Sheila Kidd
@sheilamkidd.bsky.social
Ollamh Litreachas agus Eachdraidh nan Gàidheal | Professor of Gaelic Literature and History @uofglasgow.bsky.social
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/staff/sheilakidd/
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/staff/sheilakidd/
Delighted to see my article on Catrìona nighean Mhic Aonghais, a Mull-born poet living in Greenock, published in the new issue of Aiste clog.glasgow.ac.uk/ojs/index.ph...
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Delighted to see my article on Catrìona nighean Mhic Aonghais, a Mull-born poet living in Greenock, published in the new issue of Aiste clog.glasgow.ac.uk/ojs/index.ph...
Aiste 8 just published with articles by Duncan Sneddon, Mary Low & Michel Byrne, @macailpein.bsky.social and one by myself. clog.glasgow.ac.uk/ojs/index.ph...
![The contents page of Aiste showing:
The Smith and the Sage: An edition of the heroic ballad ‘An Deilgnach Mhor’ by Duncan Sneddon
‘Crìosda Clèireach os ar Cionn’: Reconstructing a vernacular hymn by
Mary Low and Michel Byrne
‘Dùisg thus’ às do chodal’ [‘Wake up from your sleep’]: Catrìona nighean Mhic Aonghais, a fresh voice from nineteenth-century Greenock by Sheila M. Kidd
Aonghas MacEanraig (1866–1937), à Àird nam Murchan: A bheatha agus a chuid sgrìobhaidhean le Tòmas MacAilpein](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pl2z62cfz2amebjtkbcbacpl/bafkreiabk45q6j5emcb3tptckb3hterixy4qwx2bfalsvsasd66wlf65xe@jpeg)
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Aiste 8 just published with articles by Duncan Sneddon, Mary Low & Michel Byrne, @macailpein.bsky.social and one by myself. clog.glasgow.ac.uk/ojs/index.ph...
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Michel Byrne on poet & translator George Campbell Hay | Deòrsa Mac Iain Dheòrsa (1915–1984) – born #OTD, 8 Dec
Gaelic & Scots: Cultural Connections & Inspirations in the 20th Century (Forum for Research on the Languages of Scotland & Ulster webinar, 6 May 2025)
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Gaelic & Scots: Cultural Connections & Inspirations in the 20th Century (Forum for Research on the Languages of Scotland & Ulster webinar, 6 May 2025)
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FRLSU Webinar: Michel Byrne on poet and translator George Campbell Hay | Deòrsa Mac Iain Dheòrsa
YouTube video by FRLSU
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December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Michel Byrne on poet & translator George Campbell Hay | Deòrsa Mac Iain Dheòrsa (1915–1984) – born #OTD, 8 Dec
Gaelic & Scots: Cultural Connections & Inspirations in the 20th Century (Forum for Research on the Languages of Scotland & Ulster webinar, 6 May 2025)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIes...
Gaelic & Scots: Cultural Connections & Inspirations in the 20th Century (Forum for Research on the Languages of Scotland & Ulster webinar, 6 May 2025)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIes...
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Òran don luchd-giùlain chathraichean an Dùn Èideann (Song to the Edinburgh Chairmen)
by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
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by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Òran don luchd-giùlain chathraichean an Dùn Èideann (Song to the Edinburgh Chairmen)
by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...
by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...
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We now welcome submissions for the 2026 Magnus Magnusson Essay Prize, awarded to PG/EC/returning scholars for the best essay on a topic within the Society's remit.
As well as being awarded £500, winners will have their essay published in our journal, Northern Studies.
Deadline: 1 April 2026
As well as being awarded £500, winners will have their essay published in our journal, Northern Studies.
Deadline: 1 April 2026
Magnusson Prize - Scottish Society for Northern Studies
www.ssns.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We now welcome submissions for the 2026 Magnus Magnusson Essay Prize, awarded to PG/EC/returning scholars for the best essay on a topic within the Society's remit.
As well as being awarded £500, winners will have their essay published in our journal, Northern Studies.
Deadline: 1 April 2026
As well as being awarded £500, winners will have their essay published in our journal, Northern Studies.
Deadline: 1 April 2026
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A’ cur Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig nur cuimhne- 19 Dùbhlachd an ceann-latha airson geàrr-chunntasan.
Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
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November 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A’ cur Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig nur cuimhne- 19 Dùbhlachd an ceann-latha airson geàrr-chunntasan.
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An event to celebrate Donald Sinclair (1885–1932), one of the most prolific and versatile contributors to Erskine's magazines, will be held on 5 December, with Aonghas Mac Leòid, a leading expert on Sinclair's work and author of the new Scotnote Study Guide: asls.org.uk/publications...
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
An event to celebrate Donald Sinclair (1885–1932), one of the most prolific and versatile contributors to Erskine's magazines, will be held on 5 December, with Aonghas Mac Leòid, a leading expert on Sinclair's work and author of the new Scotnote Study Guide: asls.org.uk/publications...
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Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
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A reminder that this year's Canna Lecture will take place on tomorrow evening (Friday) in Edinburgh! Bidh an Dr Màrtainn MacGriogair a-mach air bàrdachd agus eachdraidh nan Gàidheal anns an 19mh linn.
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
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Canna Lecture | Celtic & Scottish Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture
Join The Gaelic Texts Society and Celtic and Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh for their annual Canna Lecture by Dr Martin Macgregor (University of Glasgow), entitled ‘“Ach thèid an cran...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A reminder that this year's Canna Lecture will take place on tomorrow evening (Friday) in Edinburgh! Bidh an Dr Màrtainn MacGriogair a-mach air bàrdachd agus eachdraidh nan Gàidheal anns an 19mh linn.
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
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In a week's time, please join us for the next @iassl.bsky.social webinar celebrating the legacy of Fionnlagh Iain MacDhòmhnaill | Finlay J. Macdonald (1925–1987), held to mark the centenary of his birth. Tuesday 25 November, 7 pm UK time, on ZOOM. Bidh fàilte bhlàth romhaibh uile / All welcome!
Finlay J Macdonald at 100 | Fionnlagh Iain MacDhòmhnaill aig 100
Tuesday 25 November 2025, 7 pm UK time, ZOOM. This year marks the centenary of the birth of Fionnlagh Iain MacDhòmhnaill | Finlay J. Macdonald (1925–1987). The webinar explores his rich legacy as a…
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November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
In a week's time, please join us for the next @iassl.bsky.social webinar celebrating the legacy of Fionnlagh Iain MacDhòmhnaill | Finlay J. Macdonald (1925–1987), held to mark the centenary of his birth. Tuesday 25 November, 7 pm UK time, on ZOOM. Bidh fàilte bhlàth romhaibh uile / All welcome!
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We have lots of student notebooks containing sketches on anatomy, diseases etc, however, this one is by far our favourite. It shows Joseph Lister, father of antiseptic surgery, disappearing through a trapdoor after his lecture in Glasgow in 1868. Now that's how to make an exit!
#Museum30 #Sketchbook
#Museum30 #Sketchbook
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We have lots of student notebooks containing sketches on anatomy, diseases etc, however, this one is by far our favourite. It shows Joseph Lister, father of antiseptic surgery, disappearing through a trapdoor after his lecture in Glasgow in 1868. Now that's how to make an exit!
#Museum30 #Sketchbook
#Museum30 #Sketchbook
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Aithris bhrìoghmhor air Mairead Burnley Chaimbeul agus eachdraidh a' Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich aig toiseach an 20mh linn
@brudhearg.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
@brudhearg.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
"Is lugha orm a bhith nam cheannard ann an ainm a-mhàin" - Naidheachdan a' BhBC
Sgeulachd Màiread Burnley Chaimbeul - am boireannach a chuir An Comunn Gàidhealach air bun-stèidh ionmhais cheart airson a' chiad uair.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Aithris bhrìoghmhor air Mairead Burnley Chaimbeul agus eachdraidh a' Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich aig toiseach an 20mh linn
@brudhearg.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
@brudhearg.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Great to see the new Scotnote Study Guide on 'The Gaelic Writings of Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich' by Aonghas MacLeòid, published by @asls.org.uk. Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich | Donald Sinclair (1885–1932) was one of the most prolific and innovative contributors to Erskine's periodicals.
Scotnote 46
Aonghas MacLeòid Published in: paperback, 128 pages By: Association for Scottish Literature, 2025 Price: £6.95 ISBN 9781906841645 Order from Hive.co.uk Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich (Donald Sinclair…
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October 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Great to see the new Scotnote Study Guide on 'The Gaelic Writings of Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich' by Aonghas MacLeòid, published by @asls.org.uk. Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich | Donald Sinclair (1885–1932) was one of the most prolific and innovative contributors to Erskine's periodicals.
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Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
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October 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
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www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
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Rugadh Aonghas MacDhonnchaidh air an 6mh latha den Dàmhair 1871 ann am Breacais, anns an Eilean Sgitheanach. | Angus Robertson was born #OTD 6 October 1871 in Breakish, Skye.
Aonghas MacDhonnchaidh | Angus Robertson was born #OTD 6 October 1871 in Breakish, Skye. Author of one of the two earliest Gaelic novels and an important figure in Gaelic initiatives in Glasgow, Robertson also contributed to Erskine's magazines. Find out more: erskine.glasgow.ac.uk/people/angus...
October 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Rugadh Aonghas MacDhonnchaidh air an 6mh latha den Dàmhair 1871 ann am Breacais, anns an Eilean Sgitheanach. | Angus Robertson was born #OTD 6 October 1871 in Breakish, Skye.
Just reading a post by offspring about last year's adventure. I still remember how stressed I was about her Lukla flights! findraclothing.com/blogs/journa...
Why the Mountains Keep Calling (And I keep going back)
Katie McGhee shares her trek to Everest Base Camp, the joy of mountains, and why adventure is worth the challenge - no showers, frozen bottles and all.
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October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just reading a post by offspring about last year's adventure. I still remember how stressed I was about her Lukla flights! findraclothing.com/blogs/journa...
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Tha dreuchd ùr ri fhaighinn mar Oifigear Gàidhlig le Hebrides People sna Hearadh
Gaelic Officer – Obraichean Gàidhlig
Làrach-lìn / Website /HebridesPeopleHebrides People Visitor Centre
www.obraichean.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Tha dreuchd ùr ri fhaighinn mar Oifigear Gàidhlig le Hebrides People sna Hearadh
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Do dhuine sam bith a th’ air am beò-ghlacadh le faclan, abairtean is gnàthasan-cainnte, nach math an naidheachd gu bheil prògraman #FacalOirbh rin cluinntinn a-rithist.
Gheibhear taghadh de 40 prògram an seo: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Gheibhear taghadh de 40 prògram an seo: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
October 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Do dhuine sam bith a th’ air am beò-ghlacadh le faclan, abairtean is gnàthasan-cainnte, nach math an naidheachd gu bheil prògraman #FacalOirbh rin cluinntinn a-rithist.
Gheibhear taghadh de 40 prògram an seo: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Gheibhear taghadh de 40 prògram an seo: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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From @chrismpaton.bsky.social Ancestry and the NRS - when the corporate genealogy world turns ugly. Extremely alarming legal saga involving US genealogy company Ancestry and National Records of Scotland re core Scottish genealogy and family history records. scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/09/ance...
Ancestry and the NRS - when the corporate genealogy world turns ugly
From Scotland, a daily news blog about genealogy, family history and personal heritage.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
From @chrismpaton.bsky.social Ancestry and the NRS - when the corporate genealogy world turns ugly. Extremely alarming legal saga involving US genealogy company Ancestry and National Records of Scotland re core Scottish genealogy and family history records. scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/09/ance...
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Cumaibh 14mh–16mh Iuchar 2026 airson Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu.
Gairm phàipearan & fiosrachadh clàraidh uile ri thighinn.
Hold 14th–16th July 2026 for the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference at the University of Glasgow.
Call for Papers & Registration information all to follow.
Gairm phàipearan & fiosrachadh clàraidh uile ri thighinn.
Hold 14th–16th July 2026 for the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference at the University of Glasgow.
Call for Papers & Registration information all to follow.
September 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Cumaibh 14mh–16mh Iuchar 2026 airson Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu.
Gairm phàipearan & fiosrachadh clàraidh uile ri thighinn.
Hold 14th–16th July 2026 for the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference at the University of Glasgow.
Call for Papers & Registration information all to follow.
Gairm phàipearan & fiosrachadh clàraidh uile ri thighinn.
Hold 14th–16th July 2026 for the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference at the University of Glasgow.
Call for Papers & Registration information all to follow.
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New publication based on the ERSKINE Project: the article ‘Irish Content and Contributors in Ruaraidh Erskine’s Gaelic Magazines’ has just been published in the Journal of Irish and Scottish Studies 12:1 (2025).
Irish Content and Contributors in Ruaraidh Erskine’s Gaelic Magazines
The article provides the first detailed examination of Irish content in the Gaelic periodicals founded and edited by the Scottish author and activist Ruaraidh Erskine of Mar (1869–1960) in the 1900s –...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New publication based on the ERSKINE Project: the article ‘Irish Content and Contributors in Ruaraidh Erskine’s Gaelic Magazines’ has just been published in the Journal of Irish and Scottish Studies 12:1 (2025).
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How time flies! Excited to say that IIssue 30 of #RoSC is now with our typesetter and out soon so... we're open for submissions to issue 31.
Please share and submit 😊 All you need is at:
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
Please share and submit 😊 All you need is at:
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
August 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
How time flies! Excited to say that IIssue 30 of #RoSC is now with our typesetter and out soon so... we're open for submissions to issue 31.
Please share and submit 😊 All you need is at:
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
Please share and submit 😊 All you need is at:
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
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Gaelic in the gallery | Gàidhlig anns a' Ghailearaidh
National Galleries of Scotland booklet prepared by pupils at Edinburgh's Gaelic primary school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-arti...
National Galleries of Scotland booklet prepared by pupils at Edinburgh's Gaelic primary school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-arti...
Gaelic in the gallery | Gàidhlig anns a' Ghailearaidh | National Galleries of Scotland
Gaelic Medium Education pupils from James Gillespie’s High School in Edinburgh worked with us and Ann Paterson from Capital Gaelic to create a family friendly bilingual booklet, Gaelic in the Gallery....
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September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Gaelic in the gallery | Gàidhlig anns a' Ghailearaidh
National Galleries of Scotland booklet prepared by pupils at Edinburgh's Gaelic primary school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-arti...
National Galleries of Scotland booklet prepared by pupils at Edinburgh's Gaelic primary school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-arti...
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Join us online today - Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar,
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
September 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Join us online today - Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar,
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
Cothrom a bhith ag obair còmhla rinn aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu mar Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig
Tha Oilthigh Ghlaschu a' sireadh Manaidsear Leasachaidh Gàidhlig
Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig/Gaelic Development Manager – Obraichean Gàidhlig
University of Glasgow
www.obraichean.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Cothrom a bhith ag obair còmhla rinn aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu mar Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig