Glaschu Beò - Gaelic at Glasgow Life

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Glasgow’s ambition is to have a vibrant, thriving Gaelic community, open to all. On this page, find out more about Glasgow Life’s Gaelic Learning opportunities, Gaelic Arts projects and programmes, and other related events.

Gaelic Learning
Glasgow Life - 'Glaschu Beò' -offers sessions for adults that range from beginners’ classes to more advanced and conversational classes. For further information on any of these opportunities or to register an interest please email gaeliclearning@glasgowlife.org.uk

Gaelic Arts
We are committed to leading, supporting and promoting a range of creative opportunities for Gaelic in the city including events, projects, workshops, funded opportunities and partnerships across Glasgow and beyond.

The programme, built on our Gaelic Arts Strategy, offers Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers alike the chance to encounter and enjoy performances, artworks, participation, creative opportunities and more, all rooted in and exploring Gaelic culture. MORE

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  • A chance for your digital visual artwork to be presented in Tramway at a landmark celebration of Gaelic poetry

  • Submit your proposal for an exhibition reflecting the impact of over 40 years of Gaelic Medium Education on Glasgow

    A colourful painting of a teacher surrounded by pupils
  • Gaelic Heritage Group

    NEW! Help shape Glasgow Museums and Gaelic Arts programmes

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  • Translate this website into Gaelic

    How to find and use our auto-translate tool

  • Gaelic Arts

    About projects, programmes and opportunities from Glasgow Life Gaelic Arts

    Two actors on stage with dark background and various props in front of them during Gaelic Arts at Tramway
  • Gaelic Arts Plan

    Download Glasgow Life's Gaelic Arts Plan (2025 - 2029).

Gaelic Bookbug

Glasgow Libraries run Bookbug sessions across the city on an ongoing basis. They are free, fun and friendly, suitable for babies, toddlers and children under 5.
They include some dedicated Gaelic Bookbug sessions.

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Art Extraordinary

A unique digital project celebrating the life and work of two artists from South Uist, developed by their families and Glasgow Museums.

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