Scotland’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) has announced its most ambitious programme to date, uniting Gaelic speakers, learners, and enthusiasts from across the nation and beyond.
To launch the programme, North Lanarkshire Council’s Gaelic and Community Resettlement team members met at Chapelside Community Centre, joined by Seachdain na Gàidhlig director Joy Dunlop.
The fourth annual celebration of the Gaelic language will run from 24th February to 2nd March 2025 under the theme Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch (Building Connections).
Here in North Lanarkshire, Gaelic Ceilidh House in Airdrie will host performances from the Cumbernauld Gaelic Choir and provide opportunities for residents, including recently resettled New Scots, to share songs, poems, and phrases in Gaelic.
The free event, which takes place on Wednesday, 26 February, is organised by the Community Learning and Development Team.
Over 60 groups have received funding this year through the event’s Small Grants Fund, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, to host activities and events showcasing the language’s rich heritage.
A record-breaking 100+ applications for funding were submitted, reflecting a growing interest in Scotland’s indigenous language, with applications up by 44% compared to 2024.
The week aims to celebrate the cultural, linguistic, and human connections forged through Gaelic, with activities designed to welcome and include diverse communities.
Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 will take place from February 24 to March 2. For a complete list of events running throughout the week and information on how to get involved, visit www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.