ֱ 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: ; Twitter: @DalriadaGaelic

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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

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Co-Roinn Ghàidhlig Mhuile agus Idhe - Mull & Iona Gaelic Partnership

Who to contact: coroinnmhuile.idhe@gmail.com

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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

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ò - Choir

ò 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

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ò 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

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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

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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 

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ò – 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

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Cròileagan – Playgroup

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle - Islay Gaelic Centre

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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

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è Latharna

è 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

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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:;  @coroinnmhuile_idhe

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