The Gaelic Language


The Gaelic Language is spoken by around 86,000 individuals primarily in the North of Scotland and in the Western Isles (eg. Skye, Lewis, Harris). The vast majority of gaelic speakers are bilingual Gaelic / English. Today there are very few people who do not speak English.

Gaelic (or Scottish Gaelic as it is sometimes known outside Scotland) has similarities to the other Celtic languages, and is particulary close to Irish (or Irish Gaelic) to the extent that a mutual understanding is possible. Another variant of Gaelic is spoken in the Isle of Man (between England and Ireland) called Manx Gaelic.

Sabhal Mór Ostaig is a college on the Island of Skye which is the centre for teaching in the medium of Scottish Gaelic. Information about Sabhal Mór Ostaig is also available in English.

+ Gaelic Courses (local and worldwide)
+ CLI - Gaelic Learner's Association
+ Gaelic Lessons Online

Further information on the Scottish Gaelic language is available here:

o Gaelic & Gaelic Culture Home Page
o Gaelic Dictionary Online
o The local date and time in Gaelic