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Today is the 280th anniversary of the battle that took place on April 16, 1746, near Inverness, Scotland known as The Battle of Culloden. We remember The afternoon sun slants occasionally piercing the sky clogged with clouds My chest tight old vague angry sorrow sharpened by an arsenal of facts The highland cows grazing the wind caressing little wisps of hair escaping their containment A place of mass death now of heavy peace cairns etched out lay along trails everlasting cor

Documentaries and Dramas - we've got it for you at our Fèis 2026 Gaelic Film Screening! Here is a sneak peak on what to expect: The Wake of Calum MacLeod / Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid Production Company: Film 5 Language: Scottish Gaelic Writer/Director: Marc Almon Genre: Drama Runtime: 8min A lonely storyteller will do anything to have his grown children return home – even if it requires staging his own funeral. Synopsis: When his children left home years ago, renowned storytell

Lewis MacKinnon | Lodaidh MacFhionghuin Lewis MacKinnon is an advocate for diversity and inclusion. His work involves Gaelic language and cultural development, supporting initiatives at the community, institutional and government levels that pertain to Gaelic language and cultural reclamation and renewal and advancing socio-economic opportunities for Nova Scotia’s Gaelic community. He is a community activist, poet, writer, musician, speaker, Gaelic tutor and author having pub

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Yukon Tartan- Do you know the story?

Crooked Folk is the product of an ever-evolving affiliation of Whitehorse musicians who share a love of Irish and Celtic music. Its various members over the years have largely come together at traditional Irish music sessions or “kitchen parties.” Since Crooked Folk first began performing for audiences in 2016, it has blossomed into one of the perennial favourites of the Whitehorse music scene. Their repertoire mainly covers traditional Irish and Scottish session tunes along

A wee bit of recent history around Scottish Country Dancing in the Yukon: Since Scots have been in the Yukon as early as the late 1800s, there would probably be some kind of dancing if a piano or a fiddle was in the building. More recently, there has been organized Scottish Country Dancing in Whitehorse since the early 1980s. At that time, there was a Scottish Society, which included pipe band activity, Highland Dancing and Scottish Country Dancing. In the early 1990s, the um

Gaelic heritage is a vibrant tapestry woven with language, history, music, and traditions that continue to inspire and connect people today. As someone deeply passionate about this rich culture, I find it fascinating how Gaelic heritage offers a unique window into the past while shaping a lively present. Whether you are curious about the Gaelic language, intrigued by ancient stories, or eager to participate in cultural events, there is so much to explore and celebrate. In thi