Buddies are once again being encouraged to throw themselves into World Gaelic Week.
Seachdain na Gàidhlig will return for its fourth edition from February 23 to March 2, 2025, under the theme Ceanglaichean gun Chrìch which signifies Building Connections in English.
With funding support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2025 will continue to promote and preserve Gaelic language and culture across Scotland, strengthening existing and establishing new Gaelic connections.
People in Renfrewshire are being called on to take advantage of the initiative’s small grants fund, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
Funding of up to £500 is available for individuals, community groups and organisations who are looking to celebrate Gaelic in their community.
The cash has funded a host of initiatives across Paisley in recent years including Gaelic workshops at Paisley Circus.
Fèis Phàislig used the festival and the funding on offer to launch the Bàrd Phàislig: The Paisley Bard Resource Creation initiative at a family ceilidh.
The resource includes a wealth of information about Donald MacIntyre, his works and most importantly his connections to the town.
West Primary, which hosts Renfrewshire’s Gaelic medium learning, also regularly takes part in the event’s schools programme.
Joy Dunlop, director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, said: “The connections that come with language are integral to every facet of our lives and are the ties that bind us together, and this is something that we want to explore, celebrate and build upon this year.
“I love that this theme can be interpreted in so many ways – there truly is no wrong way to celebrate Gaelic, and build your own connections.”
She added: “Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 was our biggest event to date, with participants across the world celebrating our Gaelic language and heritage, and the vibrancy and richness it brings to cultural life in Scotland and beyond.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a native speaker, Gaelic learner or have never heard Gaelic spoken – all are welcome to participate in our in-person events, online initiatives, and schools programme. As I always say, more is more!
“We would love to see lots of applications from Renfrewshire so if you have an idea for an event or initiative, please do consider applying – we’ll be holding online information sessions about how to do this in early October and aim to make the process as easy as
possible.
“We can’t wait to see everyone’s ideas and help bring them to life!”
The deadline for applications is October 31. To apply, log on to www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot
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