We are working to establish a Gaelic hub (Ionad Gàidhlig) in Edinburgh, a centre that would be a home and gathering place for Gaelic speakers in Scotland’s capital city. A hub like this is needed to bring together people from the Gaelic community: Gaelic speakers, learners and our young people. It would also be a place to showcase Gaelic language and culture to the people of Edinburgh and the large numbers of tourists who come to the city every year.
Although there are more than 4,500 Gaelic speakers in Edinburgh according to the 2022 census, they are scattered throughout the city and there is no centre for Gaelic activities and events where the language can be used in an informal environment. This gap has been felt for a long time and now we have a real opportunity to take things forward.
Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann 