An innovative and culturally fascinating new project is on the move on the Isle of Islay. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Gaelic
Islay’s Ailsapress: magic moments
Small publishers are the truffles below the oaks of any culture – hidden, valuable and the carriers of specialist delight.
They can develop from almost anything – like a meeting of creative spirits, a camping trip to the Western Isles, two novel ponies, a cat with no tail, a spell (literally) on Taransay and the enduring witchery of Islay.
Islay’s Ailsapress sprang from such a base. Continue reading
Arthur Cormack resigns as Chair of Bord na Gaidhlig
In a statement on Bord na Gaidhlig, focused on the resignation of its Chair, Continue reading
10 BBC ALBA programmes shortlisted at Celtic Media Festival 2012 awards
The 33rd Celtic Media Festival taking place from 18th-20th April, revisits the Irish city of Derry for 2012, Continue reading
BBC ALBA to broadcast Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2012
As six finalists compete to take the prestigious title Continue reading
BBC ALBA on tour with the Vatersay Boys
BBC ALBA catches the thrills and spills of life on the road for one of Scotland’s favourite ceilidh bands. The Vatersay Boys Continue reading
BBC ALBA follows the wake of the Amazon Delta’s Justice Boat
In yet another example of its welcome left field programming, BBC ALBA Continue reading
6th January deadline for FilmG entries from individuals, schools and communities
They’re only 3-5 minutes long and you don’t have to speak Gaelic. Help is available. Get going, Continue reading
Barra lifeboat rescues BBC ALBA’s Niall Iain Macdonald from Children in Need adventure
BBC ALBA’s presenter, Niall Iain Macdonald was on a marathon Continue reading
Top grunt for petrolheads as BBC ALBA hits the road
Jeremy Clarkson? So yesterday. BBC ALBA’s Air an Rathad / On the Road 8-part series is on the road again. Continue reading