Wilson McLeod
@wilsonmcleod.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of Gaelic, University of Edinburgh
Dùn Èideann
Dùn Èideann
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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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#Cornish has won Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages after many years of campaigning by our community, including Kowethas an Yeth and the other language organisations, Cornwall Council, activists, and YOU: teachers, learners, speakers and supporters together. 💛
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#Cornish has won Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages after many years of campaigning by our community, including Kowethas an Yeth and the other language organisations, Cornwall Council, activists, and YOU: teachers, learners, speakers and supporters together. 💛
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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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This year’s O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh will be given by Professor @brendankanect.bsky.social of @earlymodirish.bsky.social fame. Brendan is Visiting Leverhulme Professor in Edinburgh in 2025 and 2026.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This year’s O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh will be given by Professor @brendankanect.bsky.social of @earlymodirish.bsky.social fame. Brendan is Visiting Leverhulme Professor in Edinburgh in 2025 and 2026.
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Thèid an 20mh Òraid Bhliadhnail mar Chuimhneachan air Aonghas MacMhathain a lìbhrigeadh 2/12/25 leis an Oll Uilleam Lamb air 'Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'
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Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The Lecture will explore the implications for Gaelic arising from the rapid development of AI
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November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Thèid an 20mh Òraid Bhliadhnail mar Chuimhneachan air Aonghas MacMhathain a lìbhrigeadh 2/12/25 leis an Oll Uilleam Lamb air 'Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'
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Vigilantes
Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims
A robust response from GCC here
www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...
Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims
A robust response from GCC here
www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...
Protesters pledge weekly disruption at Glasgow school over mums' English classes
Glasgow City Council is set for a long-running stand-off with protesters targeting a local primary over English classes for pupils’ mums
www.thenational.scot
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Vigilantes
Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims
A robust response from GCC here
www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...
Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims
A robust response from GCC here
www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...
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The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
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It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
'Obscene' pay of uni fatcat bosses targeted in new proposals before MSPs
Greens co-leader Ross Greer has tabled amendments to a Scottish Government Bill to curb the earnings of top execs at universities and colleges.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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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
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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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Edinburgh University UCU strike this week protesting redundancies ended with a rally at Holyrood. Great turn out despite the freezing temperatures by staff, students and MSPs 💪 🥶 💪
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Edinburgh University UCU strike this week protesting redundancies ended with a rally at Holyrood. Great turn out despite the freezing temperatures by staff, students and MSPs 💪 🥶 💪
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
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Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
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Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs
SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
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Don't cross the picket line!
We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.
We are striking for a better university, join us!
#StopTheCuts
We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.
We are striking for a better university, join us!
#StopTheCuts
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Don't cross the picket line!
We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.
We are striking for a better university, join us!
#StopTheCuts
We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.
We are striking for a better university, join us!
#StopTheCuts
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EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish university has been accused of 'losing the plot' as bosses threaten staff and students with disciplinary action in the event of protests at graduation ceremonies this winter
‘Losing the plot’: Scottish university under fire over escalating protests crackdown
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November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish university has been accused of 'losing the plot' as bosses threaten staff and students with disciplinary action in the event of protests at graduation ceremonies this winter
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CRUINN CÒMHLA – Mòran Taing!
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
CRUINN CÒMHLA – Mòran Taing!
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org
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Join us for our Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day in Edinburgh tomorrow, Saturday 15 November! There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic
15.11.25, 10–4
Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Programme details at ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
15.11.25, 10–4
Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Programme details at ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Join us for our Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day in Edinburgh tomorrow, Saturday 15 November! There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic
15.11.25, 10–4
Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Programme details at ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
15.11.25, 10–4
Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Programme details at ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...
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Thigeamaid Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann air 15 Samhain!
Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas.
15.11.25, 10-4
Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Clàr-ama nan tachartasan an seo:
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Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas.
15.11.25, 10-4
Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Clàr-ama nan tachartasan an seo:
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thigeamaid Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann air 15 Samhain!
Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas.
15.11.25, 10-4
Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Clàr-ama nan tachartasan an seo:
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...
Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas.
15.11.25, 10-4
Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Clàr-ama nan tachartasan an seo:
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...
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One week to go!
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
One week to go!
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
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Seachdain ri dhol!
Thigibh Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
Clasaichean · Ceòl · Còmhradh · Cultar · Cafaidh
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Disathairne 15 Samhain 2025 10.00 – 16.00 · Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Thigibh Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
Clasaichean · Ceòl · Còmhradh · Cultar · Cafaidh
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Disathairne 15 Samhain 2025 10.00 – 16.00 · Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
November 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Seachdain ri dhol!
Thigibh Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
Clasaichean · Ceòl · Còmhradh · Cultar · Cafaidh
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Disathairne 15 Samhain 2025 10.00 – 16.00 · Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Thigibh Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
Clasaichean · Ceòl · Còmhradh · Cultar · Cafaidh
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Disathairne 15 Samhain 2025 10.00 – 16.00 · Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
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University of Edinburgh cutting its Institute for Academic Development which offers crucuial training and support for students, lecturers and researchers. I woked at the UNSW learning centre and know what a huge difference these services make. #AcademicSky
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Excl: Edinburgh University begins compulsory layoffs with department set to be axed
Seven staff in the Instute for Academic Development are set to lose their jobs when the department closes
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November 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
University of Edinburgh cutting its Institute for Academic Development which offers crucuial training and support for students, lecturers and researchers. I woked at the UNSW learning centre and know what a huge difference these services make. #AcademicSky
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Exceptionally clear analysis of the failures of university governance
'Dr Holly Patrick-Thomas, President of the EIS University Lecturers Associations (EIS ULA), says that the problems affecting Scotland’s university sector are not just financial in nature'
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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Exceptionally clear analysis of the failures of university governance
Aithris air an sgrùdadh comasachd do Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar mu leasachadh foghlam tron Ghàidhlig aig ìre àrd-sgoile anns na h-Eileanan
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"Chan eil a h-uile duine a' tarraing air an aon ràmh" mu àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig sna h-Eileanan - Naidheachdan a' BhBC
Tha luchd-rannsachaidh à Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann an sàs sa chiad rannsachadh air moladh àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig a stèidheachadh sna h-Eileanan an Iar.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Aithris air an sgrùdadh comasachd do Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar mu leasachadh foghlam tron Ghàidhlig aig ìre àrd-sgoile anns na h-Eileanan
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Deagh aithris air fàs foghlam tron Ghàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
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Iarrtas 'son foghlam Gàidhlig an Dùn Èideann a leudachadh
Thàinig fàs mòr air Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann le 92 a' tòiseachadh ann an clas a h-aon am-bliadhna, còrr is fichead a bharrachd na an-uiridh.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Deagh aithris air fàs foghlam tron Ghàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
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Leabhar ùr do chloinn le Tawana Maramba, a chaidh tro fhoghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann agus a ghabhas pàirt anns an tachartas 'Blasad' againn air 29 Samhain aig an Leabharlann Nàiseanta
(www.nls.uk/whats-on/bla...)
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(www.nls.uk/whats-on/bla...)
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Sgeul nan Afro-Ghàidheal ga innse an leabhar ùr do chloinn
'S e 'Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge' a' chiad leabhar a sgrìobh Tawana Maramba agus tha e stèidhichte gu ìre air an na tha i fhèin air fiosrachadh.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Leabhar ùr do chloinn le Tawana Maramba, a chaidh tro fhoghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann agus a ghabhas pàirt anns an tachartas 'Blasad' againn air 29 Samhain aig an Leabharlann Nàiseanta
(www.nls.uk/whats-on/bla...)
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
(www.nls.uk/whats-on/bla...)
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Tha pàrantan a' cur ìmpidh air Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann plana a chur air dòigh airson foghlam tron Ghàidhlig a leasachadh. Tha 92 sgoilear ann an Clas 1 aig Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce am-bliadhna an coimeas ri 62 an-uiridh
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Iarrtas Foghlam Tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig an Dùn Èideann a leasachadh
Tha pàrantan a' cur ìmpidh air Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann plana a chur air dòigh airson Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig a leasachadh.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tha pàrantan a' cur ìmpidh air Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann plana a chur air dòigh airson foghlam tron Ghàidhlig a leasachadh. Tha 92 sgoilear ann an Clas 1 aig Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce am-bliadhna an coimeas ri 62 an-uiridh
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...