Colaisde na Gàidhlig is first and foremost an educational non-profit institution, offering year-round programming in the culture, music, language, crafts, customs, and traditions of the immigrants from the Highlands of Scotland. The only institution of its kind in North America, students of all ages and skill levels visit the College every year to study under some of the finest instructors in Nova Scotia Gaelic culture.

Focus on cultural appreciation

We believe investing time in cultural appreciation at a young age positively affects a person for the rest of their life. Check out our programming specially designed for kids.

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Learn something new

We are first and foremost a continuing education institution with hopefully something to offer everyone, regardless of age or expertise. Join in on an upcoming adult session.

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Learn right at home

Don't let location stop you - wherever you are in the world, you can try something new or continue your learning. Click over to view what we now offer online.

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Plan a visit to the Hall of the Clans Museum

Plan a visit to the Hall of the Clans Museum

Built at the site of landed Scottish immigrants, St. Ann's and Cape Breton boast a fascinating history and heritage. Learn of the local story in a self-guided museum tour, get a chance to view Gaelic films, and take part in interactive cultural demonstrations. (seasonal)

Let us make a kilt just for you

Let us make a kilt just for you

For decades, the College has offered traditional, hand-stitched kilt-making and custom-tartan clothing through our Craft Shop, creating treasured heirlooms to pass along from generation to generation. Visit our campus to learn more and begin your own creation process.

Help support the effort

Help support the effort

Since 1938, the College has always remained an independent and largely independently-funded, non-profit organization with a simple mission to preserve the language and traditions that came to this area. With your support, we can continue on this path and help to ensure that those traditions live on.

Think of us when planning your next event

Think of us when planning your next event

Secluded and tucked away yet central on the island, Colaisde na Gàidhlig is a great meeting place for you and your guests. Open all year, and with oodles of options to choose from, think of us when planning your big day.

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We’re full tilt into day 2 of March Break 2 - we don’t want it to end! What a great few days of learning from these total pros! Lucky us! Today’s phrase of the day - sin thu fhèin! Way to go! ...

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A quick tunnel of high fives to welcome in our first-timers last night, including some house parents too! ☺️We’re all off and away in class on day one of session 2. Fàilte oirbh uile. ...

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March Break 2, here we go! A little night lunch, a quick get-to-know-ya game, then off to bed to get ready for a full day ahead. Bring on the fun!! ...

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March Break session 1 is rounding third base now, already on day 3 and heading for home after class. What a total blast it’s been! There are too many highlights to share, but here’s just some of the fun we had at last night’s variety concert. ☺️ ...

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We are off and running here on March Break Day 2, with a bunch of new tunes, steps, words, and songs filling us up. It’s so great to have Kendra MacGillivray back teaching with us this March Break, we think her first return since ‘97. Right back in her old classroom, teaching the next crop of fiddlers, including niece Ruby. So far, so good! ☺️ ...

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March Break!!! 😃😃😃 We are back in action and full tilt into day 1, session 1. Reunited with pals and seeing lots of new faces too, it’s just the best. Managed to squeeze in a quick game of musical chairs at lunch and it was a big hit. We’ll be milling and square dancing later too! Mom, Dad, we’re doing great! 👍🏻 ...

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We are just a week away from our deadline to register for March Break, with some classes already full so act quick! Can`t wait to see a pile of sweet, smiling faces back on campus - such a favourite time of year. Join the fun! #marchbreak #GCstyle ...

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