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More Than The Mod

 Steven Kellow    Gàidhlig

This post is an English translation of the original post “Barrachd air a Mhòd“. This year’s Royal National Mod came to a close last weekend in Paisley.  It was certainly successful, with close to 3,000 participants, the highest level since the 2009 Mod in Oban.  It’s good to see that the festival is doing so well in a town that doesn’t have much of a connection with the language.  I’m full of optimism that the next Mod, in Inverness, near my hometown of Dingwall, will — Read more →

Scottish Gaelic in the Celtic Context

 Steven Kellow    Gàidhlig  

Download PDF Scottish Gaelic is but one of a wide range of Celtic languages that have emerged over the previous two millennia that still exists today.  All Celtic languages have undergone a decline in their usage in recent centuries, as more dominant languages such as English and French have superseded them.  This essay shall discuss the origins of the different Celtic languages, how successful, or not, they are in the modern world, and how they have been revived over the last few centuries towards the — Read more →

Gaelic Broadcasting

 Steven Kellow    Gàidhlig  

Download PDF Any language needs to be used in a variety of ways to maintain its relevance, and Gaelic is no exception.  With modern advances in technology over the last few hundred years, and the advent of radio and television broadcasting, the Gaelic language and culture has been given the chance to reach thousands of people across the world. This essay shall look at the history of broadcasting through the medium of Gaelic in a chronological order, and more in depth at the progression of — Read more →

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