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Bhatarsaigh agus na Raiders
Lisa Storey
The story behind the Vatersay Land Raid, why it happened, what happened to those involved and the impact it made on the island that still resonates to this day.
£8.99
Dùn Èideann – A Colouring Book with Gaelic
Eilidh and Angus are having a trip round Edinburgh. Join them as they explore the city and some of its surrounding areas and colour in as you go.
£6.99
Na Bongles – Seasag is Niseag
Oscar Van Heek
The books tell imaginative, funny and eco-friendly stories about The Bongles.
£6.99
Na Stocan agus Na Stùcan
Julia Donaldson
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.
£6.99
Doras Gun Chlàimhean
Catriona Murray (editor)
For the first time, a bilingual anthology of the poems and songs of the Gaelic poet Murdo MacFarlane from Lewis, the Melbost Bàrd, is available in one volume.
£20.00
An Ròsarnach
Sgàire Uallas (Editor)
a compilation of the modernist literary periodical edited by Ruaraidh Erskine of Marr between 1917 and 1930.
£20.00
Gaelic Neighbours
Dr. Vincent McKee
This is an important and unique volume written by an able historian. For the first time it presents an insightful comparative perspective on Gaelic language and cultural politics in Scotland and Ireland during the modern era.
£19.95
Bhatarsaigh agus na Raiders
Lisa Storey
The story behind the Vatersay Land Raid, why it happened, what happened to those involved and the impact it made on the island that still resonates to this day.
£8.99
Dùn Èideann – A Colouring Book with Gaelic
Eilidh and Angus are having a trip round Edinburgh. Join them as they explore the city and some of its surrounding areas and colour in as you go.
£6.99
Na Bongles – Seasag is Niseag
Oscar Van Heek
The books tell imaginative, funny and eco-friendly stories about The Bongles.
£6.99
Na Stocan agus Na Stùcan
Julia Donaldson
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.
£6.99
Doras Gun Chlàimhean
Catriona Murray (editor)
For the first time, a bilingual anthology of the poems and songs of the Gaelic poet Murdo MacFarlane from Lewis, the Melbost Bàrd, is available in one volume.
£20.00
An Ròsarnach
Sgàire Uallas (Editor)
a compilation of the modernist literary periodical edited by Ruaraidh Erskine of Marr between 1917 and 1930.
£20.00
Gaelic Neighbours
Dr. Vincent McKee
This is an important and unique volume written by an able historian. For the first time it presents an insightful comparative perspective on Gaelic language and cultural politics in Scotland and Ireland during the modern era.
£19.95
Supporting Scottish Gaelic writers and publishers
The Gaelic Books Council is the lead organisation with responsibility for supporting Scottish Gaelic writers and publishers, and for raising the profile and reach of Scottish Gaelic books in Scotland and internationally.
The Gaelic Books Council provides assistance for publishers who wish to publish Scottish Gaelic literature by offering funding opportunities through commission and publication grants.
The Gaelic Books Council provides assistance for Scottish Gaelic writers by offering funding opportunities through commission grants.
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Craobh nan Leabhraichean 🎁
Mar phàirt de Disathairne Fèill Naomh Anndrais tha sinn feumach air do thaic leabhraichean a thoirt do phàistean bho shuidheachaidhean ana-chothromach son na Nollaig. Airson dìreach £6.99 gach leabhar 's urrainn dhutsa leabhar Gàidhlig a cheannach do phàist.
Seall air an ceangal nar bio airson barrachd fiosrachadh agus gus tabhartas a thoirt seachad.
Christmas Gifting Tree!
This year as part of St Andrew's Fair Saturday we need your help to give children from disadvantaged backgrounds a Gaelic book for Christmas. It only costs £6.99 per book.
View the link in our bio for more information and to make a donation.
Thank you for helping us share the gift of reading this Christmas.
Fèill-reic Dihaoine Dubh!
Black Friday Sale!
Pasganan is lasadh-prìsean ri fhaighinn gus 5f Diluain. Seall a' cheangal sa bhio gus na leabhraichean san fhèill-reic againn fhaicinn.
AGUS cleachd còd DIHAOINE22 gus 15% fhaighinn far prìs leabhraichean chloinne.
Head to the link in our bio to check out the bundle deals and discounts on selected books in our online shop this weekend.
AND you can use DIHAOINE22 at the checkout to get 15% off all children's books until 5pm on Monday.
An Deah Sgeul – Diardaoin 1 Dùbhlachd, 7f ann an Eaglais Caitligeach St Peter's, Glaschu.
A' comharrachadh dileab Chalum Chille le bàrdachd agus ùrnaighean le Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones, a sgrìobh "An Naomhsgeul as Buaine", agus Mgr Ros Crichton, a dh’fhoillsich "Noibhean do Chalum Chille" gus an ceann-bliadhna a chomharrachadh.
Thursday 1 December, 7pm in St Peter's Catholic Church, Galsgow.
Celebrating the legacy of St Columba in poetry and prayer with Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones, author of "An Naomhsgeul as Buaine" (The Most Enduring Saint’s Fable) in conversation with Fr Ross Crichton, whose "Novena to St Columba" was also published to mark the saint’s anniversary.
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Disatharine 26 dhen t-Samhain, 3f.
Ann an Solas na Cagailt. Mar phàirt de Bliadhna nan Sgeul bidh tachartas sònraichte de bhàrdachd againn còmhla ri Meg Bateman, Deborah Moffatt agus Beth Frieden aig Leabharlann Bàrdachd na h-Alba. Thigibh ann agus cùmaibh blàth!
Saturday 26 November, 3pm.
In the light of the hearth. Come and join us for a cosy afternoon of Gaelic poetry as part of Scotland's Year of Stories, with Meg Bateman, Deborah Moffatt and Beth Frieden at the Scottish Poetry Library!
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Gaelic historical fiction! Ficsein stèidhichte san àm a dh’fhalbh (feumaidh sinn abairt nas giorra fhaighinn air a shon…)
Bidh sgrìobhadair Ghàidhlig, Graham Cooper, a’ bruidhinn mu bhith a’ sgrìobhadh ficsein stèidhichte air eachdraidh agus an leabhar aige “An Ròs a Leigheas” aig 7f ann an Leabharlann Eilginn Diardaoin 17 Samhain mar phàirt de #bookweekscotland @moraycouncil
Clàr àite tron cheangal nar bio
Gaelic writer Graham Cooper will be discussing writing historical fiction and talking about his novel “An Ròs a Leigheas” (The Healing Rose) at 7pm in Elgin Library on Thursday 17 November as part of Book Week Scotland.
Follow the link in our bio to book a place
Uibhist Mo Ghràidh. Thigibh gu Cnoc Soilleir, togalach ùr Ceòlas is UHI, airson oidhche de cheòl is bàrdachd à Uibhist le Gillebrìde MacIllemhaoil, Màiri Nic a’ Mhaoilinn agus Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir.
Disathairne 19 Samhain aig 7f.
Tiogaidean ri fhaighinn nar bio👆
Come along to Cnoc Soilleir, the new Ceòlas and UHI building, for an evening of poetry and songs from Uist, with Gillebride MacMillan, Mairi MacMillan and Martin MacIntyre.
Saturday 19 November at 7pm.
Head to the link in our bio for tickets
#scotlandsyearofstories
@csoilleir @ceolas_uibhist
Cur air bhog Doras Gun Chlàimhean ann an Glaschu! Mar phàirt de #bookweekscotland bidh Catrìona Mhoireach agus Mairead NicLeòid (na h-Òganaich) sa bhùth againn ann am Partaig a’ bruidhinn mu obair Mhurchaidh MhicPhàrlain.
Tha tiogaidean ri fhaighinn nar bio
Glasgow book launch of Doras Gun Chlàimhean! The editor, Catriona Murray, will be speaking with Margaret MacLeod from Na h-Òganaich about Murdo MacFarlane’s life’s work as part of Book Week Scotland.
Head to our bio to book tickets!
@scottishbooktrust @acairbooks
Seall air na dealbhan àlainn aig @pucaprinthouse! Air Disathairne 5 Samhain bidh tachartas aig fèis @ptbopoetry le seachdnar a tha air dàin ùra a sgrìobhadh mu chreutairean à sgeulachdan beul-aithris Albannach, gan toirt chun aonamh lìn air fhichead. Chaidh a’ phròiseact seo a bhrosnachadh le mapa “Mythical Beasts of Scotland” le Púca Printhouse, agus tha iad air dealbhan a chur ris na dàin ùra.
Look at these wonderful designs by Púca Printhouse! On Saturday 5 November Push the Boat Out festival will be holding an event for seven poets who have written poems based on creatures from Scottish folklore, bringing their tales into the twenty-first century. This project was inspired by the “Mythical Beasts of Scotland” map designed by Púca Printhouse and they have created images to accompany each of the new poems.
Take a look at pushtheboatout.org for tickets and to see the rest of their wonderful programme.
@holliepoetry @solareyeraps @katie.ailes @anitamackenziemusic @julie_pie_76 @calum.rodger
#TBT
Sùil air ais air Na Duaisean Litreachais 2022 – abair oidhche! Tha dealbhan bhon tachartas rim faicinn sa cheangal nar bio👆. Na dealbhan gu lèir © Julie Broadfoot @juliebeephoto
#ThrowbackThursday to this year’s Gaelic Literature Awards – what a night! Photos from the event can be viewed from the link in our bio. All photos © Julie Broadfoot.
#duaislit22 #cleachdi
Fhuair sinn cothrom bruidhinn ri Robbie MacLeòid a choisinn an duais airson An Làmh-sgrìobhainn as Fheàrr do dh’Inbhich 2022 le ‘Am Measg Luaithrean Beò’.
We caught up with Robbie MacLeod, winner of Best Unpublished Manuscript for Adults 2022 for ‘Am Measg Luaithrean Beò’.
#Gàidhlig #cleachdi #duaislit22