| HOW TO GET YOUR GAELIC PLANS INTO ACTION
Bòrd na Gàidhlig will be inviting Gaelic bodies, local authorities and communities to a conference ‘From Plans to Action’ in Inverness on the 20th May 2010. | |
| BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG WELCOMES GAELIC VERSION OF THE GLASGOW 2014 IDENTITY
Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the principal public body promoting and developing Gaelic, has welcomed the announcement by the Organising Committee for the 2014 Commonwealth Games that it is to use a Gaelic version of the official logo for the Games. This is the first time permission for such a development of the brand has been granted. 08 March 2010 | |
| NESS YOUTH GROUP ON RAPAL
The North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists of Lionel School pupils from Primary 7, S1 and S2. The group was formed to create and provide Gaelic activities outwith the school. | |
| Gaelic Scholarships for TV Fiction Writing Post Grad
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| NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR GAELIC LEARNERS
Clì Gàidhlig is piloting a package of grant support for new users who wish to learn Gaelic. Clì Gàidhlig aims to support the increased use of Gaelic by raising the number of new users to the language. Clì aims to do this by facilitating attendance at Gaelic classes for those learners who are unable to do so at present due to lack of funding. | |
| DATES OF GAELIC DRAMA SUMMER SCHOOL 2010 PUBLISHED
Between 5 and 16 July 2010 young Gaelic-speakers will get the opportunity to learn professional-level theatre skill in the company of some of the best actors in the Gaelic world. 01 February 2010 | |
| KEY APPOINTMENTS TO EXTEND RESEARCH WITHIN GAELIC COMMUNITIES
Recruitment of key staff for the major Gaelic research initiative, Soillse, has begun.
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| DREUCHDAN ÙRA A' CUR RI OBAIR RANNSACHAIDH ANN AN COIMHEARSNACHDAN GÀIDHLIG
Cuirear gu mòr ri obair rannsachaidh ann an coimhearsnachdan Gàidhlig le dà dhreuchd ùr gan stèidheachadh fon iomairt ùir shònraichte, Soillse. 19 January 2010 | |
| BBC ALBA REVIEW - PUBLIC CONSULTATION
SUBMISSION BY BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG Gaelic is an integral part of Scotland’s culture and identity and providing a sustainable future for the language in Scotland is a stated policy aim of the Scottish Government. Significant progress has been made to enhance the status and sustainability of Gaelic, by expanding the provision of Gaelic medium education (GME), establishing BBC Alba and expanding Gaelic arts and publishing. We are now concentrating on accelerating measures that will achieve an increase in the number of Gaelic speakers. | |
| BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG RESPONSE TO COUNCILLOR ROSIE’S COMMENTS
Bòrd na Gàidhlig is very familiar with Mr Rosie’s oft-repeated views. He chooses on every occasion not to address the Bòrd directly, despite an invitation from the Chair to meet at any time. He has also refused to discuss these matters at a public meeting in his own area. He has never passed on any of the evidence he claims are the views of his constituents | |
| Bòrd na Gàidhlig calls for immediate transmission of BBC Alba on Freeview
The success of BBC Alba since its establishment in September 2008 is testimony to the unique collaboration between BBC and MG Alba and Bòrd na Gàidhlig believes that the future success of the channel is dependent on two key actions: Making BBC Alba available on Freeview with immediate effect and increasing the funding available to BBC Alba to enable it to sustain and develop its programming. | |



