Events

Language-related events in Scotland and beyond. Does not claim to be comprehensive or represent the views of SCILT.


Gaelic

The Untold Story - By Our Own Tongues

Authors from the Caribbean join a Scots Gaelic author to ask about the responsibilities of ‘lesser heard’ community writers.
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Gaelic Immersion Week for Teachers

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is pleased to inform you a Gaelic Immersion Week for Teachers will be taking place at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Monday ...

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Gaelic Language Day

The Parliament is holding a Gaelic Language Day on 27 November, including a seminar on the use of Gaelic names and practical workshops on using Gaelic...

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Gaelic taster session

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is pleased to be offering a Gaelic taster session to coincide with Celtic Connections 2015. The class will be led by one of Sabhal M...

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Leadership Award for Gaelic Medium Education (GME)

Education Scotland has worked with Social Enterprise Academy to develop a bespoke leadership award for teachers of Gaelic Medium Education who aspire ...

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Vive the [R]évolution : Poems in translation

As part of Vive The [R]évolution : Poems in translation series, Meg Bateman gives a bilingual reading of her poems both in English and in Gaelic. Gael...

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Sharing the vision: Advice on Gaelic Education

Education Scotland is hosting a conference to share key messages from our recent publication, Advice on Gaelic Education. The Advice is an important d...

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Gaelic enrichment course for teachers

A Gaelic teacher or in GLL provision? Looking for a CPD opportunity to use and further your Gaelic in a fun and supportive community setting? Come to ...

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Book Launch: Family Language Policy - Maintaining an Endangered Language in the Home

Professor Wilson McLeod (Celtic & Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh) and Dr. Cassie Smith-Christmas (University of the Highlands and Islan...

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GLOW Meet: Professional Learning for Gaelic Education

Join Rosemary Ward, Director of Comhairle Nan Leabhraichean, and Maeve MacKinnon, Senior Education Officer for Gaelic to hear about the work of Comhai...

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Aye Write! 2016: Gaelic New Writers Showcase

A chance to hear from Scotland’s finest new Gaelic writers – the stars of tomorrow - both in fiction and poetry at this year's Aye Write! festival.Vis...

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Lecture to explore the challenges faced by minority languages

An expert on minority languages will present a free lecture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI next month. Conchúr Ó Giollagáin, Gaelic Research Professor at th...

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Posted in: Gaelic

Glow TV - Gaelic Progression Frameworks

Join Maeve MacKinnon Senior Education Officer, Gaelic Education for this session. Maeve will be discussing the recently updated Progression Frameworks...

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Gaelic Education Conference

Education Scotland and Bòrd na Gàidhlig are holding a one-day conference on Gaelic Education on 2 June 2016. The purpose of the conference is to give ...

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StoryCon 2016

Are you a teenager living in Scotland? Check out your new free conference for writers, illustrators and creators, designed for teens, by teens.StoryCo...

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European Day of Languages

Organised by the European Commission, this unique day aims to celebrate the diversity of languages in Europe. This free event at the Institut français...

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An t-Alltan 2016 conference

The An t-Alltan 2016 conference for Gaelic teachers and Early Years staff will be held in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre on 28 and 29 Septe...

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Gaelic Writing

Education Scotland, in partnership with Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, invites you to join a Gaelic Writing Glow TV session with Gaelic author and actor...

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig - Edinburgh Gaelic Festival

The Edinburgh Gaelic Festival takes place from 12-18 November 2016 with a variety of events, including whisky tastings, film screenings and traditiona...

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Screening: Gruth is Uachdar / Crowdie and Cream

The screen adaptation of the book will be shown in collaboration with BBC Alba as part of Book Week Scotland.The event is free. Visit the website to r...

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Posted in: Gaelic

Gaelic Learners Practitioners Conference

The Gaelic Learners Practitioners conference will take place on 3 March 2017.Visit the SALT website for programme and venue details and to reserve you...

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'Wee Write' Book Festival Family Day

There are Gaelic and Scots sessions at this year's Family Day at the Wee Write Children's Book Festival at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow.Adventures ...

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SQA webinar: National 5 Gàidhlig – changes to course assessment

SQA invites practitioners to a webinar which will provide a detailed overview of the changes being made to the National 5 Gàidhlig course from the sta...

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Blasad na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Taster Class with Sophie Stephenson

Come along to the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh for a free Gaelic language taster session with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig! This is one of our events to ...

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StoryCon 2017

StoryCon is Scotland’s biggest, boldest creative writing and illustration conference for 13 – 19 year olds from all around the country. Designed by te...

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An t-Alltan/ Conference for Practitioners of Gaelic Education

Practitioners are invited to register for this conference, organised by Stòrlann. Education Scotland will also be delivering workshops which fo...

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European Day of Languages celebration

The Alliance Française Glasgow, in collaboration with the European Commission in Scotland, the Goethe-Institut, the Consulate general of Poland...

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Conference for Gaelic Medium Education (GME)

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is hosting a conference to support the delivery of GME at the secondary stages.

Fête de la Francophonie - Theatre Play

To celebrate La Fête of the Francophonie, the Alliance Française in Glasgow invites you to a special play on Tuesday 20 March, in collabo...

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Posted in: French, Gaelic

Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 2018

Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig is a biennial academic conference series established in 2000 to promote research on any and all topics related to Gaelic as we...

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An t-Alltan - Conference for Practitioners of Gaelic Education

The An t-Alltan 2018 conference for Gaelic teachers and Early Years staff will be held in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre on 26 and 27&...

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Supporting children with language disorders in Gaelic-medium education

A recurring concern of parents, teachers and clinicians is whether children with language problems can or should become bilinguals. In the present tal...

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Gaelic Education and Language Planning

Join the Scottish Society for an informative presentation about the background of Gaelic Medium Education and the difficulties encountered while imple...

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Intro to Gaelic for outdoor practioners

This event is aimed at anyone who works in an outdoor tourism or activities setting and would like to develop their knowledge of Gaelic, hill names, m...

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The Gruffalo in Scots and Gaelic

Scottish Book Trust invites you to celebrate 20 years of the Gruffalo with readings in Scots and Gaelic on Thursday 21 November. James Robertson wi...

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Alba 2030: A’ Ghàidhlig – Buaidh is Piseach

What should the future be for Gaelic in Scotland? What would success look like in 2030? Featuring expert contributions from Wilson McLeod, Pro...

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Primary Education with Gaelic - student information session

Interested in studying Primary Education with Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh? The university regularly runs student recruitment events and o...

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Wee Blether Series: Gaelic Medium Education – Considering fluency, blended learning and next steps

This Education Scotland Wee Blether session will give practitioners from all sectors of GME the opportunity to come together to share practice around ...

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Senior Phase Webinar - Gaelic (Learners) and Gàidhlig

Education Scotland's webinars are a series of virtual events for practitioners to connect and learn from one another. This event provides an oppor...

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Standardised National Assessments for Gàidhlig - Developments within GME – Assessment

This event run by Education Scotland for GME teachers in Early Years, Primary and Secondary, provides an opportunity to hear about the most recent dev...

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Gaelic Drama Summer School (Online)

Fèisean nan Gàidheal will be providing an online Gaelic Drama Summer School which will take place between the 5th and 9th of July 2021. Open to Gaelic...

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Gaelic language development and education: a state-of-the-art update

What’s new with Gaelic language acquisition and education? Join Bilingualism Matters at the University of Edinburgh for a showcase of up-to-date...

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival

This year's Scottish International Storytelling Festival embraces the theme Right To Be Human. The Festival encompasses a wealth of c...

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Posted in: Gaelic, Public, Scots

Early Years Gaelic Song & Story Session Training

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is hosting a training session at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow which aims to support participants to deliver an earl...

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Posted in: Early Years, Gaelic

Two languages. Two opportunities: The Secret Life of Gaelic and BSL!

The Scottish Parliament is holding a fun event about Gaelic and BSL as part of Seachdain Na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week)! Visit the website fo...

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Posted in: Gaelic, Public, BSL

Seachdain na Gaidhlig 2024 - Gaelic Language in Employment Showcase

The Gaelic Language in Employment Showcase will form part of Seachdain na Gaidhlig (World Gaelic Week). The event hosted by eSgoil will highli...

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