Gaelic media reports ‘unfair’ says Aberdeen professor
From the BBC, 13 July 2011: A language professor has said some sections of the Scottish media’s coverage of Gaelic…
Category: Gaelic News
Older Gaels sought for Abertay’s ‘mental agility’ study
Gaelic speakers over the age of 60 have been sought for research into whether speaking more than one language helps older people stay “mentally agile”.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig appoints three new members
From the Edinburgh Report, 22 February 2011: Fiona Hyslop, Minister for Culture and External Affairs, today announced the appointment of…
FilmG winners announced and future secured
FilmG, the Gaelic short film competition established in 2008 by the media company MG Alba to source new material for…
Ceol ‘s Craic – the Gaelic Film Festival
From Ealain Ghaidhlig, 10 February 2011: Glasgow Film Festival has teamed up with Glasgow arts organisation Ceol’s Craic for a…
Edinburgh Gaelic school consultation begins
From the Guardian, 31 January 2011: Two options have been tabled by the City of Edinburgh Council responding to local…
BBC Trust approves BBC Alba carriage on Freeview
From the BBC, 21 December 2011: The Gaelic-language service BBC ALBA will be available to viewers in Scotland on Freeview,…
Met Office launches Gaelic weather forecasts
From the Met Office, 1 February 2011: The Met Office has launched Gaelic and Welsh language forecasts on its website,…
Bòrd na Gàidhlig maps new national strategy for Gaelic education
From Bòrd na Gàidhlig, 1 February 2011: A new national pathway for the national development of Gaelic education is being…