An engaging journey through the rise, decline, and revival of Scottish Gàidhlig, exploring history, culture, education, politics, and living

Title: The Rise, Demise, and Reawakening of Scottish Gàidhlig
Speaker: Broadcaster, Singer, Educator, Event host and Gaelic activist, Joy Dunlop

Described by The Herald as, ‘A one-woman Gaelic industry’, Joy Dunlop is a broadcaster, singer, educator, event host and Gaelic activist. In this talk, she’ll take you on an engaging journey through Gaelic Scotland; from its arrival in the fourth century, to becoming the language of the Scottish court, before suffering a nationwide decline and most recently, a revival.

She’ll touch on education and politics, culture and heritage, and teach a few simple words and phrases. Bidh fàilte bhlàth oirbh uile / A warm welcome awaits you all.

Doors - 7:30pm - first come first served on seating

Intros - 7:50pm

Talk - 8pm

Q&A - 8:40pm