Children and Gaelic

[Tionndadh Gàidhlig]

City of Edinburgh Council
Overview of Gaelic-medium education provision in Edinburgh.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/school-places/gaelic-schools-1

Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
Edinburgh’s dedicated Gaelic Nursery and Primary School.
http://taobhnapairce.co.uk

James Gillespie’s High School
Gaelic-medium education at Secondary.
https://jamesgillespies.co.uk/gaidhlig-gme

Cròileagan Dhùn Èideann
Gaelic language playgroups for children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers.
No previous knowledge of Gaelic is needed. Sessions at different locations in the city.
www.facebook.com/croileagan

Gaelic Bookbug
Gaelic story, song and rhyme sessions in Edinburgh
www.facebook.com/gaelicbookbuglothians/
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-fives/3
How to get your Gaelic Bookbug Bags
www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/bookbug/gaelic-bookbug

Sradagan Dhùn Èideann
Club for Gaelic-speaking children of primary school age in Edinburgh.
www.facebook.com/SradaganDhunEideann

Òganan Dhùn Èideann
Gaelic-medium pre-school and wrap-around childcare, and holiday clubs.
www.oganan.com/dhun-eideann?lang=en

Comann nam Pàrant
The national organisation which represents parents with children in Gaelic-medium education.
https://cnpduneideannblog.wordpress.com/about
www.facebook.com/CnPEdinburgh

Comunn na Gàidhlig
Comunn na Gàidhlig offers opportunities for young people to use Gaelic in fun social settings, through the work of local Iomairt officers:
Iomairt Dhùn Èideann
https://cnag.org/edinburgh-iomairt
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556790278602

Fèis Dhùn Èideann
Weekly traditional music and Gaelic singing classes for children.
feisdhuneideann@feisean.scot

Edinburgh Local Mòd
Edinburgh’s local Mòd, held annually for young people.
www.edinburghlocalmod.com

Camanachd Dhùn Èideann
Edinburgh's youth shinty club, for primary and secondary aged participants
www.facebook.com/EdinburghShinty