Royal National Mòd set to light up historic home Oban with packed fringe programme An exciting and wide-ranging programme of concerts, events, exhibitions and workshops has been announced for this year’s Royal National Mòd and will light up the town of Oban when the prestigious event makes its much-anticipated return between 11 – 19 October 2024. Returning to itsContinue reading “OBAN MÒD FRINGE PROGRAMME LAUNCHED!”
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Have a hò-rò gheallaidh after the Oban Local Mòd
Celebrate another successful Oban and District Provincial Mòd with friends from near and far at a fully catered shindig at the Argyllshire Gathering Halls, 5pm till 9pm, Saturday 1 June.
Oban goes Gaelic ahead of the National Mòd
The town of Oban, known as the Charing cross of the Highlands and as gateway to the isles, will be showcasing its wealth of Gaelic culture to locals and visitors alike as businesses increase the visibility of the language ahead of the National Mòd. This week, the town’s business community has been equipped with aContinue reading “Oban goes Gaelic ahead of the National Mòd”
Gaelic Taster Sessions for Businesses
Pop-up Gàidhealtachd comes to Oban!
The long-established and much renowned Oban Inn will play host to Gaelic speakers this February as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, World Gaelic Week 2024. The town’s Gaelic community will be pulling out all the stops from 19-25 February, with events scheduled to take place throughout the week for Gaelic speakers, learners and enthusiasts. AmongstContinue reading “Pop-up Gàidhealtachd comes to Oban!”
Find your singing voice at world Gaelic Week!
Join acclaimed choristers for Seinn Leinn, an afternoon of singing, swapping and sharing Gaelic songs, no matter your singing ability. Renowned local musician and acclaimed Oban Gaelic Choir conductor, Sìleas Sinclair, will host a relaxed afternoon of ‘scratch’ choir singing, open to anyone who’s ever wanted to give Gaelic singing a go. Seinn Leinn aims to giveContinue reading “Find your singing voice at world Gaelic Week!”
Oban promises a Mòd to remember in 2024
Scotland’s premiere celebration of Gaelic language and culture returns to its birthplace of Oban in 2024. To celebrate the one-year countdown until the Mòd returns home, as well as recent local successes at Mòd Phàislig 2023, local Gaelic ambassadors of all ages came together in Oban this week to mark the occasion. Amongst those celebratingContinue reading “Oban promises a Mòd to remember in 2024”