Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig was founded in 1973 in old farm steadings at Ostaig in Sleat.

While the initial aim was to establish a Gaelic library, the long term plan was for a Gaelic-medium college providing vocational further education for Gaelic speakers, in their own language and rural environment, while also giving the growing number of Gaelic enthusiasts the opportunity to learn the language. In its relatively short history, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has achieved and surpassed these core aims and continues to widen access to the Gaelic language and culture. Join us for a week on the Isle of Skye this summer for exceptional courses in a stunning location. Sleat in the south of Skye is home to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, a national centre for Gaelic language and culture which offers a unique learning and cultural environment. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig was established in 1973 and is the only college of its kind offering further and higher education courses through the medium of Gaelic, one of the national languages of Scotland. Courses on offer include full-time and part-time, undergraduate and postgraduate, distance-learning courses and short courses. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s short courses run for two weeks during Easter and several weeks throughout the summer. The college also runs weekend courses and workshops, both at SMO and in different communities across Scotland. Some of the highlights in 2016 include regulars such as Gaelic Song with the renowned Gaelic singer Christine Primrose, Digital Photography with Cailean Maclean, Fiddle Weeks with Gabe McVarish, Charlie McKerron and Alasdair Fraser, and Step-Dancing with Sophie Stephenson. This year introduces new opportunities for advanced learners to continue their progress, and unique chances for students of all levels to discover Gaelic on Skye, such as Roddy Maclean’s new course exploring Gaelic in the Scottish landscape. For a full list and further information, please visit our website www.smo. uhi.ac.uk. Thigibh a chèilidh oirnn!