About ClannGàidhlig

ClannGàidhlig's objectives are to:

Seek to provide a voice for the Gaelic community in the local areas
Promote awareness of, and interest and involvement in, Gaelic language, literature, music and other aspects of Gaelic culture, throughout the local community
Work in collaboration with other local and national organisations in the promotion and development of Gaelic language and culture
Promote the use of Gaelic language in everyday life
Provide support and encouragement to those interested in furthering their knowledge and understanding of Gaelic language and culture

In support of these objectives, a varied programme of social and educational activities is planned and presented throughout the year.

While many people associate Gaelic only with the Highlands and Islands, the reality is that most people who speak or understand Gaelic now live outside the traditional Gaidhealtachd areas, with large concentrations in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

In our own area, indeed, the 2001 census figures reveal that there were almost 3,700 people who could understand Gaelic in either written or spoken form.

The river Clyde has a long tradition as a point of arrival and departure for Gaels travelling between the islands and the central belt, for work or family reasons, as well as a point of embarkation for a new life in distant lands.

ClannGàidhlig gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the local authorities of East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and of Bòrd na Gàidhlig