How do you say All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in Scottish Gaelic?
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What are fairies called in Scottish Gaelic, and what did people in the Highlands and Islands traditionally believe about them?
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Learn some Scottish Gaelic through the folklore and traditions of the Highlands and Islands. I introduce the topic in Gaelic then in English I talk about it.
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Learn some **Scottish Gaelic words and expressions connected with Michaelmas – Là Fhèill Mìcheil**, traditionally celebrated at the end of September.
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In this short Gaelic lesson we look at the sentence:
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As you know St Columba Gaelic Church of Scotland in Glasgow is long gone.
In my archive I found this weekly order of service from Palm Sunday 2016 produced by the Church. It is interesting that even then they were trying to save the place.
I have attached this as a PDF.
If anyone wants the original for their own archive get in touch and I can send it.
Rosary in Scottish Gaelic 24/7
I’ve set up 24/7 live stream audio to hear my recitation of the Rosary in Gaelic which you can access on the side bar of the site or clicking here including:
Apostle’s Creed,
Lord’s Prayer,
Glory Be,
Hail Mary,
Final Prayers (in English).
Glasgow’s St Patrick’s Day Parade – Watch it here
I recorded the Glasgow St Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 earlier today in the city centre. This video captures the march, the atmosphere, the crowds, and part of the celebration for St Patrick’s Festival in Glasgow.
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Learn some useful Scottish Gaelic Easter words and phrases, including A’ Chàisg and more. This video is ideal for beginners who want to build Gaelic vocabulary around Easter and springtime. Learn simple pronunciation, meanings, and everyday seasonal words in Scottish Gaelic.
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In this second episode of my Scottish Gaelic story series for learners, we continue the mystery of Mìcheal in the hospital. He wants to go home, but he does not know where he is from, and now the police are here to speak with him.
This video helps you learn Scottish Gaelic through simple story, dialogue, vocabulary, and pronunciation support. A good way to build listening and reading skills in Gaelic step by step.
In this episode you will hear phrases such as:
Tha sgeulachd agam
Tha mi a’ dol dhachaigh
Cò às a tha thu?
Chan eil fhios agam
Tha na poilis an seo
Tha ceann goirt orm
This is part of my ongoing Mìcheal story series for Scottish Gaelic learners.
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Mìchael
2.
Anns an ospadal? Thuirt Michael. “Tha mi a’ dol dhachaigh”, “Michael, Cò às a tha thu?” thuirt a’ bhanaltram. “Glaschu, Dùn Èideann, Chan eil f(h)ios agam”. Tha na poileis an seo,” thuirt a’ bhanaltram. “Tha iad airson bruidhinn riut”. “Tha ceann goirt orm,” thuirt Mìchael.
Gàidhlig
Tha sgeulachd agam I have a story
Anns an ospadal? In the hospital
Thuirt Michael. Said Michael
Tha mi a’ dol dhachaigh, I am going home(ward) (notice lenition)
Cò às a tha thu? Where are you from?
Thuirt a’ bhanaltram. Said the Nurse
Glaschu, Dùn Èideann,… Glasgow, Edinburgh
Chan eil f(h)ios agam. I don’t know
Tha na poileis an seo, The police are here
Tha iad airson They want (lit. they are for)
bruidhinn riut. speaking to you
Tha ceann goirt orm, I have a headache
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