Conference spotlight on economic potential of Gaelic in business

Conference spotlight on economic potential of Gaelic in business

Delegates meet on 1 May 2025 in Inverness at a conference held in Eden Court to explore the social and economic benefits of promoting Gaelic language in businesses across the Highland region. The conference has been funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and Highland Council's Gaelic Team.

Middle Earth Reimagined in Gaelic Voice

Bilbo Baggins has finally made his Gaelic debut in A’ Hobat, a new translation of The Hobbit by Professor Moray Watson of the University of Aberdeen. It is the first time J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic has been published in Scottish Gaelic, opening up the beloved story to a new generation of readers.The project began before the pandemic but was delayed due to lockdowns and Watson’s teaching commitments. What followed was a longer-than-expected journey…