Litir gu Glaschu - Kids' Gaelic Writing Competition

Sauchiehall Street is one of the longest and most famous streets in Glasgow, known for its hustle and bustle, its shops and its historic buildings. Lots and lots of Glaswegians and Glasgow Gaels have worked and played here over the years. What do you think of when you think of Sauchiehall Street? Outings to the pictures, cafes or concerts? Meeting friends to go window shopping? Trips into town? In this competition, let us know by writing your Gaelic letter to Glasgow on the theme of Sauchiehall Street - and you could win a fabulous prize!

Litir gu Glaschu/Letter to Glasgow is an annual competition from Glasgow Life and the Gaelic Books Council. There are also Adult categories.

How to enter 

Entries should be submitted to amcv@glasgowlife.org.uk by Sunday 22 September 2024 for a chance to win great prizes! 

Please read conditions carefully before writing and submitting your letter – see below.

Prizes 

Gaelic language (Secondary School)
£50 book token, plus a family ticket for any concert at Celtic Connections 2025 (x2 adults and x2 children)

Gaelic language (Primary School)
£50 book token, plus a family ticket for any concert at Celtic Connections 2025 (x2 adults and x2 children)

Conditions 

All entries must be in Scottish Gaelic. Entries must be under 250 words for entrants in Primary or Secondary school. 

Entries should be in Word format as a file attached to your email. The email should include your name, home address, telephone number and the competition category (Primary School, Secondary School or Adult), but please don’t include your name or anything that reveals your identity in the letter itself, because all the letters are to be judged anonymously. 

Winners will be informed by email on 27 September 2024, and the names of the winners will be published on the Glasgow Life and Gaelic Books Council websites thereafter.