Gaelic Organisations

Bòrd na Gàidhlig works in partnership with 15 Gaelic organisations in particular in order to promote and advance Gaelic and its culture.

It is these organisations which deliver much of the Bòrd’s strategy and the Bòrd and the organisations meet regularly to discuss the partnership between them and the work that each organisation does.

Many of the main organisations have been working in Gaelic development and promotion for many years and Bòrd na Gàidhlig greatly values their knowledge and skills. It is through working with these groups that Bòrd na Gàidhlig is able to meet its aims and objectives, and the Bòrd sees its relationship with these organisations as vital.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig also works with some public bodies to develop Gaelic services and increase the status of Gaelic, bodies such as the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive and other non-departmental bodies.

In addition to the principal Gaelic organisations, there are many other groups and organisations which work to promote and advance Gaelic and its culture, and there is one important organisation which is responsible for Gaelic Broadcasting which does not receive funding through Bòrd na Gàidhlig and that is the Gaelic Media Service.

The Principal Partners

Acair

Based in the Western Isles, Acair Earranta publish a wide range of Gaelic, English and Bilingual books.

An Comunn Gàidhealach

An Comunn Gàidhealach is a voluntary, charitable organisation which was founded in 1874 in order to promote the Gaelic language and culture. They also organise the Royal National Mod – the main Gaelic cultural festival.

An Lòchran

An Lòchran is Glasgow’s Gaelic Centre which serves the city’s Gaelic and Highland community, and those who have an interest in the Celtic culture.

Clì Gàidhlig

Clì Gàidhlig is the Gaelic access and promotion organisation which works to: promote the learning and national status of Gaelic; to disseminate information on Gaelic and Gaelic matters; and to act as the voice of learners and non-native speakers.

Colaisde a’ Chaisteil

Lews Castle College is a Higher Education Institute which is part of the UHI Millennium Insitute, and it offers a number of Gaelic courses (including degree programmes).

Colmcille

Colmcille supports the promotion of Gaelic and Irish in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and it strengthens the ties between these countries. The organisation is funded by the governments of the three areas.

Comunn na Gàidhlig

Comann na Gàidhlig is a Gaelic development agency which works in a number of areas to develop Gaelic, however, they are particularly involved in initiatives involving the community, education, younger people and strategies and promotion.

Comhairle nan Leabhraichean

Comhairle nan Leabhraichean is the main organisation which supports authors and the publication, marketing and sale of Gaelic books. It is involved with many of the successes in the Gaelic literary world.

Comhairle nan Sgoiltean Àraich

Comhairle nan Sgoiltean Àraich gives pre-school education to nearly 2,000 children in Scotland through the medium of Gaelic. They can give guidance and advice on this important sector, and they are also involved in teaching Gaelic to parents.

Fèisean nan Gàidheal

Fèisean nan Gàidheal is an independent umbrella organisation for many of the Gaelic teaching festivals in Scotland. Fèisean nan Gàidheal gives support funding and delivers training programmes, and they are involved in many initiatives which promote the Gaelic language and its culture.

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle

Ionad Chaluim Chille is a Gaelic and cultural centre in Islay which offers learning and educational opportunities in Gaelic.

Pròiseact nan Ealan

Pròiseact nan Ealan is the principal national development agency for the Gaelic arts in Scotland, they are based in Storonoway in Lewis and they are involved in numerous projects connected with the Gaelic arts.

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is a Higher Education Institute which offers a range of Gaelic courses (including degree programmes), and it is situated on the Isle of Skye. They have short courses in addition to part- and full-time courses.

Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig

Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig was established to co-ordinate the production and distribution of resources for Gaelic education.  The organisation provides resource support for statutory education at all levels and for lifelong learning through specific projects.

Tobar an Dualchais

Tobar an Dualchais is involved in the archiving of thousands of recordings in digital format which will be available online. This heritage project gives people the chance to listen to the voices of Gaelic speakers through the years.