Club Gàidhlig Obar Dheathain

02/10/2026

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📢Naidheachd chudromach📢
Gu mì-fhortanach, cha bhi Cofaidh is Cabadaich a' tachairt a-màireach a chionn 's gum bi Filo Coffee House dùinte ach bidh sinn ann a-rithist an ceann cola deug.

Ach a dh'aindeoin seo, ge-tà, bidh tachartas Gàidhlig no dhà a' tachairt ann an Obar Dheathain le Way WORD Festival.

Mholamaid gun tèid sibh ann gu bùth-obrach sgrìobhaidh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. Ach greasaibh oirbh, tha dìreach còig tiogaidean air fhàgail❗️

Barrachd fiosrachaidh an seo:
https://www.ticketsource.com/wayword-festival/the-gaelic-way-of-seeing-exploring-the-gaelic-colour-spectrum-through-poetry-and-songwriting/e-kkgodq

As dèidh làimh, san fheasgar, bidh oidhche mic-fosgailte bàrdachd trì-chànanach ann cuideachd a tha sinn a' coimhead air adhart ri cuideachd.

Barrachd fiosrachaidh an seo:
https://www.ticketsource.com/wayword-festival/trilingual-open-mic-bardachd-poetry-in-gaelic-scots-amp-english/e-yrxezg

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📢Important Update📢

There will be no Cofaidh is Cabadaich tomorrow as Filo Coffee House will be closed but we will be back in a fortnight.

Despite this however, there are a couple of Gaelic events happening with Way WORD Festival in Aberdeen.

We recommend the Gaelic medium writing workshop with Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. But hurry as there are only 5 tickets left for this ❗️

More information here:
https://www.ticketsource.com/wayword-festival/the-gaelic-way-of-seeing-exploring-the-gaelic-colour-spectrum-through-poetry-and-songwriting/e-kkgodq

Afterwards, in the evening, there will be a tri-lingual poetry open mic-night too that we are also looking forward to.

More information here:
https://www.ticketsource.com/wayword-festival/trilingual-open-mic-bardachd-poetry-in-gaelic-scots-amp-english/e-yrxezg

Tickets are now available for The Gaelic Way of Seeing: Exploring the Gaelic Colour Spectrum through Poetry and Songwriting at Sir Duncan Rice Library, Seminar Room 224 (Floor 2), Aberdeen on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

28/09/2026

📢Disathairne seo Tighinn📢
(This Saturday)

Tha sinn air ar dòigh glan gum bi tachartasan Gàidhlig air leth aig am-bliadhna!

We are so excited for these excellent Gaelic events at Way WORD Festival this year!

●The Gaelic Way of Seeing: Exploring the Gaelic Colour Spectrum through Poetry and Songwriting -
Disathairne 3mh den Dàmhair 2F
Saturday 3rd October 2PM

GÀ: Bidh am bàrd, an seinneadair, an neach eadar-theangachaidh agus an neach-deasachaidh Marcas Mac an Tuairneir còmhla rinn airson bùth-obrach cruthachail a libhrigeadh. Thigibh ann gus sùil a thoirt air speactram nan dath ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig – Ciamar a chuireas cànan, cruth-tìre, agus ainmean-àite riochd air ar sealladh dhen t-saoghal? . ’S ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bhios am bùth-obrach seo, agus bidh e freagarrach do luchd-labhairt agus luchd-ionnsachaidh adhartach.

EN: Join poet, singer-songwriter, translator and editor Mark Spencer Turner for a creative workshop exploring the Gaelic colour spectrum and the unique ways Gaelic language, landscape and place-names shape how we see the world. The workshop is suitable for Gaelic speakers and advanced learners, and will be delivered through the medium of Gaelic. Please make sure to reserve your ticket, as space is limited.

https://www.ticketsource.com/wayword-festival/the-gaelic-way-of-seeing-exploring-the-gaelic-colour-spectrum-through-poetry-and-songwriting/e-kkgodq

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●Trilingual Open Mic: Bàrdachd/Poetry in Gaelic, Scots & English
Disathairne 3mh den Dàmhair 6:30F
Saturday 3rd October 6:30

GÀ: A bheil thu seachd searbh sgìth de sgrìobhadh gun fhiosrachadh air ais mu dheidhinn? A bheil bacadh-sgrìobhaidh ort? ’S e cothrom air leth a bhios ann am mic-fosgailte trì-chànanach seo (Gàidhlig, Albais, agus Beurla) an obair agad a leughadh is a sgaoileadh – obair chrìochnaichte, no criomagan air a bheil thu fhathast ag obair!

EN: Tired of writing in a vacuum? Struggling with writer’s block or feeling isolated as a writer? This tri-lingual open mic (Gaelic, Scots, and English) is the perfect opportunity for you to share your work – finished or in-progress – with a supportive community!

https://www.ticketsource.com/wayword-festival/trilingual-open-mic-bardachd-poetry-in-gaelic-scots-amp-english/e-yrxezg

24/09/2026

Abair ùine spòrsail a bh' againn dà sheachdain air ais aig Tèarmann Nàdair Nàiseanta Sliabh Muileann Dùnaidh. Taing mhòr do Ruairidh MacIllEathain agus NatureScot airson tighinn còmhla rinn, bha an òraid eòin, am bùth-obrach mapaichean is ainmean-àite agus a' chuairt choiseachd san fheasgar dìreach sgoinneil. Dh'ionnsaich sinn an t-uabhas mu lusan is craobhan agus chòrd e rinn glan gun deach an latha air fad a lìbhrigeadh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig

Tha sinn an dòchas gun dèan sinn barrachd tachartasan mar seo san àm ri teachd!

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We had such a great time at the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve two weeks ago. Thanks to Roddy MacLean and Nature Scot for coming with us, the talk on birds in Gaelic, the map and place-name workshop and the field walk were all excellent. We learned so much about plants and the natural environment and we were so pleased that the whole day was delivered through the medium of Gaelic.

We hope we can do more events like this in future!

22/09/2026

If you've just started learning or are a little way along and would like to practice some conversation in a warm and welcoming environment then this might be for you. The link to book is in the comments below.

The Beginners Gaelic Conversation class is for those working at level A0 and A1 on the CEFR levels.

18/09/2026

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Tha sinn a' coimhead air adhart ri cofaidh is cabadaich a-màireach! Thigibh ann còmhla rinn airson deagh chòmhradh le cofaidh no beagan bìdh gach cola-deug! ☕️

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We are looking forward to Cofaidh is Cabadaich tomorrow! Come along and enjoy some good craic with a coffee or some food every fortnight! ☕️

14/09/2026

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📢NAIDHEACHD CHUDROMACH📢
Bidh Mòd Ionadail Obar Dheathain a' tachairt aig Harlaw Academy a-nis an àite aig an Sgoil Ghràmair - Ach bidh e fhathast aig an aon àm agus air an aon latha.

Leughaibh am post gu h-ìosal airson barrachd fiosrachaidh!

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📢IMPORTANT UPDATE📢
The Aberdeen Local Mòd will now be held in Harlaw Academy instead of the Grammar School. The Mòd is at the same time and on the same day as previously organised, only the venue has changed.

Read the post below for more info!

03/09/2026

Abair duaisean a tha ri fhaighinn!! 🤩
Leugh am post shìos airson barrachd fiosrachaidh is cuiribh taic ris a' Mhòd Ionadailann an Obar Dheathain.

Such amazing prizes available!! 🤩
Read the post below to find out how you can win these prizes and support the Local Mòd in Aberdeen.

🎉 Aberdeen Local Mòd Fundraiser - Lucky Squares Competition! 🎉

We're delighted to launch this year's Aberdeen Local Mòd Lucky Squares Fundraiser!

For just £5 per square, you'll be in with a chance of winning one of our fantastic prizes:

🥃 2 Tickets for a Distillery Tour at Glen Garioch Distillery
🧖‍♀️ 2 Full Day Passes to the Devona Spa

The winning square will be drawn on 26th September at the Aberdeen Local Mòd.

To take part, simply choose your number between 1 and 200 and comment on this original post. This is important to ensure your chosen number is acknowledged and recorded.

To pay for your square(s), please send £5 per number to our account:

💷 Name: Aberdeen Local Mod
Sort code: 80-22-60
Account: 26445969

PayPal.me/aberdeenlocalmod

Please include your name as the payment reference where possible.

Thank you for supporting the Aberdeen Local Mod. Every square purchased helps make this year's event a success and helps us continue celebrating and promoting Gaelic language and culture in our community.

Good luck everyone! 🍀

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25/08/2026

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Nach tig sibh ann gu Cuirm-chiùil Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Dheathain?
Bidh ceòl air leth math ann bhon chòisir is seinn aon-neach le beagan bìdh is dighe as-dèidh làimhe.

Bidh a' chuirm-chiùil a' tòiseachadh aig 7f (dorsan fosgailte aig 6:30f) anns an Great Western Community Centre Disathairne 5mh den t-Sultain.

£10 - Inbhich
£5 - Oileanaich
An asgaidh - Clann (fo 16)

Bidh tiogaidean ri fhaighinn aig an doras no faodaidh sibh pàigheadh ro-làimh an seo:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aberdeen-gaelic-choir-autumn-concert-tickets-1998889215452?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Why not come along to Aberdeen Gaelic Choir - Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Dheathain 's Autumn Concert?
There will be an excellent selection of music from the choir as well as solo singers and will be followed by light refreshments afterwards.

The concert will start at 7pm (doors open from 6:30pm) in the Great Western Community Centre on Saturday 5th September.

£10 - Adults
£5 - Students
Free - Children (under 16)

Tickets will be available at the door or beforehand via the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aberdeen-gaelic-choir-autumn-concert-tickets-1998889215452?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/08/2026

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Bidh Sgoil Shamhraidh Ghàidhlig a' ruith aig Oilthigh Obar Dheathain a mhaireas seachdain bhon 7mh chun an 11mh den t-Sultain 2026, a’ tabhann cùrsa do luchd-tòiseachaidh agus do luchd-ionnsachaidh eadar-mheadhanach. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh cuir fios gu [email protected].

Faodaidh sibh an ceanglaichean fhaighinn an seo:

https://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/school-of-language-literature-music-and-visual-culture/summer-schools/sgoil-shamhraidh-ghidhliggaelic-summer-school-complete-beginner-level

https://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/school-of-language-literature-music-and-visual-culture/summer-schools/sgoil-shamhraidh-ghidhliggaelic-summer-school-intermediate-level

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The University of Aberdeen will be running its intensive weeklong Gaelic Summer School again this year, offering a complete Beginner's course (level 1) and an Intermediate course (level 3) from the 7 to 11 September 2026. For more information contact: [email protected].

You can find the links to register here:

https://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/school-of-language-literature-music-and-visual-culture/summer-schools/sgoil-shamhraidh-ghidhliggaelic-summer-school-complete-beginner-level

https://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/school-of-language-literature-music-and-visual-culture/summer-schools/sgoil-shamhraidh-ghidhliggaelic-summer-school-intermediate-level

13/04/2026

A bheil fios agad gu bheil clas còmhraidh gach mìos air Disathairne cuideachd?

Did you know that each month there is a conversation class on a Saturday too?

We rarely ever get to promote these classes, because they sell out all the time. To be honest, there are only a few spaces available now.

If you're operating at B1+ then this class may be a great fit for you. These are the dates for our current term.

- 11am - 1pm Saturday 18th April
- 11am - 1pm Saturday 16th May
- 11am - 1pm Saturday 13th June

The link to book is www.ticketsource.com/club-gaidhlig-obar-dheathain