Sutherland Gaelic Day
January 24
For anyone interested in Gaelic, a whole day of workshops with a wide variety of activities to suit all ages has been organised for next month. All sessions will be held largely through the medium of Gaelic, but due to the practical nature of these they are suitable for complete beginners up to fluent speakers.
DAYTIME WORKSHOPS:
Leugh is Seinn Le Linda: 
Linda, a Gaelic singer, has been running Gaelic sessions for babies and younger children for years. She is the perfect person to introduce wee ones and their parents/carers to Gaelic through songs and stories using actions and puppets.
Linda will do sessions for two age groups: 0-5 years and parents/carers and P1-P3.
You can sample some of Linda’s sessions online by searching YouTube for Leugh is Seinn le Linda.
Spòrs Gàidhlig 
Spòrs Gàidhlig, who specialise in Gaelic outdoor activities for youngsters, will hold an orienteering session for children in P4-S3.
In addition to this there will be a giant Gaelic map jigsaw (almost the size of Lairg Hall!) for this age group to complete in the hall. Have a wee peek here https://www.spors.scot/mapland-alba-2/
Flùrag Floral Design: 
Dried flower arranging with Kirsty with your flower creation to take home.
Adults and accompanied children.
Gaelic Tai Chi with Alasdair Mearns 
Adults and accompanied children.
Astar Media: 
There will be two filmmaking sessions; one for adults and one for children P4 upwards. This is a perfect introduction to filmmaking and Gaelic or for those wanting to improve their skills. There is an annual Gaelic filmmaking competition – Film G – and this could be helpful to anyone wanting to take part in it.
Adult Gaelic workshops:
There will be beginner, intermediate and advanced workshops.
Songs from East Sutherland (Cataibh) workshop with Duncan Macleod: 
This workshop will be based on 2 local songs from the singing of Kate Ross, Lairg. Anyone who has previously learned these songs is very welcome to come back for a refresher. Open to all levels of Gaelic/singing ability. Adults and accompanied children.
Song workshop with Lisa MacDonald:
Lisa, conductor of Coisir Ghaidhlig An Iar Thuath, will lead a song session focusing on one Mackay Country (Dùthaich ‘icAoidh) song and a selection of others. Open to all levels of Gaelic/singing ability. Adults and accompanied children.
Stalls: 
There will be an opportunity to buy Gaelic books at the Gaelic Books Council bookstall.
Information on Gaelic Medium Education.
Sàbhal Mòr Ostaig may be in attendance to provide information or answer questions on their courses.
EVENING CONCERT:
To end the day there will be a special concert celebrating all of those who represented Sutherland one way or another at this year’s National Mòd in Fort William, and will feature some well known Sutherland Gaelic singers and musicians.
- Lairg Gaelic Choir/Còisir Ghàidhlig Lairg
- Melvich Gaelic Choir, Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaich
- Còisir Ghàidhlig An Iar Thuath/ North West Gaelic Choir
- Strath Gaelic Choir/ Còisir Ghàidhlig an t-Sratha
- The newly formed junior choir from the North Coast, Còisir Òg a Chinn a Tuath
- Three Junior Soloists
A selection of solos, duos and groups from Sutherland musicians:
- Duncan Macleod – 2025 Traditional Mod Gold Medalist.
- James Graham – 2005 An Comunn Gàidhealach Gold Medalist.
- Catriona Macleod
- Carol-Anne Mackay
- Marsaili Macleod
- Lisa Macdonald
- Anna Magee
- Rona Macleod
- Jennifer Port
