Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh

Gaelic News

Gaelic news and events from our University community.

Welcome to Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh - 2024/25

City-scape of Edinburgh at sunset.
Welcome to another year at the University of Edinburgh. Use the Gaelic at the University pages to find out about Gaelic on campus and in the city.

Applications open for the University of Edinburgh's first Taigh na Gàidhlig

Students chatting in University of Edinburgh accommodation.
Ar Fàrdach is the new opportunity for Gaelic-speaking students from all disciplines to live together in a Gaelic-speaking environment.

Gaelic language and culture takes centre stage at School of Education Annual Lecture

Poster for Annual Lecutre.
Professor Boyd Robertson will be discussing Gaelic language and culture in Scottish education at Moray House School of Education and Sport.

Community at the heart of the Annual John MacLeod Memorial Lecture 2024

The Annual John MacLeod Memorial Lecture returns this year, accompanied for the first time by Fèill Chuimhneachaidh Iain MhicLeòid, a series of events celebrating Gaelic language, community and culture in Edinburgh.

Fàilte from the Students' Association

Bristo Square, Welcome Week
As soon as you join the University, you will be a member of the Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) with access to a range of their services and resources.

University of Edinburgh student wins gold at Pan Celtic Traditional Singing Competition

Main stage at the International Pan Celtic Festival with harp in foreground
Alice Macmillan from Lewis took home the crown following her performance at the annual International Pan Celtic Festival in Carlow, Ireland.

Treasured Gaelic poet celebrated as book tour adds new date

Poster for event with Catrìona Mhoireach
Gaelic writer and broadcaster Catriona Murray has added a new date to her book tour, launching the first ever single volume compiling the works of poet Murdo MacFarlane.