Gaelic is an important part of Scotland's heritage, national identity and current
cultural life. To preserve Gaelic language and culture, all councils in Scotland
must have a Gaelic Language Plan.
Our Gaelic Language Plan aims to:
- Enhance the status of Gaelic
- Promote learning of Gaelic
- Encourage increased use of Gaelic
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Gaelic Language Plan
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Local Gaelic Organisations
Our plan is supported by local and national Gaelic organisations. There are five
organisations in the Falkirk Council area who offer classes and workshops to develop,
preserve and promote Gaelic language and culture.
An Clas Gàidhlig Falkirk
An Clas Gàidhlig Falkirk offers weekly Gaelic Language classes for adults. Beginner
and intermediate classes are available. For more details, please email:
An Comunn Gàidhealach (Falkirk branch)
The Falkirk branch of An Comunn Gàidhealach is part of the national organisation
which organises the Royal National Mod.
To find out more, please visit the
An Comunn Gàidhealach website.
Fèis Fhoirt
Fèis Fhoirt runs weekly classes and events to raise awareness of Gaelic through
the
use of music. They hold weekly classes where children and adult can learn how to
play a musical instrument and traditional Gaelic songs. These classes are called
fèis which is the Gaelic for festival.
For more information, please visit the
Fèis Fhoirt website.
Falkirk Gaelic Forum
The
Falkirk Gaelic Forum was set up after the
Royal National Mod was held in Falkirk in 2008. The forum helps to raise
awareness of Gaelic and promote its use. If you would like more information, please
email:
Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir
The Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir is open to all 7-18 year olds who live in the Falkirk
Council area. The choir is a great opportunity to learn a new language, meet new
friends and attend choir competitions through the year. Classes are held in Denny
High School every Thursday evening (7:00pm-8:30pm). For more information, please
contact choir secretary Mairi MacDonald by emailing:
Gaelic Education
We offer Gaelic learning in our schools as part of the Gaelic for Learners in the
Primary School (GLPS) programme. The GLPS programme gives pupils the opportunity
to learn the language and understand the Gaelic culture.
There are no Gaelic medium schools in the Falkirk Council area. Pupils who would
like to be taught primarily in Gaelic are transported to schools in other council
areas.
Currently we have pupils attending Condorrat Primary School, Riverside Primary School,
Greenfaulds High School and Wallace High School.