Seachdain na Gàidhlig takes place from 24 February until 3 March and will culminate in Stirling with a community fun day being held at Bridge of Allan Church Hall on Sunday 2 March. The event, which lasts from 2-5pm, is free to attend and will feature music, workshops and games led by various groups who promote and teach Gaelic within Stirling and the Forth Valley.
As part of the annual initiative to promote Scottish Gaelic across the world, Stirling Council is highlighting the efforts and activities made across its services to support the language.
Fèis Fhoirt host weekly traditional music workshops and Gaelic singing lessons at Tolbooth Stirling for young people of all levels aged 8-18.
Stirling’s library service regularly hosts Gaelic Bookbug sessions for babies, toddlers and their families. These contain songs, rhymes and stories for small children aimed at supporting early language development.
'Opportunities for local learners'
Children and Young People Convener Cllr Danny Gibson said: “We’re committed to promoting Scottish Gaelic as one of the country’s three official languages. Taking part in initiatives such as World Gaelic Week offers an opportunity for local speakers and our young people to celebrate the role the language plays as an important part of the fabric of the nation.
“Our venues and libraries offer a platform for residents to engage with the Gaelic language while our provision of Gaelic Medium Education at Rivserside Primary School and Wallace High School is engaged with enthusiastically by pupils with a high level of attainment.
“Anyone who has an interest in the language should come along to the Community Fun Day on Sunday 2 March to enjoy a plethora of activities and to check out the local organisations that encourage learning and speaking in Gaelic.”