Wilson McLeod
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Emeritus Professor of Gaelic, University of Edinburgh Dùn Èideann
The ÈIST speech recognition system is now publicly available. This web app lets anyone submit a video or audio file with Scottish Gaelic speech and receive back a transcript. A hugely useful tool - congratulations to Prof Will Lamb and the rest of the team!
huggingface.co/spaces/eist-...
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ÈIST Demo - a Hugging Face Space by eist-edinburgh
This web tool lets you upload a video file (or paste a video link) and automatically creates Scottish Gaelic subtitles for it. You can edit the transcript, adjust timing, and then download the fini...
https://huggingface.co/spaces/eist-edinburgh/scottish-gaelic-subtitling
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Obraichean Gàidhlig
11 days ago
We have a new website! 🥳 More than 20 Gaelic jobs are currently available, with new and improved site resources to use. Check it out below.
www.obraichean.co.uk/en/
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The Herald
12 days ago
Neither union nor management representatives have ruled out students not receiving degrees on time👉
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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The National
16 days ago
While every minister in the new Plaid Cymru Cabinet is a fluent Welsh speaker, it appears that nobody in the Scottish Parliament is fluent in Gaelic. Read more:
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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21 Group
19 days ago
Edinburgh University’s supreme academic body has warned of a “lack of transparency” over a £140m cuts drive Across UK higher education, decisions are taken by a small, unrepresentative circle, with scrutiny sidelined & rewards flowing upward 😉
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2611129...
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Academics raise governance concerns at ancient university mired in 'transparency' row
Members of the university’s Senate criticised senior managers for failing to provide information relating to the ‘Academic Size and Shape’…
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26111292.academics-criticise-edinburgh-university-bosses-transparency-row/
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
22 days ago
Last Saturday we held the last of four Cruinn Còmhla community days, another step on our journey towards a permanent Gaelic Hub in Edinburgh. We are excited by the support and enthusiasm of the community as we work together to create a home for Gaelic in the city
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
22 days ago
Chùm sinn ar latha coimhearsnachd Cruinn Còmhla mu dheireadh Disathairne a chaidh. Tachartasan beòthail is brosnachail a tha a'sealltainn mar a dh'fhaodadh a’ choimhearsnachd ann an Dùn Èideann obrachadh còmhla gus àite a chruthachadh airson na Gàidhlig sa bhaile
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Am faigh sinn seo air BBC ALBA?
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Very disappointing that there are no fluent Gaelic speakers in the new Scottish Parliament. There were 3 in the last one. But framing it as 'despite' recent funding is ridiculous - it's a consequence of language shift and lack of support and status over centuries
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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No Gaelic speakers at Holyrood for first time since devolution
The Scottish parliament is without a single MSP fluent in the language, despite £5.7 million funding to promote Gaelic and Scots
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/holyrood-without-fluent-gaelic-speakers-kdhfwpccb
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A huge loss. Colin Williams was a pioneering and inspiring scholar and mentor. Among so many other contributions he was also an insightful advocate for Gaelic in Scotland over many years. Clach air a chàrn.
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Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba
about 1 month ago
New book on Gaelic place-names launched in Inverness Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba are delighted to announce the publications of Further Scottish Place-Name Papers of William J. Watson, edited by Dr Jacob King.
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#placenames
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New book on Gaelic place-names launched in Inverness
https://buff.ly/EvOiFqQ
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Jimmy Reid Foundation
about 1 month ago
Inside the battle over jobs and the future at Edinburgh University. UCU on industrial action, “They're doing it as a last resort to try to halt this tide of job losses at Edinburgh Uni because we don't think management needs to be doing this.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2607286...
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Leading union boss reveals strategy behind battle to save jobs at Scottish university
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) say they have no other choice, that their refusal to mark students’ papers and exams is a…
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26072869.inside-battle-jobs-future-edinburgh-university/
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Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco
about 1 month ago
EXC: Ongoing industrial action at Edinburgh University could last for a full year, after a new law extended the statutory mandate period for trade unions....
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2607294...
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Edinburgh University faces 'year of disruption' after new law extends union mandate
Staff are legally able to continue an ongoing marking and assessment boycott (MAB) for twelve months due to new laws.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26072945.edinburgh-university-faces-year-disruption-change-law/
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
about 2 months ago
The SNP manifesto published today includes a commitment to encourage Edinburgh Council to take forward a second Gaelic medium primary school. Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce opened in 2013 and now has 434 pupils. But Glasgow is now opening its 4th primary with almost 800 pupils in total. Tha an t-àm ann!
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Not "Dear Green Place" 🙄
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Gaelic has long benefited from cross-party support in Scotland - both language acts (2005 and 2025) were passed unanimously. Will this come under threat if Reform MSPs are elected in May?
www.thenational.scot/news/2598477...
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Nigel Farage attacked the Welsh language. Could Gaelic be next?
Cross-party support for Gaelic could come under threat for the first time in the Scottish Parliament if Reform MSPs are elected in May, an SNP…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25984777.nigel-farage-attacked-welsh-language-gaelic-next/
2 months ago
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
2 months ago
Ar cuairt-litir as ùire / Our latest newsletter
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The Carrying Stream
2 months ago
Episode 5 of The Carrying Stream, ‘Gaelic Revival: From Czechia to the Gaìdhealtachd’, recently came out, featuring
@poncarova.bsky.social
Follow the link to access the full episode:
pod.link/1865430519
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John Walsh
2 months ago
Just published / newydd wedi'i gyhoeddi / díreach foilsithe: Report of Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities on medium and lower density areas for Welsh.
www.gov.wales/commission-w...
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Commission for Welsh speaking communities: second phase report | GOV.WALES
Includes research and recommendations on communities with a medium or lower density of Welsh speakers.
https://www.gov.wales/commission-welsh-speaking-communities-second-phase-report
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Alasdair MacCaluim
2 months ago
Tha an stiùireadh reachdail air sònrachadh Sgìrean Cànain Sònraichte air tighinn a-mach an-diugh:
www.gov.scot/publications...
Tha mi air sgrìobhadh do na chomairlichean agam ann an Glaschu ag iarriadh orra Glaschu sònrachadh mar sgìre cànain sònraichte.
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Designating areas of linguistic significance: Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance for local authority and relevant public authorities on the process of designating areas of linguistic significance.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/designating-areas-linguistic-significance-statutory-guidance/pages/1/
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Association for Scottish Literature
3 months ago
Portraid Dhonnchaidh Bhàin? Donnchadh Sneddon, SCOTTISH STUDIES 42/1, 2026 A copy of the poems of Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir (1724–1812) held by
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
has what might be the only extant portrait of the bard himself
#C18
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open.journals.ed.ac.uk/ScottishStud...
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Tha foghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig aig ìre na h-àrd-sgoile cugallach agus tha eadar-dhealachadh mòr ann an ìrean a' churraicealaim ann an diofar àitichean, a rèir aithisg ùir a chaidh a dhèanamh do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig (le Jim Whannel agus mi-fhìn)
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Foghlam Gàidhlig san Àrd-sgoil
Tha Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig aig ìre na h-àrd-sgoile cugallach agus tha eadar-dhealachadh mòr ann an ìrean a' churraicealaim ann an diofar àitichean, a rèir aithisg ùir a chaidh a dhèanamh do ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan/sgeulachdan/cj37575x5xro
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Now published - A Festschrift for John Shaw 18 contributions on Gaelic ethnography and folklore in honour of Dr John Shaw Edited by Virginia Blankenhorn,
@robertdunbar.bsky.social
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Tog Blog
3 months ago
BBC: Comataidh aig Holyrood a' moladh "co-ionnanachd spèis" eadar craoladh Gàidhlig is Cuimris Bu chòir co-ionnanachd spèis a bhith aig craoladh na Gàidhlig ris a' Chuimris taobh a-staigh a' BhBC, a rèir comataidh ann am Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Tùs […]
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https://ailbhean.co-shaoghal.net/@togblog/116260620286950792
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Now published – 'Gaelic-medium Secondary Education: Assessment and Recommendations for Improvement', a research report for Bòrd na Gàidhlig by Jim Whannel and myself
www.gaidhlig.scot/wp-content/u...
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Prof Rob Dunbar has now started as the new chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig. An important juncture for Gaelic in Scotland as the Scottish Languages Act 2025 comes into effect. Gur math thèid leat a charaid!
www.gaidhlig.scot/en/new-chair...
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New Chair at Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Today, Professor Robert Dunbar has started in the role of Chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Originally from Canada, Robert has had a life-long interest in Gaelic development and in Gaelic literature and cult...
https://www.gaidhlig.scot/en/new-chair-at-bord-na-gaidhlig/
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I’ve posted updated versions of two comprehensive bibliographies relating to Gaelic in Scotland. The first deals with sociolinguistics and language planning concerning Gaelic from 1980 on:
tinyurl.com/bdeda7br
The other covers Gaelic literature from 1900 to the present:
tinyurl.com/caxbjv9s
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Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba
3 months ago
Mapa Gàidhlig na Seachdaine Lodainn an Ear ~ East Lothian
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#AinmÀite
#Gàidhlig
#Cleachdi
#Placenames
#Gaelic
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Alasdair MacCaluim
3 months ago
Language pals - I've written a new blog post about Machine Translation and the philosophical issues caused by everything being instantly translatable - with some Pink Floyd and Dr Who!
treanaichean.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/d...
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week)
3 months ago
Abair seachdain a th’ air a bhith againn rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! Taing mhòr mhòr dhan a h-uile duine a ghabh pàirt ann. // What an incredible week Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 was! A massive thank you to everyone who took part.
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026
#bòrdnagàidhlig
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Association for Scottish Literature
3 months ago
The latest issue of SCOTTISH STUDIES, the Open Access journal of the School of Scottish Studies at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, is now online
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week)
3 months ago
‘S e Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 a th’ ann! Tha sinn uile air ar bioran gus am faic sinn na tha romhainn an t-seachdain-sa! // Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 is here! We can’t wait to see what lies ahead for us all this week!
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
3 months ago
Gaelic Week is under way! There are lots of special events in Edinburgh, including Cruinn Còmhla Community Day, Saturday 28 February, 10am-4pm (
ionaddhuneideann.org
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www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...
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snagde.com/events/
@sngaidhlig.bsky.social
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
3 months ago
Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann agus tha tòrr a' dol ann an Dùn Èideann! Nam measg: Latha Coimhearsnachd Cruinn Còmhla air Disathairne 28 Gearran, 10m-4f (faic
ionaddhuneideann.org
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www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...
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Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba
4 months ago
Suirbhidh làrach-lìn AÀA Tha sinn a’ lorg ur beachdan air an làrach-lìn againn. Bidh an t-suirbhidh fosgailte fad cola-deug
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AÀA website survey We are looking for your feedback on our website. The survey will be open for a fortnight
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#AinmÀite
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The Ferret
4 months ago
🔴NEW: The principal of the University of Edinburgh has confirmed he is working a paid second job while overseeing cuts that have seen hundreds of staff leave the institution. Read the full story:
https://www.theferret.scot/edinburgh-job-loss-mathieson/
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Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh
4 months ago
Na bhios a' dol ann an Dùn Èideann airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig aig deireadh a' mhìos 👇
snagde.com/ar-program/
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Prògram | Programme – Seachdain Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
https://snagde.com/ar-program/
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Neil Mackay
4 months ago
Brilliant to see so many leading organisations in Northern Ireland - like Queens University and Belfast City Council - quitting Twitter as it’s incompatible with their values. Maybe Scotland could learn a lesson here and do the decent thing too…?
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X: Why are so many organisations leaving?
Many organisation have recently announced that they will no longer be posting on their X accounts.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxz995vd9ko
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George Monbiot
4 months ago
Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court! A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest. A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week)
4 months ago
Thoiribh sùil air na bhios a’ dol airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 ann an Dùn Èideann agus Lodainn! // Take a closer look at what's on this year for Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 in Edinburgh & the Lothians! More info on our website –
seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/whats-on/
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Association for Scottish Literature
4 months ago
Nan MacKinnon, ‘Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh’ (1902–1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies & her legacy 13 Feb, free online Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
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Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar | Celtic & Scottish Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture
An online seminar by Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh), titled 'Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy'.
https://llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scottish-studies/css-seminar-series-260213
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Interesting YouGov poll of adults in England, Scotland and Wales shows surprisingly strong support for preserving regional minority languages in the UK, eg Gaelic, Cornish etc. Strongest in Wales and weakest in Scotland (connected to polarisation over independence?) 1/2
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
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Alasdair MacCaluim
4 months ago
Cunntas-beachd inntinneach aig YouGov mu mhion-chànanan ann am Breatainn:
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Gu math inntinneach.
#gàidhlig
#kernewek
#scotsleid
#cymraeg
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How important, if at all, do you think it is to preserve regional minority languages in the UK, e.g. Gaelic, Cornish etc? | Daily Question
How important, if at all, do you think it is to preserve regional minority languages in the UK, e.g. Gaelic, Cornish etc?
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/society/survey-results/daily/2026/02/05/995da/2
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Obraichean Gàidhlig
4 months ago
Tha Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann a' sireadh Oifigear Gàidhlig is Dàimhean Coimhearsnachd
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Gaelic and Community Relations Officer
The successful applicant will work with colleagues from across the University, and with partners in other organisations, to undertake key projects that ensure that Gaelic is a visible language on our…
https://www.obraichean.co.uk/job/the-university-of-edinburgh-edinburgh-2-gaelic-and-community-relations-officer-2/
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week)
4 months ago
Seo agaibh deagh dhòighean gus pàirt a ghabhail ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! // Here are some fun ways to get involved in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026!
seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/news/
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann
4 months ago
Prògram Beò! 🚀 Programme Live! ✨ Eadar ceòl, cultar, coimhearsnachd is còmhradh, tha rudeigin ann airson a h-uile duine aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann! From music and culture to community and conversation, there's something for everyone at Gaelic Week Edinburgh!
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Peigi MacKillop
4 months ago
Gaelic Job in Edinburgh!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH784/g...
#Gaelic
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Gaelic and Community Relations Officer at The University of Edinburgh
Check out jobs.ac.uk for opportunities in professional services, including Gaelic and Community Relations Officer. Apply today and learn more about the role.
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH784/gaelic-and-community-relations-officer
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Glen O'Hara
4 months ago
In the UK academic recession, you will be at one of these stages since many unis buy the same cuts model from the same consultancies. It is always the same process: *Talk of belt-tightening *Incidental savings (e.g. printing, refreshments) *Travel budgets cut *Promotion freeze (1/4)
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Tog Blog
4 months ago
BBC: 'S fheàrr a bhith seinn na deagh dhàn a chall Tha seinneadair air aiseirigh a thoirt air seann òrain Ghàidhlig a chaill am fuinn. Tùs: https://www.bbc.com/naidheachdan/sgeulachdan/c07xyv3pgkvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Gàidhlig
#naidheachdan
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'S fheàrr a bhith seinn na deagh dhàn a chall
Tha seinneadair air aiseirigh a thoirt air seann òrain Ghàidhlig a chaill am fuinn.
https://www.bbc.com/naidheachdan/sgeulachdan/c07xyv3pgkvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Naidheachd bhrònach mu chall sàr-sgoilear a rinn rannsachadh cudromach air Gàidhlig na h-Alba cuideachd, gu h-àraidh dualchainntean Siorrachd Pheairt
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