@wilsonmcleod.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of Gaelic, University of Edinburgh Dùn Èideann
Mapa Gàidhlig na Seachdaine
Dùn Èideann ~ Edinburgh
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#AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Placenames #Gaelic #Maps
Òran don luchd-giùlain chathraichean an Dùn Èideann (Song to the Edinburgh Chairmen)
by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...
At no point in Scottish history has this country ever been home to just one language, yet for the past 300 years the sole official language of Scotland has been English, writes Paul Kavanagh ✍️
03.12.2025 08:51 — 👍 54 🔁 26 💬 2 📌 1
Airson Latha Naomh Anndrais, chum sinn cuirm-chiùil shònraichte aig an Leabharlann Nàiseanta a' comharrachadh a' cheangail eadar Dùn Èideann agus saoghal nan Gàidheal, le òrain bho shianar luchd-ciùil òga agus fear an taighe Pàdraig MacAoidh, Makar na h-Alba
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A new project which looks to prepare the Gaelic language 'for the digital and AI age' is set to be launched by academics
01.12.2025 21:03 — 👍 13 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
My latest blog piece on the new Scottish Languages Act granting official status to Gaelic and Scots and why these languages are national languages of Scotland.
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Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter
30.11.2025 16:37 — 👍 100 🔁 27 💬 4 📌 6
The Scottish Languages Act, which MSPs voted through in June, empowers parents to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area and aims to ensure that more qualifications are available in Gaelic. We explored what it means #StAndrewsDay bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...
30.11.2025 17:02 — 👍 17 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 0The Scottish Languages Act 2025 comes into effect today - but its significance will only become clear over time. It's a complex, incrementalist measure and much depends on how it's implemented. My analysis here
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...
Agus "failte" cuideachd
30.11.2025 14:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Staff say university leaders have been "economical with the truth" about the role of consultants with an ominous reputation as hundreds face job cuts.
Read the full story: www.theferret.scot/c...
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a 'historic milestone' as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day
30.11.2025 08:45 — 👍 56 🔁 25 💬 2 📌 5A’ cur Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig nur cuimhne- 19 Dùbhlachd an ceann-latha airson geàrr-chunntasan.
28.11.2025 11:13 — 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0#Cornish has won Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages after many years of campaigning by our community, including Kowethas an Yeth and the other language organisations, Cornwall Council, activists, and YOU: teachers, learners, speakers and supporters together. 💛
27.11.2025 14:57 — 👍 24 🔁 12 💬 1 📌 2
An event to celebrate Donald Sinclair (1885–1932), one of the most prolific and versatile contributors to Erskine's magazines, will be held on 5 December, with Aonghas Mac Leòid, a leading expert on Sinclair's work and author of the new Scotnote Study Guide: asls.org.uk/publications...
27.11.2025 10:49 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A poster advertising the O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh for 2025. It will be delivered by Professor Brendan Kane at 4.15 on 10 December, in 50 George Square
This year’s O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh will be given by Professor @brendankanect.bsky.social of @earlymodirish.bsky.social fame. Brendan is Visiting Leverhulme Professor in Edinburgh in 2025 and 2026.
25.11.2025 09:54 — 👍 30 🔁 19 💬 1 📌 1
Thèid an 20mh Òraid Bhliadhnail mar Chuimhneachan air Aonghas MacMhathain a lìbhrigeadh 2/12/25 leis an Oll Uilleam Lamb air 'Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'
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Vigilantes
Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims
A robust response from GCC here
www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...
The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
Edinburgh University UCU strike this week protesting redundancies ended with a rally at Holyrood. Great turn out despite the freezing temperatures by staff, students and MSPs 💪 🥶 💪
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
18.11.2025 15:39 — 👍 26 🔁 20 💬 1 📌 2
Don't cross the picket line!
We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.
We are striking for a better university, join us!
#StopTheCuts
EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish university has been accused of 'losing the plot' as bosses threaten staff and students with disciplinary action in the event of protests at graduation ceremonies this winter
17.11.2025 21:36 — 👍 24 🔁 14 💬 1 📌 0
CRUINN CÒMHLA – Mòran Taing!
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Join us for our Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day in Edinburgh tomorrow, Saturday 15 November! There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic
15.11.25, 10–4
Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Programme details at ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
Thigeamaid Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann air 15 Samhain!
Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas.
15.11.25, 10-4
Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Clàr-ama nan tachartasan an seo:
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...
One week to go!
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
