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!

Not "Dear Green Place" 🙄

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...

Ar cuairt-litir as ùire / Our latest newsletter mailchi.mp/156628d92e26...

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

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...

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.

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 /end open.journals.ed.ac.uk/ScottishStud...

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...

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 and @ampiobaire.bsky.social open.journals.ed.ac.uk/ScottishStud...

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 […]

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...

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...

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

Mapa Gàidhlig na Seachdaine Lodainn an Ear ~ East Lothian buff.ly/PWmFhaE #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Placenames #Gaelic #Maps

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...

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

The latest issue of SCOTTISH STUDIES, the Open Access journal of the School of Scottish Studies at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, is now online open.journals.ed.ac.uk/ScottishStud...

‘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

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) Discussion about the role of Gaelic media, Thurs 26th, 530pm (www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...) snagde.com/events/ @sngaidhlig.bsky.social

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) Còmhradh mu na meadhanan Gàidhlig air Diardaoin 26 Gearran, 530f (www.nls.uk/whats-on/gae...) @sngaidhlig.bsky.social

Suirbhidh làrach-lìn AÀA Tha sinn a’ lorg ur beachdan air an làrach-lìn againn. Bidh an t-suirbhidh fosgailte fad cola-deug buff.ly/EqKYDhp AÀA website survey We are looking for your feedback on our website. The survey will be open for a fortnight buff.ly/EqKYDhp #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi

🔴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/

Na bhios a' dol ann an Dùn Èideann airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig aig deireadh a' mhìos 👇 snagde.com/ar-program/

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…?

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.

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/

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...

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...

Cunntas-beachd inntinneach aig YouGov mu mhion-chànanan ann am Breatainn: yougov.co.uk/topics/socie... Gu math inntinneach. #gàidhlig #kernewek #scotsleid #cymraeg

Tha Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann a' sireadh Oifigear Gàidhlig is Dàimhean Coimhearsnachd

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

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! snagde.com

Gaelic Job in Edinburgh! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH784/g... #Gaelic #Jobs

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)

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 #Gaelic

Naidheachd bhrònach mu chall sàr-sgoilear a rinn rannsachadh cudromach air Gàidhlig na h-Alba cuideachd, gu h-àraidh dualchainntean Siorrachd Pheairt

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

New analysis from @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social & fellow Unions. Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation Management metrics mislead Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...

Very strong new report from the schools inspectorate on Gaelic education in Scotland, with many recommended actions to raise standards, quality and equity. Nursery and high school stages particular causes for concern,along with provision for learners educationinspectorate.gov.scot/inspection-f...

There is no defending this. This is cold-blooded murder.

John MacLeod Memorial Festival 2026 ​Edinburgh, 29 January–1 February 2026 A four-day Gaelic cultural festival celebrating the life and legacy of John MacLeod, with lectures, workshops, music and cultural events. Including our Cruinn Còmhla community day on 31st www.ancomunn.co.uk/news/acgdeta...

Immersion centres like this should be developed for Gaelic in Scotland as well. At the moment children are effectively locked out of Gaelic medium education if they don't start at age 5

Ainm-àite na Seachdaine Edinburgh ~ Dùn Èideann 'fort of Èideann' NT257741 buff.ly/VZBOFSd #AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Placenames #Gaelic

Chuir Bòrd na Gàidhlig fàilte air airgead a bharrachd a chaidh ainmeachadh dhan Ghàidhlig ann am buidseat Riaghaltas na h-Alba, ach aig a' cheart àm thuirt iad nach eil e soilleir am bi airgead ùr ann airson amasan Achd nan Cànan Albannach a choileanadh www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...

Missing from the coverage of redundancies at Edinburgh: this was done in such a haphazard, uncoordinated way, there are now core teams who have gone from 5 people to 1 with no change in workload or pressure and huge loss in knowledge of institutional process. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2576321...

Increased funding for Gaelic in the new Scottish budget - a 5.2% increase, up to £32.4 million. (As the capital element (the Gaelic Capital Fund) has been frozen, the increase in 'fiscal resource' is actually 6.2%).

Deagh naidheachd - £1.8 millean a bharrachd don Ghàidhlig ann am buidsead Riaghaltas na h-Alba www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...

Tha prògram maoinichte Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 a-nis BEÒ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🗣️ Cleachd i no caill i! 📆 23mh Gear - 1d Mar 2026 // The Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 funded programme is HERE! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🗣️ Cleachd i no caill i - Use it or lose it! 📆 23rd Feb - 1st Mar 2026 #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026

Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day in Edinburgh, Saturday 31 January. There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic. For more information and to book a place in a Gaelic class: ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...