Arthur Cormack confirmed as Chair of Bord na Gaidhlig

Arthur Cormack, who has been acting Chair of Bord na Gaidhlig since Matthew McIver moved on last July from the Gaelic development organisation, has been confirmed in the role today.

Mr Cormack’s appointment was immediately welcomed by Culture Minister, Michael Russell and Mr Cormack himself, a Gaelic speaker from the Isle of Skye, said: ‘I feel that this is an era of unprecedented opportunity and goodwill towards Gaelic’.

For Argyll would echo the remarks of both men. We reviewed the recently introduced Gaelic social networking site, MyGaelic.com – fairly and with heart but with some reservations. The Gaelic community engaged with the article and with each other with energy and ideas. This conversation, condiucted at the foot of the article, attracted a lot of attention to what they were saying.

Then Mr Cormack appeared in these discussions, openly declared himself and obviously enjoyed the engagement. Watching what he achieved in this activity, our Internet Services Director (who had written the review) remarked wryly and with admiration, that Arthur Cormack had skilfully proceeded to subvert the review.

For Argyll also has real respect for someone at this level who was interested in debating the issues with fellow community members. This appointment does augur well for the vitality as well as the development of Gaelic. For Argyll looks forward to playing a bit part in this.