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.
The Big Bash! Ya can’t miss it! 😎
Set against the stunning backdrop of St. Ann’s Bay, Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College’s outdoor stage will come alive with some of the best in local music during this spectacular event. Happening Sunday, June 30 and running from 3 pm to 10 pm, rain or shine, this licensed affair (for ages 19 and above) promises a lineup of six stellar headline acts to keep you entertained all day long.
Have a question about the event? Check our page for the FAQ section, then click the link and book a ticket or 12. 😀
https://kitchenfest.ca
#kitchenfest #thebigbash
A bheil sibh a’ sireadh cothrom gus Gàidhlig a bhruidhinn agus na sgilean cànan agaibh a leasachadh? Thigibh dhan cheann-seachdain, Gàidhlig as t-Earrach, far am bi clasaichean ann airson gach ìre [Luchd-tòiseachdaidh, Eadar-mheadhonach, agus Clas nam Fileantach], agus far am bi naidheachdan, òrain, ceòl, danns’, agus capadaich gu leòr ann. Freagarrach airson inbhich. (19+)
Ruigsinn: 6:30 f Dihaoine (no 8:30 m Disathuirne)
Fàgail: 3:00 f DiDòmhnaich
Are you looking for an opportunity to speak Gaelic and improve on your language skills? Come to our Spring Gaelic Immersion Weekend, Gàidhlig as t-Earrach, where there will be classes offered for every level [Beginner Class, Intermediate Class, and Fluent Speakers Class], and where we will be engaging in Gaelic stories, songs, music, dance, and plenty of Gaelic conversation. This weekend is suitable for adults. (19+)
Arrival: 6:30pm Friday (or 8:30am Saturday)
Departure: 3:00pm Sunday
Deadline: May 30th, 2024
Chaill sinn caraid coibhneil laghach a bha làn spòrs is fiosrachadh nuair a shiubhail Flòraidh (Steele) Nic Ìosaig an t-seachdain seo. Thàinig i gu iomadh tachairt aig Colaisde na Gàidhlig, far an robh i riamh cuideachail agus bàidheil ri luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig. Bidh sinn ga h-ionndrainn, gu h-àraidh a gàire a thogadh cridhe, anns na bliadhnaichean ri teachd. Fois shìorraidh dha a h-anam.
We lost a kind and caring friend this week when Florence (Steele) MacIsaac passed away. She came to many gatherings at the Gaelic College, where she was always helpful and kind to Gaelic learners. We will miss her, especially her heart-lifting laugh, in the years to come. May she rest in peace.
Happy national tartan day! Here is our very own Gaelic College tartan designed by our former resident weaver and instructor Marie MacDonald in 1997. 😀
What tartan do you love the most? Share with us in the comments!
#tartanday
Step into an immersive Gaelic journey at Colaisde na Gàidhlig this May. Whether you’re a total beginner or seeking to enhance your introductory skills, our welcoming two-week program will launch your Gaelic learning by hearing and speaking the language every day. Engage in 28 hours of classroom instruction, explore Gaelic history on two exciting Cape Breton excursions, facilitated social activities, and enjoy two Wednesday Night Cèilidhs featuring local artists and traditional music. Your language learning journey starts here.
Our deadline to register is Friday, April 5.
As we near the end of another wonderful year of learning Gàidhlig in our online classroom, we look ahead to continuing that journey next fall.
Beinn Mhàbu (a campus of Colaisde na Gàidhlig) is pleased to present Gaelic Online – Fighte Fuaighte – a Scottish Gaelic language program dedicated to teaching its students to read, write, and speak the language. Its goal is to provide a fun and effective pathway to Gaelic fluency wherever you live. The program was established in 2004 and has been under the direction of Beinn Mhàbu/Colaisde na Gàidhlig since 2018.
And back for 2024 – Level 1 for University Credit with Cape Breton University! Read about it below.
The registration deadline for 2024-2025 is August 31.
#ScottishGaelic
#learngaelic
#LearnWithUs
#GaelicNS
March Break session 2 has come and gone so fast, but we hope those 3 jam-packed days left all with lots to practice and a bunch of sweet memories made. To the instructors, junior instructors, house parents, housekeeping and kitchen staff, and all the keen kids, mìle taing!!
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!
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.
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!!
A weekend to remember here in St. Ann’s - just a few more highlights from our March Break session 1. ☺️
