Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Dè / Gaelic in Dundee: A new booklet celebrating Dundee’s connection to Gaelic Culture, language and history is being launched as part of World Gaelic Week 2025. Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) celebrates Scottish Gaelic across the world. It aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, and engagement with schools, projects and events.
Gaelic has been part of Dundee’s heritage for over a thousand years and continues to be part of our city today including Gaelic language classes, the Gaelic Choir and signage across the city having Gaelic translations.
The 2021 census shows there are now 990 total Gaelic speakers in Dundee (110% increase since 2011) with a further 2,551 people who indicated having some skills in Gaelic (134% increase since 2011).
Authors Nicky MacCrimmon and Alex Mulholland, who both share a passion for Scotland’s native languages and cultures, have written the booklet to demonstrate that the Gaelic language is part of Dundee’s story and continue to play an important part in the city today.
Speaking about the booklet co-author Nicky said: “It's really important that the people of Dundee get to know the real story about Gaelic in Dundee, about the Gaelic history of the city and how it's still relevant to Dundee today.”
A launch for the booklet event is being held at Hilltown Community Centre today (February 24) at 6-8pm. It will include a Q&A with the authors, a quiz, networking and refreshments.
Cllr Mark Flynn, Leader of Dundee City Council, said: “I am delighted that this fantastic booklet has been produced in line with the aims of our Gaelic Language Plan.
“The launch event is a perfect opportunity to bring people together to discuss why it is fundamental that we celebrate the history and heritage of the Gaelic language in our city and its place within Scotland and beyond.
“I want to thank everyone involved in the plan, booklet and event and the continued work they do in championing Gaelic.”
The event is funded by Seachdain na Gàidhlig’s ‘Small Grants Fund’ with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, who have also funded the production of the booklet.
Joy Dunlop, Director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, said: “This year’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig programme demonstrates the power Gaelic has in building bonds, enriching lives and enhancing community cohesion.
“The initiative continues to grow year on year and provides an important platform for Gaelic cultural exchange. We would encourage anyone in and around Dundee with a love of or interest in Gaelic to get involved.”
The Booklet has been produced as part of Dundee City Council’s Gaelic Language Plan 2021-2026. A free copy can be collected from one of our libraries or community centres. It can also be downloaded from the Dundee City Council website.
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