Spòrs Gàidhlig

Campa Sradagan 2 - NA HEARADH
2022-07-11 13:00 - 2022-07-15 16:30 (Europe/London)
Ionad Sgaladail anns Na Hearadh

Aig an ìre seo, chan eil sinn ag iarraidh ach £50 gus àite a ghlèidheadh air a’ champa. Mura tèid e air adhart, thèid an t-airgead a thoirt air ais. Bidh an còrr, £220, ri phàigheadh aig toiseach a’ Chèitein.
Tha dà champa Sradagan gu bhith againn ann an 2022. Thèid na campaichean a chumail aig Ionad Sgaladail anns Na Hearadh agus bidh am prògram loma-làn spòrs ’s fealla-dha.
‘S e cothrom air leth a tha seo eòlas a chur air clann eile aig a bheil Gàidhlig ann an suidheachadh spòrsail agus comhurtail. Tha an cosgais a’ gabhail a-steach biadh, àite-fuirich agus gach cur-seachad air a’ phrògram. Bidh sinn cuideachd a’ tabhann taic le siubhal à Ullapul, Steòrnabhagh agus às an Tairbeart gu Ionad Sgaladail.
Tha na campaichean seo fosgailte do chloinn 8+ gu 12 agus a tha ann am foghlam Gàidhlig. Feumaidh gach com-pàirtiche a bhith sa bhun-sgoil no às dèidh na bun-sgoile fhàgail.
We plan to hold two Campa Sradagan in 2022 subject to COVID-19 restrictions allowing the camps to proceed.
At this point, we are only asking for a £50 deposit per child which will secure a place on the camp and will be refunded in full if the camps do not proceed. The remainder, £220, will be payable eight weeks in advance of the camp, at the beginning of May 2022.
Campa Sradagan is a unique Gaelic-medium event for young people aged 8-12 and who are currently in GME at primary level. We offer a fun, Gaelic medium programme of outdoor and indoor activities which include SUP, gorge walking, beach games, arts & crafts, cultural trips and lots more!
The price includes accommodation, food and the programme as well as travel from Ullapool or Uig.

Beanntan & Uisge - Loch Coir' Uisge
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-30
Bidh sinn a’ siubhal air bòrd-seasaimh bho Ealaghol gu Loch Coir’ Uisge agus a’ coiseach air na beanntan.

Tha an turas freagarrach airson AS2 air adhart agus bidh sinn a’ giulan ar n-uidheamachd leinn air na bùird.
Loch Coir’ Uisge san Eilean Sgitheanach – air a chuairteachadh le beanntan
‘S e Ionad Torrain agus Bothan Choir’ Uisge an t-àite-fuirich airson an turais; goireasan a leigeis leinn a bhith comhurtail agus ullachaichte airson nan dùbhlan a bhios romhainn.

Bidh a’ chiad oidhche againn, airson ullachadh, aig Ionad nan Torran
Tha cosgais an turais a’ gabhail a-steach biadh, àite-fuirich, uidheamachd agus oideachadh bho luchd-obrach Spòrs Gàidhlig.
Tuairisgeul Turas Choir’ Uisge Samhradh 2022

Latha
Madainn
Feasgar
Àite-fuirich

Dimàirt 26/8
Siubhail
4f – Coinnichidh sinn aig ionad nan Torran. Faodaidh Spòrs Gàidhlig daoine a thogail far a’ bhus anns an Àth Leathann, ma bhios sin a dhìth.‘Briseadh na deighe’, biadh agus ullachadh airson an turais. Bruidhnidh sinn air ciamar a bhios sinn a’ giùlan na h-uidheamachd agus nì sinn dearbhadh gu bheil an stuth ceart aig gach com-pàirtiche.
Ionad nan Torran, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach

Diciadain 27/8
8m – Bracaist9m – Thèid sinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig a dh’Ealaghal, far an tòisich sinn air an turas air bùird-seasaimh. Bidh cothrom aig daoine an cuid sgilean a leasachadh sa mhadainn, agus nì sinn a’ chuid as fheàrr den astar 8km a Loch Choir’ Uisge feasgar.
Siubhail air bùird-seasaimh.- Dol air tìr an Loch na Cuilce, cuir air dòigh an àite-fuirich, agus deasachadh dìnneir.- Bidh cothrom aig na com-pàirtichean sgrìob a ghabhail mun cuairt air àrainneachd aibheiseach a’ Chuilthinn agus Loch Choir’ Uisge, fo stiùir nan iùilichean.
Bothan JMCS, Loch na Cuilce

Diardaoin 28/8
Coiseachd anns a’ Chuiltheann. Gabhaidh an sgioba co-dhùnadh còmhla a thaobh dè dìreach an ceann-uidhe a bhios aca air an latha, ach bhiomaid an dùil agus an dòchas mullach a ruigsinn air druim a’ Chuilthinn fhèin, a leithid Sgùrr na Banachdaich. ’S e dùbhlan mòr a bhios seo ach gabhaidh a cheannsachadh agus bidh a’ bhuidheann gu lèir moiteil asta fhèin às dèidh làimh. Chì sinn seallaidhean cho math ’s a tha ann san Rìoghachd Aonaichte. Mura bi aimsir buileach iomchaidh againn, gabhaidh sinn cuairt anabarrach gu mullach Sgùrr na Strì. (Faic gu h-ìosal son mapa den t-slighe a mholas sinn.)Tillidh sinn air an fheasgar air ais dhan bhothan aig Loch na Cuilce.
Bothan JMCS, Loch na Cuilce

Dihaoine 29/8
Sgioblaichidh sinn am bothan agus cuiridh sinn ar n-uidheamachd air na bùird-seasaimh. Tillidh sinn an uairsin a dh’Ealaghol.
3f. Deireadh an turais. Thèid dèiligeadh leis an uidheamachd gu lèir agus gabhaidh sinn greim-cridhe còmha. Coinnichidh sinn pàrantan an Elaghol air neo bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig daoine air ais chun a’ bhus san Àth Leathann.
Dhachaigh!

BÒS + Campachadh
This special trip will take us by land and water into the heart of one of Scotland’s most spectacular areas, and to a summit on it’s most impressive mountain ranges: Skye’s Cuillin Ridge.
We will meet in the South end of Skye and after an evening’s preparation at the outdoor centre in Torrin, depart from Elgol on paddleboards and follow the rugged coastline of Strath until we reach the shore of Loch na Cuilce in the heart of the Cuillin. The route will give us some of Scotland’s finest views and opportunites to see wildlife including dophins, propoises and eagles.
Here we will stay in the JMCS Coruisk Memorial Hut, a well-appointed bunkhouse, which will provide the perfect base for the following day’s expedition onto the crest of the Cuillin Ridge. A spectacular walk will take us to the back of Loch Coir’ Uisge from where we will ascend the Coireachan Ruadha. The final push to Bealach na Banachdaich will be grueling but the rewards will be great! Once established on the ridge the final section of the walk will take us to the summit of Sgùrr na Banachdaich, a munro and an incredible viewpoint. We will return by the same route, and spend a second night in the JMCS Hut.
On the morning of the third day we will pack up at the hut and return by SUP to Elgol where we will debrief from the trip and sort equipment before bringing the trip to a close.
FAQs
How difficult will the trip be?
This trip is suitable for active individuals who are prepared for a challenge in the outdoors. Participants must be in S2 or above.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires concerted effort to complete, both when travelling on the water and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp at the hut, preparing food and dealing with inclement weather. We will cover 8km by SUP on the first and third days, and at least 10km with 965m of elevation gain by foot on the mountain day.
Participants will be required to carry their paddleboard and other equipment to the water and up to camp, sometimes on uneven ground. This can be challenging, especially for smaller participants, but is often a useful team-building excercise at the start of a trip. Help will always be on-hand for those who require it.
The committing nature of this expedition means that it is not suitable for those who do not have a genuine interest in the activity. We would ask that participants understand the challenges that will be involved and, simply put, actually want to be there.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, they hold the globally-recognised ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor qualification, Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate. We are also licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority which is an agency of the Health and Safety Executive. We are also experienced in providing pastoral care and instructors are in loco-parentis when on a remote journey such as this.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!
With this trip we are also able to use one of the boat companies which provide trips to Loch Coir’ Uisge and in the event of conditions preventing use of the paddleboards, we will use one of these boats.

An t-àite-fuirich a bhios againn airson dà oidhche – bidh sinn a’ siubhal air bòrd-seasaimh.
Will you explain how equipment is used?
Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings and instruction will be given on all equipment and the activity itself. Correct use of the SUP paddle and equipment is essential, and our instructors will provide continuous feedback and coaching on technique. They will also ensure that everyone knows how to use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required.
What equipment do you provide?

The SUP board and all associated accessories such as leash, fin and paddle.
Wetsuit (Note, we do NOT provide wetsuit boots, neoprene socks or other footwear.)
Dry bags
Tent
Sleeping bag
Basic roll-up camping mat
Camping stove and fuel
Food for 3 meals each day

A full kit list will be provided prior to the trip.

Claiseachd aig Gleann Fionnaich | Gorgewalking at the Devil's Pulpit
2022-08-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Milngavie, United Kingdom
Feuch air beagan claiseachd le sgioba Spòrs Gàidhlig anns an àite aithnichte, àibhiseach, Gleann Fionnaich – no ‘The Devil’s Pulpit’ mar as fheàrr a ’s aithnichear e.
Give gorgewalking a go with the Spòrs Gàidhlig team at the well-known beauty spot of Glen Finnich and the Devil’s Pulpit.
N.B MINIMUM AGE 10 YEARS OLD

Ceann-latha
11/08/2022

Cuine
1100-1400

Siubhal
Gheibh a h-uile duine lioft bho Stèisean Muillean Dhaibhidh aig 1030 no coinneachaidh sinn aig Gleann Fionnaich aig 11m. Chan eil mòran phàrcadh aig an àite mar sin, tha e tòrr nas fhèarr coinneachadh aig Stèisean Muillean Dhaibhidh. Bidh sinn air ais aig an stèisean airson 1445.

Cosgais
£15

Thoir leat
Aodach snàmh, searbhadair, brògan (trainers) a bhios a’ fàs fliuch, aodach tioram airson as dèidh an tachartais, biadh, uisge.

Bheir sinn
Deise-fliuch, clogaid, seacaid-aontromach

Date
11/08/2022

Time
1100-1400

Transport
Everyone will be picked up from Milngavie train station at 1030, or they can meet the group at Glen Finnich at 1200. There is minimal parking at Glen Finnich, and so it is much preferred that we meet participants at Milngavie train station. We will be back at the station for 1445.

Cost
£15

Bòrd-seasaimh air Loch Laomainn | Paddleboarding on Loch Lomond
2022-08-12 11:00 - 16:30
Faigh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig, le beagan plòigh agus ’s dòcha cuairt air Loch Laomainn air na bùird-seasaimh.
Get out onto the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig, with the chance for a bit of fun and maybe a journey on Loch Lomond by paddleboard.

Dè
Bòrd-seasaimh air Loch Laomainn

Ceann-latha
12/08/2022

Cuine
1100-1630

Siubhal
Gheibh a h-uile duine lioft bho Stèisean a’ Bhealaich (Balloch) aig 1000 no coinneachaidh sinn aig Balmaha aig 1030. Bidh sinn air ais aig Stèisean a’ Bhealaich airson airson 1700

Cosgais
£15

Thoir leat
Aodach snàmh, searbhadair, brògan (trainers) a bhios a’ fàs fliuch, aodach tioram airson as dèidh an tachartais, Biadh, uisge.

Bheir sinn
Deise-fliuch, clogaid, seacaid-aotromachd

Activity
Paddleboarding on Loch Lomond

Date
12/08/2022

Time
1100-1630

Transport
Everyone can get a lift from Balloch station at 1000 or can meet the group at Balmaha at 1030. We will be back at Balloch station for 1730.

Cost
£15

What will I need?
Swim suit, a towel, trainers that will get wet, dry clothes for afterwards, foot, water.

We will provide:
Wetsuit, bouyancy aid.

Spòrs na h-Oidhche - Obar Itheachan
2023-01-26 17:00 - 19:30
Spòrs ’s fealla-dha air an fheasgar aig Obar Itheachan
Spòrs ’s fealla-dha air an fheasgar aig Obar Itheachan
1700 – Coinneachadh aig BSGI
1715 – Fàgail na sgoile
1730 – Obar Itheachan
1900 – Fàgail Obar Itheachan
1930 – Aig ais aig BSGI

Spòrs na h-Oidhche - Obar Itheachan
2023-02-09 17:00 - 19:30
Spòrs ’s fealla-dha air an fheasgar aig Obar Itheachan
1700 – Coinneachadh aig BSGI
1715 – Fàgail na sgoile
1730 – Obar Itheachan
1900 – Fàgail Obar Itheachan
1930 – Aig ais aig BSGI

Campa Sradagan 2 - Fairburn
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14
Tha CnaG a’ dol a chumail dà champa Sradagan ann an 2023. Am bliadhna tha sinn gu bhith a’ dol a dh’àitigin ùr! Tha Ionad Chur-Seachadan Fairburn faisg air Inbhir Pheotharain, agus mu 20 mìle tuath air Inbhir Nis. Àite ùr, ach mar às àbhaist bidh am prògram againn làn de spòrs ‘s fealla-dha! Thigeabh còmhla rinn!
‘S e cothrom air leth a tha seo eòlas a chur air clann eile aig a bheil Gàidhlig ann an suidheachadh spòrsail agus comhurtail. Thèid barrachd fios mun phrògram fhoillseachadh rè ùine, ach faodaidh sibh a bhith cìnnteach gum bith e ìnntinneach is tarruingeach – agus air fad tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig – a’ toirt cothrom dhan chlann an cuid Gàidhlig a chleachdadh taobh a-muigh na sgoile.
Tha na campaichean seo fosgailte do chloinn 8+ gu 12 agus a tha ann am foghlam Gàidhlig. Feumaidh gach com-pàirtiche a bhith sa bhun-sgoil no dìreach às dèidh na bun-sgoile fhàgail.
Cosgaidh a champa £300 uile gu lèir, ach chan eil a dhìth oirnn an toiseach ach £100 airson àite a ghlèidheadh air a’ champa. Bidh an còrr, £200, ri phàigheadh aig toiseach an t-Ògmhios.
Tha an cosgais seo a’ gabhail a-steach biadh, àite-fuirich agus gach cur-seachad air a’ phrògram. Bidh sinn a’ sùileachadh gun toir pàrantan an cuid cloinne chun champ agus a thighinn dhan togail aig deireadh na seachdain – ach ma tha ceistean na dùbhlain agaibh a thaobh siubhal leig fios dhuinn. Mathaid gum bith cothrom aig pàrantan obrachadh còmhla airson an uallach seo a roinn eatorra.
CnaG is going to run two Sradagan Camps in 2023. This year using a new venue! The Fairburn Activity Centre is near Dingwall, and about 20 miles north of Inverness. A new location, but as always we’ll have a fun-packed and exciting programme! Come and join us!
Campa Sradagan are popular and well-established Gaelic-medium events allowing young Gaelic speakers or learners to meet new friends. Full details of the programme will be available in due course, but you can be sure it will be interesting and engaging – and completely through the medium of Gaelic – giving the children a chance to use their Gaelic outside the classroom.
These camps are open to young people aged 8-12 and who are currently in, or have just left, GME at primary level.
The camp will cost a total of £300, but we will only require an initial deposit of £100 to book a place. The balance, £200 will be due at the beginning of June.
This price includes accommodation, food and all the programme activities. We will expect parents to bring their children too the camp, and to collect them at the end of the week – but please speak to us if you have any questions about travel – there may be opportunities to work with other parents to share this responsibility.

Sùilebheinn
2023-07-31 - 2023-08-04
Thigibh còmhla rinn air turas mòr Spòrs Gàidhlig ann an 2023: Siubhail nan loch ann an Asainte gus a’ bheinn ainmeil Sùilebheinn a ruighinn agus a dhìreadh.
Air an turas iongantach seo, thèid sinn gu cridhe sgìre cho bòidheach agus tarraingeach ’s a tha an Alba gu lèir, agus cleachdaidh sinn diofar mhodhan siubhail gus ceann-uidhe sònraichte a choileanadh mar sgioba. Tòisichidh an turas air bòrd-seasaimh air Loch Mheathadaidh, a bheir a-steach gu mòinteach fàsail Asainte sinn. Bidh gach neach a’ giùlan na h-uidheamachd aca air a’ bhòrd agus nuair a ruigeas sinn ceann an iar an locha cuiridh sinn campa air dòigh.

An ath-latha, bidh sinn air a’ bheinn. Fàgaidh sinn ar campa agus nì sinn air Sùilebheinn. Dìridh sinn slios a deas na beinne agus bidh spòrs air leth an lùib coiseachd air an druim eireachdail a bheir gu mullach Chaisteil Liath sinn. Ma bhios an aimsir againn, gheibh sinn seallaidhean iongantach de cheann a tuath na h-Alba agus na h-Eileanan Siar às a seo. Tillidh sinn chun a’ champa air an fheasgar.
Leanaidh sinn oirnn làrna-màireach le briseadh campa agus an spòrs mòr a bhios an lùib slaodadh nam bòrd thar na mòintich gu loch eile: Loch Sionascaig. Thèid sinn air an uisge an sin agus eadar eileanan beaga bòidheach chun an rathaid sa cheann an iar faisg air Inbhir Pollaidh. (Ma bhios gaoth mì-iomchaidh ann airson seo, tillidh sinn an rathad a thàinig sinn air Loch Mheathadaidh.) An oidhche sin, bidh sinn air beagan comhurtachd a chosnadh, agus fuirichidh sinn ann an ostail a’ Chèilidh Place, far an gabh sinn dìnnear mhòr còmhla.
Seo agaibh mapa den t-slighe:

Bheir an turas a tha seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin a ghiùlan ann an dòigh èifeachdach agus gnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd agus cur an-àirde teanta a dhèanamh dhaibh fhèin, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig. A thuilleadh air a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde. ‘S ann air a tursan mòra, diana seo a chì sinn an t-adhartas agus misneachadh as motha a thaobh Gàidhlig, ach cha tig sin mura bi a’ bhuidheann gu lèir deònach a’ Ghàidhlig a bhruidhinn.
Fosgailte gu S2-6.
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Suilven by Land and Water
This special trip will take us by land and water into the heart of one of Scotland’s most spectacular areas, and to the summit of perhaps our most instantly recognisable mountain: Sùilebheinn in Assynt.
The trip will begin in Ullapool where the team will meet, get to know each other and organise equipment. Accommodation on this evening will be in Ullapool, and we will eat in a local restaurant (TBC). The following day we will travel in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus to the village of Elphin. From there we will paddleboard the length of Loch Veyatie, on the boundary between Sutherland and Ross Shire, and camp at its western end. (7km) The following day will see us ascend Suilven from the South. The exact route taken will depend on conditions on the day and what the instructors feel is appropriate for the group, but we will be able to explore the mountain’s spectacular ridge and highest peak, Caisteal Liath. (10-14km) We will then descend and return to our camp. In the morning we will break camp and after a short paddle on Loch Veyatie, make a portage and continue westwards via Loch Sionascaig to meet the minibus (9km). That evening we will return to Ullapool and enjoy a well-earnt dinner and a warm bed in the famous Cèilidh Place’s restaurant and bunkhouse. (Route map above)
Gàidhlig
It is on multi-day trips such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We aim to create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.
How difficult will the trip be?
This trip is suitable for active individuals in S2-6 who are prepared for a challenge in the outdoors.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires concerted effort to complete, both when travelling on the water and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp, preparing food and dealing with inclement weather. We will cover 7km by SUP on the first and third days, and at least 10km with 600m of elevation gain by foot on the hill day.
Participants will be required to carry their paddleboard and other equipment to the water and up to camp, sometimes on uneven ground. This can be challenging, especially for smaller individuals, but is often a useful team-building excercise at the start of a trip. Help will always be on-hand for those who require it.
The committing nature of this expedition means that it is not suitable for those who do not have a genuine interest in the activity. We would ask that participants understand the challenges that will be involved and, simply put, actually want to be there.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, they hold the globally-recognised ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor qualification, Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!
Will you explain how equipment is used?
Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings will be given on all equipment. Correct use of the SUP paddle and equipment is essential, and our instructors will provide continuous feedback and coaching on technique. They will also ensure that everyone knows how to use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required.
What equipment do you provide?

The SUP board and all associated accessories such as leash, fin and paddle.
Wetsuit (Note, we do NOT provide wetsuit boots, neoprene socks or other footwear.)
Dry bags
Tent
Sleeping bag
Basic roll-up camping mat
Camping stoves and fuel
Food for 3 meals each day. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want)

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.
An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.
Timetable:

Day
Activity
Accommodation

Monday 31/7
Meet in Ullapool at lunchtime.
Cèilidh Place Bunkhouse, Ullapool

Tuesday 1/8
Depart Ullapool. Travel to Elphin. Paddle to west end of Loch Veyatie. Set up camp.
Tents at the west end of Loch Veyatie

Wednesday 2/8
Walk in to Suilven from the south. Ascend to the ridge and summits. Descend and return to camp.
Tents at the west end of Loch Veyatie

Thursday 3/8
Break camp. Paddle to portage point on Loch Veyatie. Drag boards overland to Loch Sionascaig. Paddle to Boat Bay and meet bus. Return to Ullapool. Big dinner in the Cèilidh Place!
Cèilidh Place Bunkhouse, Ullapool

Friday 4/8
Return home.
Home!

Beinn, Coire 's Càrn - Sounds of the Mountains
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:20, 2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:20, 2023-12-04 19:00 - 20:20, 2023-12-11 19:00 - 20:20, 2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:20
These workshops are aimed at professional outdoor practitioners, looking to improve their understanding and pronunciation of key venue names amongst other areas.
Join the Spòrs Gàidhlig team for a series of interactive sessions looking at the Gaelic place-names found in Scotland’s mountain environment, how to pronounce common venue names and elements, and the meanings behind the names.
This first series of sessions will take place on the following dates; Mon 27 November, Mon 4 December, Mon 11 December and Mon 18 December, online, via MS teams, beginning at 7pm and lasting around an hour to an hour and a half.
Participants are welcomed to attend each session, or drop-in and out as the series progresses, with each week looking at different areas, tailored to the areas of interest to participants.
These sessions are being offered free of charge – however there is only limited availability, so sign up quickly!
Feel free to contact us for more info – fios@spors.scot

Campa Geamhraidh 2024 / Winter Camp 2024
2024-02-17 - 2024-02-21
Campa Geamhraidh Òigridh,
Disathairne 17mh – Diciadain 21mh Gearran 2024,
Airson ÀS1 – ÀS3,
Bad a Ghiuthais, faisg air an Aghaidh Mhòr
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Tha sinn a’ cur air adhart Campa Geamhraidh, tro mheadhain na Gàidhlig, aig leth-theirm sa Ghearran 2024. Tha e freagarrach do dheugairean S1 gu S3. Tòisichidh an campa feasgar Disathairne, agus thig e gu crìoch madainn Dhiciadain.
Tha sinn an dòchas gum faigh an òigridh 3 làithean sgithidh slàn. Mura bi seo comasach air adhabharan na sìde, bidh ‘Plana B’ againn agus nì sinn ar dìcheall cur-seachadan a thabhann san sgìre, a bhios spòrsail agus a chòrdas ris an òigridh.
Faodaidh òigridh aig ìre sam bith pàirt a ghabhail: chan fheumar a bhith eòlach air sgitheadh ro làimh. Bidh an òigridh agus luchd-obrach ChnaG a’ fuireach ann an loidse aig Bad a’ Ghiuthais, faisg air an Aghaidh Mhòr. Bithear a’ faighinn gach biadh ann.
Cosgaidh an Campa Geamhraidh £300. Tha a’ phrìs a’ gabhail a-steach an sgitheadh fhèin, biadh agus àite-fuirich.
Is fìor thoil leis an òigridh Campaichean Geamhraidh mar seo le CnaG, far an coinnich iad ri co-aoisean le Gàidhlig. Aig Comunn na Gàidhlig agus Spòrs Gàidhlig, tha sgioba òigridh sgileil agus èasgaidh againn.
Gus àite a ghlèidheadh air an turas, theirigibh air loidhne gu www.spors.scot. Gheibhear ceangal airson foirm clàraidh agus fios mar a phàigheas sibh £100. (Às dèidh Diluain 2mh Dàmhair).
Thèid fiosrachadh mionaideach do phàrantan / luchd-dìon tràth anns an Dùbhlachd, le clàr-ama agus liosta uidheamachd, Bidh uidheamachd teignigeach sgithidh (mar eiseamplar clogaidean, bòtannan sgithidh, paidhir sgithean, pòlaichean) mar phàirt de phrìs a’ champa.
Ma tha ceist agaibh, faodaidh sibh bruidhinn ri oifigear ChnaG nur sgìre fhèin, air no cuiribh fòn dhan oifis againn ann an Inbhir Nis air 01463-234138.
Leis gach deagh dhùrachd,
Sgioba ChnaG
Youth Winter Camp,
Saturday 17th – Wednesday 21st February 2024,
For S1 – S3,
Badaguish, by Aviemore
We have organised a Gaelic-medium youth winter camp for the half-term break in February 2024. The trip is aimed at young people from S1 to S3. The Camp will begin late afternoon on the Saturday, and will finish on the Wednesday morning.
We hope to partake in 3 full days of skiing. In the event of disruption to this plan because of weather factors, we will try out best, as a ‘Plan B’, to offer equivalent alternative, fun activities in the Aviemore area, that all the young people will enjoy.
All levels of skiing ability are welcome, including complete beginners. The young people and our leaders will be staying in a well equiped lodge at Badaguish, near Aviemore. All meals will be provided.
The price of the Winter Camp will be £300. This includes all skiing activities, food and accommodation.
These CnaG winter camps are very popular, with opportunities for the young people to make new friends with other young Gaelic speakers. Comunn na Gàidhlig and Spòrs Gàidhlig have a capable and experienced youth team.
To reserve a place on this trip, please go online to www.spors.scot, where you will find a link to an online registration form, and details of how to pay the deposit of £100. (After Monday 2nd October).
More detailed information will be sent to parents / guardians in early December, including itinerary and kit list. Any technical ski equipment hire (such as helmets, ski boots, skis and ski poles) will be included in the camp price.
If you wish to speak to a member of our team, please telephone our office in Inverness on 01463-234138.
Leis gach deagh dhùrachd,
Sgioba ChnaG

Campa Sradagan (1) 2024 - Fairburn, £330
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-05
Tha CnaG a’ dol a chumail dà champa Sradagan ann an 2024. Às dèidh dhuinn fios fhaighinn air cho mòr ’s a chòrd Ionad Fairburn an uiridh ri òigridh agus luchd-obrach, tha sinn gu bhith a’ tilleadh ann airson dàrna bliadhna! Tha Ionad Chur-Seachadan Fairburn faisg air Inbhir Pheotharain, agus mu 20 mìle tuath air Inbhir Nis. Mar às àbhaist bidh am prògram againn làn de spòrs ‘s fealla-dha! Thigeabh còmhla rinn!
‘S e cothrom air leth a tha seo eòlas a chur air clann eile aig a bheil Gàidhlig ann an suidheachadh spòrsail agus comhurtail. Thèid barrachd fios mun phrògram fhoillseachadh rè ùine, ach faodaidh sibh a bhith cìnnteach gum bith e ìnntinneach is tarruingeach – agus air fad tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig – a’ toirt cothrom dhan chlann an cuid Gàidhlig a chleachdadh taobh a-muigh na sgoile.
Tha na campaichean seo fosgailte do chloinn 8+ gu 12 agus a tha ann am foghlam Gàidhlig. Feumaidh gach com-pàirtiche a bhith sa bhun-sgoil no dìreach às dèidh na bun-sgoile fhàgail.
Cosgaidh an campa £330 uile gu lèir, ach chan eil a dhìth oirnn an toiseach ach £100 airson àite a ghlèidheadh air a’ champa. Bidh an còrr, £230, ri phàigheadh aig toiseach an t-Ògmhios. B’fheudar do Fairburn £43 gach pàiste a chur ri prìs a’ champa am bliadhna. Gus pàrantan a chuideachadh, chan eil CnaG ach air £30 a chur ri prìs slàn a’ champa.
Tha an cosgais seo a’ gabhail a-steach biadh, àite-fuirich agus gach cur-seachad air a’ phrògram. Bidh sinn a’ sùileachadh gun toir pàrantan an cuid cloinne chun champ agus a thighinn dhan togail aig deireadh na seachdain – ach ma tha ceistean na dùbhlain agaibh a thaobh siubhal leig fios dhuinn. Mathaid gum bith cothrom aig pàrantan obrachadh còmhla airson an uallach seo a roinn eatorra.
CnaG will be running two Sradagan Camps in 2024. Following very positive feedback from young people and staff in 2023 about the Fairburn Activity Centre, we’ll be returning there for a second year! The Fairburn Activity Centre is near Dingwall, and about 20 miles north of Inverness. As always we’ll have a fun-packed and exciting programme! Come and join us!
Campa Sradagan are popular and well-established Gaelic-medium events allowing young Gaelic speakers or learners to meet new friends. Full details of the programme will be available in due course, but you can be sure it will be interesting and engaging – and completely through the medium of Gaelic – giving the children a chance to use their Gaelic outside the classroom.
These camps are open to young people aged 8-12 and who are currently in, or have just left, GME at primary level.
The camp will cost a total of £330, but we will only require an initial deposit of £100 to book a place. The balance, £230 will be due at the beginning of June. Due to their increased costs, Fairburn has increased the price per child by £43 this year – however CnaG has only raised the total price camp by £30 in order to assist parents as much as possible.
This price includes accommodation, food and all the programme activities. We will expect parents to bring their children too the camp, and to collect them at the end of the week – but please speak to us if you have any questions about travel – there may be opportunities to work with other parents to share this responsibility.

Bòrd-seasaimh le Spòrs Gàidhlig | Stand-up Paddleboarding with Spòrs Gàidhlig 🌊🏄☀️
2024-07-19 09:00 - 12:00
Tromhadaibh còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig airson seisean spòrsail a-muigh air an uisge air bùird-seasaimh.
Tha an seisean seo fosgailte do dhuine sam bith eadar C6-S4, agus bidh e a’ gabhail àite 0900-1200, Dihaoine 19 Iuchair 2024.
Bidh sinn uile a’ coinneachadh aig raon-chàraichean Sràid Sand aig 0900, airson siubhal dhan làrach ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig.
Uidheamachd a dh’fheumas daoine thoirt leotha:

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge
Grèim-bidhe
Botal-uisge
Cuingidhean leigheis sam bith (bidh pocannan tioram againn air an son)
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.

Join Spòrs Gàidhlig for a fun filled session out on the paddleboards.
This session is open to anyone in P6-S4, and will take place 0900-1200, Friday 19 July 2024.
We will all meet at Sand Street car park at 0900, before travelling to the paddling venue in the Spòrs Gàidhlig minibus.
Equipment that participants should have with them:

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water
A snack for afterwards
A bottle of water
Any medication required (dry bags provided)
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.

Faodar ceistean sam bith mu seo a chur gu Koren Pickering, koren@cnag.org.uk
Please feel free to contact Koren Pickering with any queries, koren@cnag.org.uk

Làithean Beinne - Two days of hillwalking in the Highlands! 22-23 July
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-23 | Inbhir Nis ¦ Inverness, 5 Mitchell's Lane, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3HQ, United Kingdom
Thigibh còmhla ri iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig airson dà latha de choiseachd nam beann air a’ Ghàidhealtachd.
Ma bha sibh a-riamh a’ sireadh cothrom dhol a-mach dha na beanntan sònraichte a th’ againn air an stàirsnich air a’ Ghàidhealtachd, ’s e seo e! Gheibh com-pàirtichean taic, stiùir agus cothrom fois a ghabhail air àrainn alainn a’ bhlàr a-muigh.
Tha fàilte air clann eadar aois C6-S2 (às dèidh na saor-làithean) airson gun ach £10 airson an dà latha.
Bidh sinn a’ coinneachadh uile aig 0930 aiteigin a thèid ainmeachadh nas fhaisge air an àm, ach tha e coltach gur ann faisg air sgìre Inbhir Nis a bhios sinn airson a’ chiad latha. Bidh sinn deiseil agus air ais airson mu 1600.
Tha an tachartas seo ga ruith mar chom-pàirteachais eadar Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd, Iomairt CnaG Inbhir Nis agus Spòrs Gàidhlig.
Cuiribh fios oirnn aig fios@spors.scot airson barrachd fiosrachaidh.

Join Spòrs Gàidhlig for two days of hillwalking in the Highlands.
If you were ever looking for the right opportunity to go out and explore the amazing hills on our doorstep, this is your chance! Participants will receive support, direction and an opportunity to relax in the amazing environment that are the Scottish uplands.
Young people that will be in P6-S2 after the summer holidays are welcome on these days, for only £10 altogether.
We will meet at 0930 at a location that will be named closer to the date (considering weather!) but it’s likely to be in the Inverness area. We will be back at the meeting point for 1600.

This event is being organised in collaboration between The Highland Council, Comunn na Gàidhlig’s Inverness Initiative and Spòrs Gàidhlig.
Contact us via fios@spors.scot for more info.

Dùbhlan Beinne an t-Samhraidh | Summer Mountain Expedition ⛰️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2024-07-29 - 2024-08-02 | Inbhir Nis ¦ Inverness, 5 Mitchell's Lane, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3HQ, United Kingdom
Thigibh còmhla rinn air turas mòr Spòrs Ghàidhlig ann an 2024: Cuairt Beinne an t-Samhraidh air Gàidhealtachd!
Thairis air còig làithean, gabhaidh sinn sgrìob iongantach air chois thar bheanntan, mhonaidhean agus glinn gus cuairt mhòr adhartach a choileanadh. Leasachaidh sinn ar sgilean beinne agus togaidh sinn misneachd phearsanta le a bhith an sàs ann an dùbhlan mòr mar bhall de sgioba. Campachaidh sinn fad ceithir oidhcheannan agus gluaisidh sinn tro àrainneachd nam beann agus sinn a’ giùlan gach nì a bhios a dhìth oirnn. Ruigidh sinn mullaich àrda agus gheibh sinn seallaidhean riochdail den Ghàidhealtachd nach fhaighear ach le beagan spàirn!
Thig a’ bhuidheann còmhla ann an Inbhir Nis air madainn Diluain. Cuiridh sinn an uairsin an uidheamachd againn air dòigh agus thèid sinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu toiseach na cuairt againn. Tha sinn a dh’aona ghnothach air an t-slighe a ghabhas sinn fhàgail fosgailte gus am faod sinn a dhol air tòir deagh aimsir agus a’ chuairt as tlachdmhoire ’s as urrainn dhuinn a choileanadh air an t-seachdain. Tachraidh a’ chuairt taobh a-staigh sgìre Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd ge tà, agus le deagh aimsir bidh sinn ag amas air sgìrean fàsail a leithid Cnòideart, Cinn t-Sàile, Ros an Iar no Asainte.
Bheir an turas adhartach a tha seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin a ghiùlan ann an dòigh èifeachdach agus airson ghnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd agus cur an-àirde teanta a dhèanamh dhaibh fhèin, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig.
A thuilleadh air a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde. ‘S ann air na tursan mòra, diana seo a chì sinn an t-adhartas agus misneachadh as motha a thaobh Gàidhlig, ach cha tig sin mura bi a’ bhuidheann gu lèir deònach a’ Ghàidhlig a bhruidhinn.
Fosgailte gu S3-6.

Join us on Spòrs Gàidhlig’s big summer mountain challenge 2024!
Over five days, between 29th July and 2nd August 2024 we will embark on an epic journey through the mountains, and glens of the Highlands. We will learn mountain skills and build confidence by undertaking a real challenge as part of a group. We will wild camp for four nights and move through the mountainous environment carrying everything we need to be self-sufficient. High summits will be reached and we will get magnificent views of the Highland landscape only seen by those willing to put in a special effort.
The group will meet in Inverness on Monday 29th July. We will prepare equipment, pack our bags and depart in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus to the start of our expedition. We will then spend 4 days on a spectacular mountain walking and camping adventure. On Friday 2nd August we will be met in the morning by the Spòrs Gàidhlig bus and go for lunch in a local restaurant before returning to Inverness in the afternoon to travel home.
We have deliberately left the exact route and area we will be aiming for open until just before the trip. This will give us maximum flexibility and allow us to chase good weather to give the group the absolute best experience of the Scottish mountains possible. The trip will happen within the Highland Council area, and with favourable conditions we will aim to journey into a remote area such as is found in Knoydart, Kintail, Wester Ross or Assynt.
This trip for competent young people will offer great opportunities for personal development. Each individual will have a responsibility to work effectively as part of the team and carry out tasks like cooking camp meals and putting up their tents under the guidance of Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors.

Gàidhlig
This is a trip for fluent Gaelic speakers. It is on multi-day trips such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We aim to create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.
How difficult will the trip be?
This trip is suitable for active individuals in S3-6 who are prepared for a challenge in the outdoors.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires concerted effort to complete, both while travelling and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp, preparing food and dealing with inclement weather. We will be moving in mountainous terrain while carrying everything we need to look after ourselves, including sleeping bags, tents and stoves.
We will aim to reach Munro summits, and the days will include significant elevation gain as weather allows.
The committing and challenging nature of this expedition means that it is not suitable for those who do not have a genuine interest in the activity. We would ask that participants understand the challenges that will be involved and, simply put, actually want to be there.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, they hold the Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!

Will you explain how equipment is used?
Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings will be given on all equipment. Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors will ensure that everyone knows how to safely use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required, and throughout the trip participants will learn how to effectively look after themselves in mountainous environments.
What equipment do you provide?

Dry bags
Tent
Sleeping bag
Basic roll-up camping mat
Camping stoves and fuel
Food for 3 meals each day. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want)

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.
An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.
Open to Gaelic-speaking teenagers who will be in S3-S6 after the summer holidays.
* The Highland Council Gaelic Team have provided funding to subsidise 9 places on this trip exclusively for young people from within the Highland Council area. These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. *
Spòrs Gàidhlig reserves the right to refuse a place on this trip to anyone they do not feel meets the required level of skill, fitness or commitment to maintaining the Gaelic environment within the group.
This trip would qualify as a suitable practice expedition for the Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Sligheadaireachd le Spòrs Gàidhlig aig a' Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail | Orienteering with Spòrs Gàidhlig at the Royal National Mòd | P4-7 🧭🏃‍♀🗺️
2024-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Ganavan, Ganavan Sands Car Park, Oban, PA34 5TU, United Kingdom
Bheil sibh farpaiseach? An caomh leibh dùbhlan spòrsail? Thigibh dhan tachartas sligheadaireachd aig Spòrs Gàidhlig aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta ann an Loch Abar! Cleachdaidh sinn mapaichean gus eòlas a chur air làrach shònraichte, eireachdail _______, agus bidh co-fharpais againn far am bi agaibh ri bhith luath agus seòlta gus an gnothach a dhèanamh air a’ chùrsa sligheadaireachd a stèidheachas sinn. Bidh duaisean rim buannachadh agus spòrs mòr aig a h-uile duine! Fosgailte do P5-S3. 🧭🏃‍♀🗺️
Coinnichidh sinn ribh aig Tràigh Ghainneamhain: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzeNXNDmr4vn8CPz5
Feumaidh gach pàiste a thig ann na leanas:

Botal uisge
Greim bìdh
Aodach blàth
Seacaid dhìonach
Brògan a tha iomchaidh airson a’ bhlàir a-muigh (trèinearan no bòtannan coiseachd as fheàrr!)
Cungaidhean leigheis sam bith a bhios a dhìth orra

Ma bhios strì agaibh faighinn suas an rathad a Ghainneamhan, bidh meanbh-bhus Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ fàgail Talla a’ Chorrain aig 13:45 le 15 àiteachan agus a’ falbh dhan àite coinneachaidh.
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Spòrs Gàidhlig’s orienteering challenge at the National Mòd in Òban will be an exciting and fun challenge for young Gaelic speakers in P4-7. We will use maps to get to know the beautiful area around Ganavan and then you can get stuck into the orienteering course we have set out. Fun for all, in beautiful surroundings, and prizes to be won! 🧭🏃‍♀🗺️
The meeting place will be at the Ganavan Sands carpark: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzeNXNDmr4vn8CPz5
Every participant bust bring the following with them:

A water bottle
A small snack
Warm clothing
A waterproof jacket
Outdoor footwear (trainers or walking boots)
Any medication they require.

If you might struggle to make it up the road to Ganavan, Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus will be leaving the Corran Halls at 13:45 and driving to the meeting place, with 15 seats available.

Bòrd-seasaimh le Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd Nàiseanta 2024 | P5-7 | An t-Òban 🌊🏄☀️
2024-10-15 13:30 - 16:30 | An t-Òban, Corran Halls, 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AB
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd an Òbain 2024! Anns na seiseanan seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn san sgìre bhòidhich seo de dh’Earra-ghàidheal. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha clann ann am P5-7 a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo. Chan fheum eòlas sam bith a bhith agaibh air bòrd-seasaimh mar tha.
Càite? Coinnichidh sinn taobh a-muigh Talla a’ Chorrain agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha.
Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Grèim-bìdh
Botal-uisge
Cuingidhean leigheis sam bith a-rèir ur feumalchdan
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid claiseachd no sreap, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.
Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig at the National Mòd 2024! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards in the beautiful area around Oban. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for children in P5-7 who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? We will meet outside the Corran Halls and drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A snack
A bottle of water
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
In the case of unsuitable weather, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity such as gorge scrambling or rock-climbing, or to cancel the activity altogether.

Bòrd-seasaimh le Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd Nàiseanta 2024 | S1-4 | An t-Òban 🌊🏄☀️
2024-10-16 13:30 - 16:30 | An t-Òban, Corran Halls, 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AB
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd an Òbain 2024! Anns na seiseanan seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn san sgìre bhòidhich seo de dh’Earra-ghàidheal. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha deugairean ann an S1-4 a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo. Chan fheum eòlas sam bith a bhith agaibh air bòrd-seasaimh mar tha.
Càite? Coinnichidh sinn taobh a-muigh Talla a’ Chorrain agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha.
Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Grèim-bìdh
Botal-uisge
Cuingidhean leigheis sam bith a-rèir ur feumalchdan
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid claiseachd no sreap, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.
Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig at the National Mòd 2024! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards in the beautiful area around Oban. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for teenagers in S1-4 who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? We will meet outside the Corran Halls and drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A snack
A bottle of water
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
In the case of unsuitable weather, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity such as gorge scrambling or rock-climbing, or to cancel the activity altogether.

Bòrd-seasaimh le Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd Nàiseanta 2024 | Inbhich | An t-Òban 🌊🏄☀️
2024-10-17 10:30 - 13:30 | An t-Òban, Corran Halls, 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AB
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd an Òbain 2024! Anns na seiseanan seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn san sgìre bhòidhich seo de dh’Earra-ghàidheal. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha inbhich aois 18+ a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo. Chan fheum eòlas sam bith a bhith agaibh air bòrd-seasaimh mar tha.
Càite? Coinnichidh sinn taobh a-muigh Talla a’ Chorrain agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha.
Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Grèim-bìdh
Botal-uisge
Cuingidhean leigheis sam bith a-rèir ur feumalchdan
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid claiseachd no sreap, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.
Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig at the National Mòd 2024! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards in the beautiful area around Oban. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for adults aged 18+ who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? We will meet outside the Corran Halls and drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A snack
A bottle of water
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
In the case of unsuitable weather, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity such as gorge scrambling or rock-climbing, or to cancel the activity altogether.

Campa Spòrs anns na Torran S1-S3 | Multi Activity Camp S1-S3 @ Torrin, Isle of Skye ⛰️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-25 | Inbhir Nis ¦ Inverness, 5 Mitchell's Lane, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3HQ, United Kingdom
Thigibh còmhla ri iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig airson campa air leth san Eilean Sgitheanach, a’ rùrach am measg beanntan agus uisgeachan an Eilein, uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Fad còig lathaichean, eadar 21-25 Dàmhair, gheibh sibh bogadh ceart ann an cànain, cultar agus cur-seachadan adhartach agus inntinneach, a thuilleadh air cothroman am pailt eòlas a chur air càirdean sean is ùr ann an àrainneachd shònraichte.
Gabhaidh sinn ris an aimsir a gheibh sinn air an t-seachdain, ach tha sinn an dùil gum bi claiseachd, bòrd-seasaimh, coiseachd nam beann, sreap agus cuairtean cultarail an lùib a’ phrògraim!
Coinnichidh sinn aig an àite-fuirich airson na seachdain feasgar Diluain 21mh Dàmhair, agus ’s e siud Taigh Bunca na Torran. Faodaidh daoine ar coinneachadh ann an Inbhir Nis sa mhadainn agus siubhail còmhla rinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, ma thogras iad.
Bheir an campa seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin ullachadh agus a ghiùilan airson a bhith a’ gabhail dleastanas airson ghnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd, glanadh agus agus eile, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig.
A thuilleadh air a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde. ‘S ann aig tachartasan nas fhaide mar seo a chì sinn an t-adhartas agus misneachadh as motha a thaobh Gàidhlig, ach cha tig sin mura bi a’ bhuidheann gu lèir deònach a’ Ghàidhlig a bhruidhinn.

Join us for an adventure camp with Spòrs Gàidhlig in the Isle of Skye, exploring the island’s mountains, gorges and lochs with a fun-packed programme all through the medium of Gaelic!
Over five days, between 21-25 October 2024, participants will be fully immersed in adventurous activities, cultural exploration and the Gaelic language, as well getting to know friends new and old in an amazing environment.
We will have to adapt to the autumnal weather, but we expect the programme to feature paddleboarding, a mountain adventure, climbing, gorge scrambling, cultural excursions and more!
The camp will be based at Torrin Bunkhouse in Skye, where we will meet on the afternoon of Monday 21st October. Participants are welcome to meet us in Inverness in the morning and travel to Skye in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus if they would prefer.
This camp for competent young people will offer great opportunities for personal development. Each individual will have a responsibility to work effectively as part of the team and carry out tasks like cooking meals, cleaning up and being ready for the day’s tasks, under the guidance of Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors.

Gàidhlig
This is a camp for fluent Gaelic speakers. It is during multi-day events such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We aim to create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.
How difficult will the camps activities be?
This trip is suitable for active individuals in S1-3 who are prepared for a challenge in the outdoors.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day camp like this requires concerted effort to complete not only the day’s excursions but also evening tasks relating to preparing food, managing equipment and looking after our accommodation.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!

What equipment do you provide?

Food for 3 meals each day. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want
All technical equipment (paddleboards, wetsuits etc)

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.
An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.
Open to Gaelic-speaking teenagers in S1-S3 after the 2024 summer holidays.

Bòrd-seasaimh ann am Barraigh | P7-S3 | Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Barra 🌊🏄☀️
2025-04-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Barraigh
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig ann am Barraigh! Anns an t-seisean seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn mun-cuairt air na cladaichean àlainn ann am Barraigh. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha deugairean ann an S1-4 a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo. Chan fheum eòlas sam bith a bhith agaibh air bòrd-seasaimh mar tha.
Càite? Coinnichidh sinn aig pàirc chàraichean Marina Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha agus feumlachdan na buidhne.

Cuin? Dimàirt 8mh Giblean 2025. Coinnichidh sinn aig 09:30 agus bidh sinn air ais aig 16:00.

Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Biadh airson lòn
Botal-uisge (co-dhiù 1 litre)
Cuingidhean leigheis sam bith a-rèir ur feumalchdan
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.
Cé-ghrèine

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid sreap, coiseachd is sgràmlachadh, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.

Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig in Barra! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards off of Barra’s beautiful beaches. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for young people in P7-S3 who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? We will meet at the Castlebay Marina Carpark and drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus. The exact venue will depend on the weather and the group’s needs.
When? We will meet at 09:30 and be back at 16:00.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A packed lunch
A bottle of water (at least 1 litre)
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.
Sun cream

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
In the case of unsuitable weather or sea conditions, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity such as rock-climbing and abseiling, coastal walking and scrambling or to cancel the activity altogether.

Cuairt Campachaidh ann an Uibhist | Uist Hillwalking Expedition ⛰️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-10 | Uibhist a Deas
Trobhad còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig air cuairt iongantach agus spòrsail, a’ coiseachd agus a’ campachadh ann an Uibhist!
Thairis air dà latha agus oidhche, gabhaidh sinn sgrìob tro sgìre gharbh nam beann air taobh an ear an eilein, far nach eil daoine idir a’ fuireach san latha an-diugh. Mar sgioba, bheir sinn leinn gach nì a bhios a dhìth oirnn airson campachadh, còcaireachd agus coiseachd a-muigh anns na monaidhean. ’S e sàr-chothrom a bhios an seo sgilean ùra ionnsachadh agus eòlas fhaighinn den tìr agus mar as urra dhuinn tlachd a ghbahail àiste. Chì sinn seallaidhean mìorbhaileach agus coileanaidh sinn dùbhlan mar sgioba.
Thig a’ bhuidheann ri chèile aig Talla an Ìochdair aig 10:00, far an ullaich sinn na bhios a dhìth oirnn airson an turais. An uairsin falbhaidh sinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu toiseach na cuairt againn, agus thèid sinn a-mach gu na monaidhean fad dà latha. Bidh an t-slighe againn a-rèir na h-aimsir agus comasan is miann na buidhne, ach bidh cothrom againn air na beanntan a dhìreadh, no cuairt a ghabhail timcheall air a’ chosta. Aig deireadh na cuairt, tillidh sinn chun an Ìochdair anns a’ bhus agus bidh a h-uile duine deiseil falbh dhachaigh aig 13:30.
Bheir an turas a tha seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin a ghiùlan ann an dòigh èifeachdach agus airson ghnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd agus cur an-àirde teanta a dhèanamh dhaibh fhèin, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig.
’S ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bhios a’ chuairt a tha seo, agus gheibh a h-uile duine a bhios an lathair fìor bhogadh sa chànan. Leis a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde.
Fosgailte gu S1-4.

Join Spòrs Gàidhlig for an exciting hillwalking and camping trip in Uist!
Over two days and one night, we will embark on an epic journey through the wild and uninhabited east coast of the island. The trip will be an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and build confidence as part of a group. We will wild camp and carry everything we need to be self-sufficient, camping, cooking and moving through the island environment. Every part of the trip will happen in Gaelic, and under the guidance of Spòrs Gàidhlig’s experienced instructors.
The group will meet at Ìochdar Hall on at 10:00 on Wednesday 9th April. We will prepare equipment, pack our bags and depart in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus to the start of our expedition. We will then spend 2 days on a spectacular walking and camping adventure. On Thursday 10th April we will return in the bus to Ìochdar and be finished by 13:30.

Gàidhlig
This is a trip for fluent Gaelic speakers. It is on multi-day trips such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.
How difficult will the trip be?
This trip is for fluent Gaelic speakers in S1-4 who enjoy spending time in the outdoors and have a basic level of fitness.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires effort to complete, both while travelling and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp, preparing food and dealing with potentially inclement weather. We will be moving in rough terrain while carrying everything we need to look after ourselves, including sleeping bags, tents and stoves.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, the lead instructor holds the Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!

Will you explain how equipment is used?
Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings will be given on all equipment. Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors will ensure that everyone knows how to safely use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required, and throughout the trip participants will learn how to effectively look after themselves in mountainous environments.
What equipment do you provide?

Dry bags
Tent
Sleeping bag
Basic roll-up camping mat
Camping stoves and fuel
Food for each day’s meals. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want)
We have a selection of waterproof jackets and trousers for participant use

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.
An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.
Open to Gaelic-speaking teenagers in P7-S4.
Spòrs Gàidhlig reserves the right to refuse a place on this trip to anyone they do not feel meets the required level of skill, fitness or commitment to maintaining the Gaelic environment within the group.
Le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig agus Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

Cuairt Campachaidh ann an Leòdhas | Lewis Coastal Camping Expedition ⛰️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-12 | Steòrnabhagh
Trobhad còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig air cuairt iongantach agus spòrsail, a’ coiseachd agus a’ campachadh ann an Leòdhas!
Thairis air dà latha agus oidhche, gabhaidh sinn sgrìob eadar Tolostadh bho Thuath agus Sgiogarstaigh, tro sgìre gharbh air taobh an ear an eilein, far nach eil daoine idir a’ fuireach san latha an-diugh. Mar sgioba, bheir sinn leinn gach nì a bhios a dhìth oirnn airson campachadh, còcaireachd agus coiseachd a-muigh anns na monaidhean. ’S e sàr-chothrom a bhios an seo sgilean ùra ionnsachadh agus eòlas fhaighinn den tìr agus mar as urra dhuinn tlachd a ghbahail àiste. Chì sinn seallaidhean mìorbhaileach agus coileanaidh sinn dùbhlan mar sgioba.
Thig a’ bhuidheann ri chèile aig pàirc-chàraichean Mhol a Deas aig 10:00. Thèid sinn an uairsin ann am meanbh-bhus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu Ionad Cholla, far an ullaich sinn na bhios a dhìth oirnn airson an turais. An uairsin falbhaidh sinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu toiseach na cuairt againn ann an Tolostadh, agus thèid sinn a-mach gu na monaidhean fad dà latha. Leanaidh sinn slighe iongantach eadar Tolastadh bho Thuath agus Sgiogarstaigh, far am faic sinn creagan àrda, tràighean àlainn agus na h-àirighean ainmeil deas air Nis. Aig deireadh na cuairt, tillidh sinn gu Steòrnabhagh anns a’ bhus agus bidh a h-uile duine deiseil falbh dhachaigh aig 16:30.
Bheir an turas a tha seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin a ghiùlan ann an dòigh èifeachdach agus airson ghnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd agus cur an-àirde teanta a dhèanamh dhaibh fhèin, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig.
’S ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bhios a’ chuairt a tha seo, agus gheibh a h-uile duine a bhios an lathair fìor bhogadh sa chànan. Leis a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde.
Fosgailte gu S1-4.

Join Spòrs Gàidhlig for an exciting walking and camping adventure in Lewis!
Over two days and one night, we will embark on an epic journey through the wild and uninhabited east coast of the island. The trip will be an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and build confidence as part of a group. We will wild camp and carry everything we need to be self-sufficient, camping, cooking and moving through the island environment. Every part of the trip will happen in Gaelic, and under the guidance of Spòrs Gàidhlig’s experienced instructors.
The group will meet at the South Beach Car Park in Stornoway at 10:00 on Friday 11th April. We will then drive in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus to the Coll Centre to prepare equipment, pack our bags and depart to the start of our expedition in Tolsta. We will then spend 2 days on a spectacular walking and camping adventure. On Saturday 12th April we will return in the bus to Stornoway and be finished by 16:30.

Gàidhlig
This is a trip for fluent Gaelic speakers. It is on multi-day trips such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.
How difficult will the trip be?
This trip is for fluent Gaelic speakers in S1-4 who enjoy spending time in the outdoors and have a basic level of fitness.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires effort to complete, both while travelling and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp, preparing food and dealing with potentially inclement weather. We will be moving in rough terrain while carrying everything we need to look after ourselves, including sleeping bags, tents and stoves.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, the lead instructor holds the Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!

Will you explain how equipment is used?
Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings will be given on all equipment. Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors will ensure that everyone knows how to safely use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required, and throughout the trip participants will learn how to effectively look after themselves in mountainous environments.
What equipment do you provide?

Dry bags
Tent
Sleeping bag
Basic roll-up camping mat
Camping stoves and fuel
Food for each day’s meals. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want)
We have a selection of waterproof jackets and trousers for participant use

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.
An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.
Open to Gaelic-speaking teenagers in S1-S4.
Spòrs Gàidhlig reserves the right to refuse a place on this trip to anyone they do not feel meets the required level of skill, fitness or commitment to maintaining the Gaelic environment within the group.
Le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig agus Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

Bòrd-seasaimh le Spòrs Gàidhlig anns Na Hearadh | S1-6 | Paddleboarding with Spòrs Gàidhlig in Harris 🌊🏄☀️
2025-04-18 09:30 - 15:30 | Na Hearadh
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig anns Na Hearadh! Anns an t-seisean seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn mun-cuairt air na cladaichean àlainn ann am Barraigh. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha deugairean ann an S1-6 a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo.
Càite? Coinnichidh sinn aig pàirc chàraichean Pàirc Chàraichrean nam Busaichean san Tairbeart agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha agus feumlachdan na buidhne.

Cuin? Dihaoine 18mh Giblean 2025. Coinnichidh sinn aig 09:30 agus bidh sinn air ais aig 15:30.

Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Biadh airson lòn
Botal-uisge (co-dhiù 1 litre)
Cuingidhean leigheis sam bith a-rèir ur feumalchdan
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.
Cé-ghrèine

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid sreap, coiseachd is sgràmlachadh, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.

Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig in Harris! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards on the sea around the island. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for young people in S1-6 who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? We will meet at the Bus Carpark in Tarbert and drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus. The exact venue will depend on the weather and the group’s needs.
When? We will meet at 09:30 and be back at 15:30.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A packed lunch
A bottle of water (at least 1 litre)
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.
Sun cream

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
In the case of unsuitable weather or sea conditions, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity such as rock-climbing and abseiling, coastal walking and scrambling or to cancel the activity altogether.

Bòrd-seasaimh le Spòrs Gàidhlig ann an Loch a Tuath | P6-S3 | Paddleboarding with Spòrs Gàidhlig in Broad Bay 🌊🏄☀️
2025-07-14 09:30 - 16:30 | Steòrnabhagh
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig ann an sgìre Loch a Tuath! Anns an t-seisean seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn mun-cuairt air na cladaichean àlainn ann an Leòdhas. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha clann ann am P7-S3 a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo.
Càite? Coinnichidh sinn aig pàirc càraichean Mol a Deas ann an Steòrnabhagh agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha agus feumlachdan na buidhne.

Cuin? Diluain 14mh Iuchair 2025. Coinnichidh sinn aig 09:30 agus bidh sinn air ais aig 16:30.

Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Biadh airson lòn
Botal-uisge (co-dhiù 1 litre)
Cungaidhean leigheis sam bith a-rèir ur feumalchdan
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’fheàrr leotha.
Cé-ghrèine

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid sreap, coiseachd is sgràmlachadh, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.

Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig! In this sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards on the sea or a freshwater loch. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for young people in P7-S3 who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? We will meet at the South Beach Car Park in Stornaway and drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus. The exact venue will depend on the weather and the group’s needs.
When? We will meet at 09:30 and be back at 16:30.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A packed lunch
A bottle of water (at least 1 litre)
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them but Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors will check that it is suitable.
Sun cream

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.
In the case of unsuitable weather or sea conditions, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity in Gaelic such as rock-climbing and abseiling, coastal walking and scrambling or to cancel the session altogether.

This event is being jointly organised by Spòrs Gàidhlig and Comunn na Gàidhlig, with generous support from Lewis Wind Power.

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Turas bùird-sheasaimh dha na Hearadh | Stand-Up Paddleboarding Trip to Harris
2025-07-17 09:00 - 19:30 | An t-Òb, Bun-sgoil an Tòib, Leverburgh, HS5 3TS, United Kingdom
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig anns Na Hearadh! Anns an t-seisean seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird-seasaimh againn mun cuairt air na cladaichean àlainn anns na Hearadh. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean ùra, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd – uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Cò dha? ‘S ann dha clann P6-S6 às Uibhist a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig a bhios an seisean seo.
Càite? Coinnichidh Màiri Anna Chaimbeul agus Fìona Nic a’ Phìocair, oifigearan Chomunn na Gàidhlig, ribh aig Ionad Bàta-Aiseig Bheàrnaraigh is thèid sibh air an aiseag comhla dhan Òb. Coinnichidh sinn an uair sin ri sgioba Spòrs Gàidhlig agus thèid sinn gu làrach ionadail iomchaidh ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig, a-rèir na h-aimsir air an latha agus feumlachdan na buidhne.
Cuin? Diardaoin 17mh Iuchair 2025. Coinnichidh sinn aig 09:00 ann am Bearnaraigh agus bidh sinn air ais aig 19:30.
Dè bhios a dhìth orm?

Deise-snàmh/briogais snàmh (nochd le seo fo ur n-aodach!)
Brògan a thèid dhan uisge. Seann trèinearan, bòtannan uisge, msaa.
Biadh airson lòn + greimean-bìdh (bidh sinn a-muigh fad an latha is mar sin bidh tòrr bìdh a dhìth)
Botal-uisge (co-dhiù 1 litre)
Cungaidhean-leigheis sam bith a bhios a dhìth air com-pàirtichean
Aodach agus brògan tioram airson às dèidh làimh
Searbhadair
Ma tha deise-fliuch aig com-pàirtichean iad fhèin, faodaidh iad sin a thoirt leotha ma ’s e siud a b’ fheàrr leotha, ach thèid iad seo a sgrùdadh le sgioba Spòrs Gàidhlig.
Cè-ghrèine

Bheir Spòrs Gàidhlig seachad bòrd-seasaimh, ràmh, deise-fhliuch agus an uidheamachd theicnigeach eile gu lèir.
Mas e ’s nach bi an aimsir iomchaidh air an latha, tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil an còir an cur-seachad atharrachadh gu rud a leithid sreap, claiseachd, coiseachd is sgràmlachadh, no an tachartas a chur dheth uile gu lèir.
Beurla:
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig in Harris! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards on the sea around the island. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Who for? This session is for young people in P6-S6 from Uist who are fluent in Gaelic. No previous paddleboarding experience is required.
Where? Participants will meet Comunn na Gàidhlig’s officers Màiri Anna Chaimbeul and Fiona MacVicar at Berneray Ferry Terminal and head over on the ferry to Leverburgh drive to a suitable local venue in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus. The exact venue will depend on the weather and the group’s needs.
When? We will meet at 09:00 and be back at 19:30.
What will I need to bring?

Swimsuit/swimshorts – please arrive with this under your clothes already!
Shoes that will be worn in the water. Old trainers, wetsuit boots, etc.
A packed lunch + snacks (we will be out for the full day so bring lots of food)
A bottle of water (at least 1 litre)
Any medication required by participants
Dry clothing and shoes for afterwards
A towel
If participants have their own wetsuit, they are welcome to bring that with them.
Sun cream

Spòrs Gàidhlig will provide all technical equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, wetsuits, etc.

Any queries about travel arrangements from Uist should be directed to Màiri Anna Chaimbeul at mairianna@cnag.org.

In the case of unsuitable weather or sea conditions, Spòrs Gàidhlig reserve the right to offer an alternative activity such as rock-climbing and abseiling, coastal walking and scrambling or to cancel the activity altogether.

Dùbhlan Beinne an t-Samhraidh 2025 | Summer Mountain Expedition 2025 ⛰️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-02 | Inbhir Nis ¦ Inverness, 5 Mitchell's Lane, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3HQ, United Kingdom
Thigibh còmhla rinn air turas mòr Spòrs Ghàidhlig ann an 2025: Dùbhlan Beinne an t-Samhraidh air Gàidhealtachd!
Thairis air sia làithean, gabhaidh sinn sgrìob iongantach air chois thar bheanntan, mhonaidhean agus glinn gus cuairt mhòr adhartach a choileanadh. Leasachaidh sinn ar sgilean beinne agus togaidh sinn misneachd phearsanta le a bhith an sàs ann an dùbhlan mòr mar bhall de sgioba. Campachaidh sinn fad còig oidhcheannan agus gluaisidh sinn tro àrainneachd nam beann agus sinn a’ giùlan gach nì a bhios a dhìth oirnn. Ruigidh sinn mullaich àrda agus gheibh sinn seallaidhean riochdail den Ghàidhealtachd nach fhaighear ach le beagan spàirn!
Thig a’ bhuidheann còmhla anns a’ Ghearasdan aig 11:30 air madainn Diluain 28mh. Cuiridh sinn an uairsin an uidheamachd againn air dòigh agus thèid sinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu toiseach na cuairt ann an Ceann Loch Shubhairne. Às a sin, gabhaidh sinn sgrìob aibheiseach tro sgìre cho garbh agus iomallach ’s a tha na tìr-mòr na h-Alba: Cnòideart.
Thig an turas gu ceann ann an Inbhir Aoidhe air an Dihaoine 1d Lùnastal. Gheibh sinn dìnnear mòr an sin air am bi sinn uile airidh, agus fuirichidh anns an làrach-campachaidh. Madainn Disathairne 2na Lùnastal, gabhaidh sinn an t-aiseag beag a Mhalaig agus mu dheireadh an trèana air ais dhan Ghearasdan airson 12:00.
Bheir an turas adhartach a tha seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin a ghiùlan ann an dòigh èifeachdach agus airson ghnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd agus cur an-àirde teanta a dhèanamh dhaibh fhèin, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig.
A thuilleadh air a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde. ‘S ann air na tursan mòra, diana seo a chì sinn an t-adhartas agus misneachadh as motha a thaobh Gàidhlig, ach cha tig sin mura bi a’ bhuidheann gu lèir deònach a’ Ghàidhlig a bhruidhinn.
Bidh am plana seo a-rèir na h-aimsir. Tha Spòrs Gàidhlig a’ glèidheil na còrach an t-slighe no an turas atharrachdainn mar a mheasas iad iomchaidh. Tha Spòrs Gàidhlig cuideachd a’ glèidheil na còrach neach sam bith
Fosgailte gu S3-6.

Join us on Spòrs Gàidhlig’s big summer mountain challenge 2024!
Over five days, between 28th July and 2nd August 2025 we will embark on an epic journey through the mountains, and glens of Knoydart, one of the most rugged and remote areas of the Highlands. We will learn mountain skills and build confidence by undertaking a real challenge as part of a group. We will camp for five nights and move through the mountainous environment carrying everything we need to be self-sufficient. High summits will be reached and we will get magnificent views of the Highland landscape only seen by those willing to put in a special effort.
The group will meet at 11:30 in Fort William on Monday 28th July. We will prepare equipment, pack our bags and depart in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus to the start of our expedition at Kinlochhourn. We will then spend 5 days on a spectacular mountain walking and camping adventure. On Friday 1st August we will arrive in the most remote village in the UK: Inverie. Here we will get a well-deserved dinner and stay at the village campsite. In the morning of Saturday 2nd August we will take the small Knoydart Ferry to Mallaig and catch the train back to Fort William for lunchtime where the trip will end at 12:00.
This trip for competent young people will offer great opportunities for personal development. Each individual will have a responsibility to work effectively as part of the team and carry out tasks like cooking camp meals and putting up their tents under the guidance of Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors.

Gàidhlig
This is a trip for fluent Gaelic speakers. It is on multi-day trips such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We aim to create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.
How difficult will the trip be?
This trip is suitable for active individuals in S3-6 who are prepared for a challenge in the outdoors.
Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires concerted effort to complete, both while travelling and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp, preparing food and dealing with inclement weather. We will be moving in mountainous terrain while carrying everything we need to look after ourselves, including sleeping bags, tents and stoves.
We will aim to reach Munro summits, and the days will include significant elevation gain as weather allows.
The committing and challenging nature of this expedition means that it is not suitable for those who do not have a genuine interest in the activity. We would ask that participants understand the challenges that will be involved and, simply put, actually want to be there.
What safety precautions do you take?
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, they hold the Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate.
Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows, and a PLB in the group.
Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!

Will you explain how equipment is used?
Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings will be given on all equipment. Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors will ensure that everyone knows how to safely use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required, and throughout the trip participants will learn how to effectively look after themselves in mountainous environments.
What equipment do you provide?

Dry bags
Tent
Sleeping bag
Foam camping mat
Camping stoves and fuel
Food for 3 meals each day. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want)

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.
An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.
Open to Gaelic-speaking teenagers who will be in S3-S6 after the summer holidays.
* The Highland Council Gaelic Team have provided funding to subsidise 6 places on this trip exclusively for young people from within the Highland Council area. These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. *
Spòrs Gàidhlig reserves the right to refuse a place on this trip to anyone they do not feel meets the required level of skill, fitness or commitment to maintaining the Gaelic environment within the group.
This trip would qualify as a suitable practice expedition for the Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
