Leugh is Seinn le Linda

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games for 0-8 year-olds run by the Gaelic Books Council and led by our Gaelic reading ambassador Linda Macleod. Their aim is to encourage and develop Gaelic literacy in children across Scotland, all while having a bit of fun!

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Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod! Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en Leabhar/book: Splais aig Eric by Emily MacKenzie, trns. by Joanna Nic a’ Ghobhainn (Acair, 2018), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/splais-aig-eric?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Acair. Òrain/songs: Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; Guth nam beathaichean ©Òrain a’ Chròileagain; Splis agus Splais ©Linda NicLeòid; Tha mi ruith ars’ an coineanach ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Sùilean, cluasan, sròn is beul ©Mairead Hulse; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust. We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more rhymes and songs from their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí Editing: Thomasin Collins Sound: Nigel Powell at Swedishwood Audio Ltd. http://www.swedishwood.net/

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod!
Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en

Leabhar/book:
Splais aig Eric by Emily MacKenzie, trns. by Joanna Nic a’ Ghobhainn (Acair, 2018), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/splais-aig-eric?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Acair.

Òrain/songs:
Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; Guth nam beathaichean ©Òrain a’ Chròileagain; Splis agus Splais ©Linda NicLeòid; Tha mi ruith ars’ an coineanach ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Sùilean, cluasan, sròn is beul ©Mairead Hulse; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust.

We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more rhymes and songs from their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes

Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod
Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí
Editing: Thomasin Collins
Sound: Nigel Powell at Swedishwood Audio Ltd. http://www.swedishwood.net/

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Leugh is Seinn: Splais aig Eric (ages 0-5)

Gaelic Books Council 26 July 2025 11:01 am

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod! Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en Leabhar/book: Torcall an Tunnag Thaitneach by Kaye Umansky, trns. by Mòrag Stiùbhart (Acair, 2024), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/torcall-an-tunnag-thaitneach?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Acair. Òrain/songs: Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; Tunnagan toilichte ©Linda NicLeòid; Ruidhlidh na coilich dhubha; Tha mi ruith ars’ an rabaid ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Danns’, danns’, danns’ còmhla rium ©Linda NicLeòid; Brochan lom; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust. We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more rhymes and songs from their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí Editing: Thomasin Collins

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod!
Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en

Leabhar/book:
Torcall an Tunnag Thaitneach by Kaye Umansky, trns. by Mòrag Stiùbhart (Acair, 2024), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/torcall-an-tunnag-thaitneach?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Acair.

Òrain/songs:
Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; Tunnagan toilichte ©Linda NicLeòid; Ruidhlidh na coilich dhubha; Tha mi ruith ars’ an rabaid ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Danns’, danns’, danns’ còmhla rium ©Linda NicLeòid; Brochan lom; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust.

We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more rhymes and songs from their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes

Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod
Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí
Editing: Thomasin Collins

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Leugh is Seinn: Torcall an Tunnag Thaitneach (P1-3)

Gaelic Books Council 26 July 2025 11:01 am

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod! Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en Leabhar/book: Donaidh Dathach by Gwen Bowie (Spòrs, 2022), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/donaidh-dathach?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Spòrs. Òrain/songs: Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; Damhan-allaidh ©Marianne Fraser; Guth nam beathaichean ©Òrain a’ Chròileagain; Tha mise mòr, tha luchag beag ©Lisa Storey; Tha mi ruith ars’ an coineanach ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Cuir do làmhan air do cheann ©Mairead Hulse; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more songs and rhymes through their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí Editing: Thomasin Collins Sound: Nigel Powell at Swedishwood Audio Ltd. http://www.swedishwood.net/

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod!
Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en

Leabhar/book:
Donaidh Dathach by Gwen Bowie (Spòrs, 2022), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/donaidh-dathach?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Spòrs.

Òrain/songs:
Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; Damhan-allaidh ©Marianne Fraser; Guth nam beathaichean ©Òrain a’ Chròileagain; Tha mise mòr, tha luchag beag ©Lisa Storey; Tha mi ruith ars’ an coineanach ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Cuir do làmhan air do cheann ©Mairead Hulse; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust

We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more songs and rhymes through their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes

Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod
Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí
Editing: Thomasin Collins
Sound: Nigel Powell at Swedishwood Audio Ltd. http://www.swedishwood.net/

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Leugh is Seinn: Donaidh Dathach (ages 0-5)

Gaelic Books Council 19 July 2025 11:01 am

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod! Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en Leabhar/book: Ralfaidh Rabaid by Emily MacKenzie, translated by Norma NicLeòid (Acair, 2015), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/ralfaidh-rabaid?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Acair. Òrain/songs: Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; ’S toil leam a bhith a’ leughadh ©Linda NicLeòid; Horo Calum Coineanach ©Mairead Hulse; Tha mi ruith ars’ an rabaid ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Danns’, danns’, danns’ còmhla rium ©Linda NicLeòid; Aon leabhar, dà leabhar ©Linda NicLeòid; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more songs and rhymes through their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí Editing: Thomasin Collins

Leugh is Seinn le Linda are fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs, puppets and games, led by our reading ambassador and acclaimed BBC presenter, Linda Macleod!
Find out more here: https://www.gaelicbooks.org/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda-2?lang=en

Leabhar/book:
Ralfaidh Rabaid by Emily MacKenzie, translated by Norma NicLeòid (Acair, 2015), https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/ralfaidh-rabaid?lang=en This video was recorded with permission from Acair.

Òrain/songs:
Halò a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust; Ciamar a tha thu? ©Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig; Ma tha thu deiseil airson stòiridh ©Linda NicLeòid; ’S toil leam a bhith a’ leughadh ©Linda NicLeòid; Horo Calum Coineanach ©Mairead Hulse; Tha mi ruith ars’ an rabaid ©Peigi Màiri NicNeacail; Danns’, danns’, danns’ còmhla rium ©Linda NicLeòid; Aon leabhar, dà leabhar ©Linda NicLeòid; Tìoraidh a h-uile duine ©Scottish Book Trust

We are grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for giving us permission to use their songs “Halò a h-uile duine” and “Tìoraidh a h-uile duine”. You can find more songs and rhymes through their online library here: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/songs-and-rhymes

Presenter: Linda NicLeòid / Linda Macleod
Puppets: Aodhán Mac Ruaidhrí
Editing: Thomasin Collins

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Leugh is Seinn: Ralfaidh Rabaid (P1-3)

Gaelic Books Council 19 July 2025 11:00 am

Lèirmheas air Seall agus Inns le Sebastien Braun (Acair, 2019) agus Dealbh is Facal le Heather Amery (Acair, 2019). Tha na leabhraichean ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne: Seall agus Inns – https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/baby-toddler/seall-agus-inns-de-chi-thu-anns-a-bhaile Dealbh is Facal – https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/dealbh-is-facal

Lèirmheas air Seall agus Inns le Sebastien Braun (Acair, 2019) agus Dealbh is Facal le Heather Amery (Acair, 2019).

Tha na leabhraichean ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne:
Seall agus Inns – https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/baby-toddler/seall-agus-inns-de-chi-thu-anns-a-bhaile
Dealbh is Facal – https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/dealbh-is-facal

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Seall agus Inns & Dealbh is Facal

Gaelic Books Council 22 February 2023 3:00 pm

Lèirmheas air Mo Chiad Leabhar Bheathaichean Coille (Acair, 2021). Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/mo-chiad-leabhar-bheathaichean-coille

Lèirmheas air Mo Chiad Leabhar Bheathaichean Coille (Acair, 2021).

Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/mo-chiad-leabhar-bheathaichean-coille

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Mo Chiad Leabhar Bheathaichean Coille

Gaelic Books Council 15 February 2023 6:45 pm

Lèirmheas air Dathan le Tim Hopgood (Acair, 2022). Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/baby-toddler/dathan-saoghal-miorbhaileach

Lèirmheas air Dathan le Tim Hopgood (Acair, 2022).

Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/baby-toddler/dathan-saoghal-miorbhaileach

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Dathan

Gaelic Books Council 07 January 2023 1:00 pm

Lèirmheas air Cath Gun Chrìch le Raghnaid Sandilands (Dreathan-donn, 2022). Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/cath-gun-chrich

Lèirmheas air Cath Gun Chrìch le Raghnaid Sandilands (Dreathan-donn, 2022).

Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/ages-5-8/cath-gun-chrich

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Cath Gun Chrìch

Gaelic Books Council 03 January 2023 6:00 pm

Lèirmheas air Seinn Còmhla Rinn, leabhran Leugh is Seinn le Linda (Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, 2022). Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/baby-toddler/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda

Lèirmheas air Seinn Còmhla Rinn, leabhran Leugh is Seinn le Linda (Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, 2022).

Tha an leabhar ri cheannach aig bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean ann am Partaig, Glaschu, no air loidhne aig https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/childrens/baby-toddler/leugh-is-seinn-le-linda

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Seinn Còmhla Rinn

Gaelic Books Council 16 December 2022 3:51 pm

Booking a session

Parents

Leugh is Seinn le Linda sessions are available for free at our Gaelic bookshop in Partick, Glasgow on the last Saturday of every month. Keep an eye out on Eventbrite and Leugh is Seinn le Linda Facebook page to reserve a place for upcoming sessions. If you would like to receive more information and news about Leugh is Seinn le Linda, please sign up to our newsletter.

Schools and Organisations

We offer in-person and online Leugh is Seinn le Linda sessions to schools, nurseries, and other organisations. Online sessions can be live via Microsoft Teams, or pre-recorded.

Please note:

  • We require a minimum of 2 sessions for each booking.
  • Sessions are usually 30min but can be longer if necessary.
  • We ask that there be no more than 20 children per session.
  • Sessions are £125 each.

If you wish to organise Leugh is Seinn le Linda sessions for a school or organisation, please contact [email protected]

Future sessions

There are currently no forthcoming events - please check back soon.

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In this book you’ll find a collection of the most popular songs from the Gaelic Books Council’s Leugh is Seinn le Linda sessions, fun-filled Gaelic reading sessions with stories, songs and games for 0-5 year-olds led by Linda Macleod.

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*AN-DIUGH / TODAY* 25.06.2026

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09:15-10:00 airson Clas 2 & 3
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Bidh Linda is Muncaidh air ais air-loidhne an uair sin le tuilleadh Leugh is Seinn aig
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*AN-DIUGH / TODAY ann an GLASCHU*
😊📚🎶LEUGH IS SEINN SA BHÙTH
*Disathairne / Saturday 13.06.26*
Leugh is Seinn le Linda @ The Gaelic Bookshop, 32 Mansfield Street, Partick, Glasgow 😀📚🎶

AN-ASGAIDH / FREE SESSIONS:
Session 1: 10-10.45am
Session 2: 11-11.45am

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