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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
And just like that, our first of two adult sessions have begun! Our overnights have landed safe and sound, with a whole bunch of day students to join us tomorrow morning. Looking forward to the fun ahead!!
🎶 Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidhs are back and open to the public!
Join us in St. Ann’s for a delicious lunch and live traditional music, running Monday to Friday during our adult summer sessions: August 4–8 and August 11–15.
Tickets are $20 and include your meal and entertainment. Call the Craft Shop at 902-295-3441 to book in advance. A great way to spend a summer afternoon ~ hope to see you there!
It’s always a good time to make a visit to our Craft Shop, but a little summer sale of our new clothing line sure does sweeten the deal! We are open until 4:30pm today, and 9am-4pm on Saturday!
NGÒ SPOTLIGHT: EVA MACCAULDER
We’re thrilled to welcome Eva MacCaulder of Ashfield, Inverness County, to this year’s Na Gaisgich Òga program! A familiar face at the College, Eva joined us for both Youth Gaelic Weekends this past year and is now diving even deeper into the language and culture. With a strong love of Gaelic music and dance, she’ll bring great energy and passion to the group. Can’t wait to see you in September, Eva!
And good news - we’ve just extended the application deadline to September 1! If you or someone you know is keen to join, there’s still time to apply.
Find the form here: https://gaeliccollege.edu/session/na-gaisgich-oga/
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What a week! We’re feeling so lucky after another incredible session at the College, filled with inspiring instructors, eager young learners, and all the support needed to make things smooth, safe, and fun.
The talent, curiosity, and kindness in these kids is something special. We’re so excited for what’s ahead for each of them.
A huge thank you to the parents and guardians who said yes and made it all possible. Keep up your learning kiddos! And welcome to the Gaelic College family of alumni. 😊
So lucky to have Gaelic instructors Shamus Y MacDonald and last week Emily MacDonald leading our milling each morning as we start our day. Suas leis a’Ghàidhlig!
Youth Session 2 was a dream of a week! Such a great crew of longtime instructors and returning students, and a healthy crop of new ones to add to the fun. We miss you all already! Thanks for the memories.
We have to keep the run going! Week 3 results from Name That Tune are in!
Weehoo!! Day 1, Session 3 and we’re off to the races. Morning classes are complete, we’re into a sweet lunch of burgers, salad, and taters, and we’re in gear for two more classes this afternoon. So far, sooo good!
A special little moment from yesterday’s finale ceilidh: our advanced fiddle and guitar students teaming up for a beautiful collaboration.
Led by instructors Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, the two classes worked on this great arrangement of The Sleeping Tune by Gordon Duncan and Addi & Chloe’s Reel by Kevin Chaisson.
It’s pretty special to see and hear what can happen when such keeners work together. ✨
What a fun, great, amazing week we had - according to one of our students, Miss Maizie Slaney. 😀 We are so proud of each and every student that said yes, got up the courage, showed up, and added their part to the fun. Keep going, keep showing up! We hope to see you again. ❤
