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Wilson McLeod
@wilsonmcleod.bsky.social
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Emeritus Professor of Gaelic, University of Edinburgh
Dùn Èideann

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 1d
Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 3d
Gu h-àrd air an làimh dheis? (Speech bubble)

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) @sngaidhlig.bsky.social · 3d
Thoiribh sùil air na bhios a’ dol airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 ann an Dùn Èideann agus Lodainn! // Take a closer look at what's on this year for Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026 in Edinburgh & the Lothians!

More info on our website – seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/whats-on/

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 4d
Nan MacKinnon, ‘Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh’ (1902–1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies & her legacy
13 Feb, free online

Nan MacKinnon provided a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition – songs, tales, legends – & personal experience & observation
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar | Celtic & Scottish Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture
An online seminar by Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh), titled 'Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy'.
llc.ed.ac.uk

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 5d
Doubtful - the same survey also seems to have asked about very different matters, eg whether Keir Starmer should step down or facial recognition technology should be used more

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 5d
True certainly but the overwhelming majority of people will not have come close to that level of engagement with the issue. It's actually surprising that that the proportion of "don't knows" in the poll isn't higher

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 5d
But sample sizes for Scotland and Wales small - 6741 adults in GB suggests around 566 in Scotland (8.4% of population) and 324 in Wales (4.8%)

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 5d
Interesting YouGov poll of adults in England, Scotland and Wales shows surprisingly strong support for preserving regional minority languages in the UK, eg Gaelic, Cornish etc. Strongest in Wales and weakest in Scotland (connected to polarisation over independence?)
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yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 7d
Aig taobh na cloiche seo
tha bean mo ghràidh agus mo mheas
agus mo sheachdnar chloinne ’nan luidhe
agus sianar an claogh nan sagart glas.
Callum MacGhrigair

(Transcription and images by Dr Michel Byrne)

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 7d
Gravestone of Catharine Robertson, Buccleuch Parish Church (now Orthodox Community of St Andrew), Chapel St, Edinburgh
English:
Sacred to the memory
Catharine Robertson,
spouse of Malcolm MacGrigor, Printer
who died March 3 1810.

Also Mary and Margaret and their other children who died young

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Alasdair MacCaluim @am-broc.bsky.social · 8d
Cunntas-beachd inntinneach aig YouGov mu mhion-chànanan ann am Breatainn:

yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...

Gu math inntinneach.
#gàidhlig #kernewek #scotsleid #cymraeg
How important, if at all, do you think it is to preserve regional minority languages in the UK, e.g. Gaelic, Cornish etc? | Daily Question
How important, if at all, do you think it is to preserve regional minority languages in the UK, e.g. Gaelic, Cornish etc?
yougov.co.uk

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Obraichean Gàidhlig @obraichean.co.uk · 8d
Tha Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann a' sireadh Oifigear Gàidhlig is Dàimhean Coimhearsnachd
Gaelic and Community Relations Officer
The successful applicant will work with colleagues from across the University, and with partners in other organisations, to undertake key projects that ensure that Gaelic is a visible language on our…
www.obraichean.co.uk

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 9d
Prògram Beò! 🚀 Programme Live! ✨
Eadar ceòl, cultar, coimhearsnachd is còmhradh, tha rudeigin ann airson a h-uile duine aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann!
From music and culture to community and conversation, there's something for everyone at Gaelic Week Edinburgh!
snagde.com

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) @sngaidhlig.bsky.social · 9d
Seo agaibh deagh dhòighean gus pàirt a ghabhail ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! // Here are some fun ways to get involved in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2026! seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/news/
#SeachdainNaGàidhlig

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Peigi MacKillop @peigibheag.bsky.social · 10d
Gaelic Job in Edinburgh!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH784/g...
#Gaelic #Jobs
Gaelic and Community Relations Officer at The University of Edinburgh
Check out jobs.ac.uk for opportunities in professional services, including Gaelic and Community Relations Officer. Apply today and learn more about the role.
www.jobs.ac.uk

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 11d
In the UK academic recession, you will be at one of these stages since many unis buy the same cuts model from the same consultancies. It is always the same process:
*Talk of belt-tightening
*Incidental savings (e.g. printing, refreshments)
*Travel budgets cut
*Promotion freeze (1/4)

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Tog Blog @togblog.ailbhean.co-shaoghal.net.ap.brid.gy · 15d
BBC: 'S fheàrr a bhith seinn na deagh dhàn a chall

Tha seinneadair air aiseirigh a thoirt air seann òrain Ghàidhlig a chaill am fuinn.

Tùs: https://www.bbc.com/naidheachdan/sgeulachdan/c07xyv3pgkvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#Gàidhlig #naidheachdan #Gaelic
'S fheàrr a bhith seinn na deagh dhàn a chall
Tha seinneadair air aiseirigh a thoirt air seann òrain Ghàidhlig a chaill am fuinn.
www.bbc.com

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 15d
Naidheachd bhrònach mu chall sàr-sgoilear a rinn rannsachadh cudromach air Gàidhlig na h-Alba cuideachd, gu h-àraidh dualchainntean Siorrachd Pheairt
scs-dias.bsky.social School of Celtic Studies - Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh DIAS @scs-dias.bsky.social · 15d
Is oth linn a chloisteáil gur cailleadh Máirtín Ó Murchú, a bhí ina ollamh sinsearach anseo agus ina stiúrthóir ar Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh ó 1987 go 1997.
We are saddened by the loss of Máirtín Ó Murchú, former senior professor and Director of SCS between 1987 and 1997.
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Death Notice of An tOllamh Máirtín Ó Murchú (Dublin) | rip.ie
The death has occurred of An tOllamh Máirtín Ó Murchú of Dublin Ireland, on 22/01/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.
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School of Celtic Studies - Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh DIAS @scs-dias.bsky.social · 15d
Is oth linn a chloisteáil gur cailleadh Máirtín Ó Murchú, a bhí ina ollamh sinsearach anseo agus ina stiúrthóir ar Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh ó 1987 go 1997.
We are saddened by the loss of Máirtín Ó Murchú, former senior professor and Director of SCS between 1987 and 1997.
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Death Notice of An tOllamh Máirtín Ó Murchú (Dublin) | rip.ie
The death has occurred of An tOllamh Máirtín Ó Murchú of Dublin Ireland, on 22/01/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.
rip.ie

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 16d
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Andy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · 17d
New analysis from @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social & fellow Unions.

Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni

Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation

Management metrics mislead

Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission

www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...
Depreciating the University of Edinburgh into the Ground — UCU Edinburgh
There are four key takeaways from the University of Edinburgh’s 2024-25 annual report, which this post explores: The University continues to make a sizeable surplus. What financial pressures exi...
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 18d
Very strong new report from the schools inspectorate on Gaelic education in Scotland, with many recommended actions to raise standards, quality and equity. Nursery and high school stages particular causes for concern,along with provision for learners
educationinspectorate.gov.scot/inspection-f...
Evaluating the Quality of Gaelic Education: actions to raise standards, quality and equity in 3-18 Gaelic Education
Inspection findings on the quality of Gaidhlig Education across 3-18, including immersion, leadership, curriculum and learner outomes.
educationinspectorate.gov.scot

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 20d
NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 20d
John MacLeod Memorial Festival 2026
​Edinburgh, 29 January–1 February 2026
A four-day Gaelic cultural festival celebrating the life and legacy of John MacLeod, with lectures, workshops, music and cultural events.
Including our Cruinn Còmhla community day on 31st
www.ancomunn.co.uk/news/acgdeta...

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 23d
Immersion centres like this should be developed for Gaelic in Scotland as well. At the moment children are effectively locked out of Gaelic medium education if they don't start at age 5

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 23d
A new Welsh language immersion centre has opened to support children who are new to Welsh-medium education
New Welsh Language immersion centre opens
A new Welsh language immersion centre has opened to support children who are new to Welsh-medium education. The Brianne Welsh Language Immersion Centre has been launched at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr in Llande...
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Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba @ainmean-aite.bsky.social · 26d
Ainm-àite na Seachdaine
Edinburgh ~ Dùn Èideann 'fort of Èideann'
NT257741

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#AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Placenames #Gaelic

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · Jan 15
Chuir Bòrd na Gàidhlig fàilte air airgead a bharrachd a chaidh ainmeachadh dhan Ghàidhlig ann am buidseat Riaghaltas na h-Alba, ach aig a' cheart àm thuirt iad nach eil e soilleir am bi airgead ùr ann airson amasan Achd nan Cànan Albannach a choileanadh
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Fàilte air airgead a bharrachd do leasachadh na Gàidhlig
Tha Cathraiche BnG
www.bbc.co.uk

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Melissa Terras @melissaterras.bsky.social · Jan 15
Missing from the coverage of redundancies at Edinburgh: this was done in such a haphazard, uncoordinated way, there are now core teams who have gone from 5 people to 1 with no change in workload or pressure and huge loss in knowledge of institutional process. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2576321...
Hundreds of staff leave Edinburgh University amid cuts drive
According to the university, 345 of these departures were the result of a targeted voluntary severance (VS) scheme run by the institution in 2025.
www.heraldscotland.com

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · Jan 14
Increased funding for Gaelic in the new Scottish budget - a 5.2% increase, up to £32.4 million. (As the capital element (the Gaelic Capital Fund) has been frozen, the increase in 'fiscal resource' is actually 6.2%).