Moray Council Gaelic Page

A’ comharrachadh agus a’ cumail taic ris a' Ghàidhlig agus a cultar

Tha a’ Ghàidhlig na pàirt ro-chudromach de dhualchas cultarach na h-Alba, agus tha ceangal fad-sheasmhach aig Moireibh ris a’ chànan. A dh'aindeoin' gu bheil a cleachdadh làitheil air crìonadh thar ùine, tha Comhairle Mhoireibh fhathast dealasach a thaobh a bhith a’ neartachadh agus a’ brosnachadh na Gàidhlig gu h-ionadail gus dèanamh cinnteach gun soirbhich an cànan thar gach ginealach ann am Moireibh.

Celebrating and Supporting Gaelic Language and Culture

Gaelic is a vital part of Scotland's cultural heritage, and Moray has a long-standing connection to the language. While it's everyday use has declined over time, Moray Council remains committed to strengthening and promoting Gaelic locally to ensure the language continues to thrive across all generations in Moray.

Na naidheachdan as ùire

Tha sinn toilichte an dàrna eagran de Phlana Gàidhlig Comhairle Mhoireibh (2025-2030) fhoillseachadh, a chaidh aontachadh gu h-oifigeil le Bòrd na Gàidhlig air 28 Gearran 2025.

Tha am plana a’ cur air adhart gnìomhan soilleir gus taic a chumail ri cleachdadh, faicsinneachd agus ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig air feadh na sgìre. Air a dheasachadh a rèir Achd na Gàidhlig (Alba) 2005, tha am plana a’ mìneachadh mar a bhios sinn:

A' toirt piseach air cothroman gus Gàidhlig ionnsachadh
A' cur ri cleachdadh na Gàidhlig sna seirbheisean is coimhearsnachdan againn.
A' cur ri faicsinneachd na Gàidhlig ann am beatha phoblach

Latest News

We're pleased to share the second edition of Moray Council's Gaelic Language Plan (2025-2030) which was officially approved by Bòrd na Gàidhlig on 28 February 2025.

The plan sets out clear actions to support the use, visibility, and learning of Gaelic across the region. Developed in line with the national Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005, the plan outlines how we will:

Improve opportunities to learn Gaelic
Increase Gaelic use in our services and communities
Enhance the visibility of Gaelic in public life

Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh mu ghnìomhan Gàidhlig ann am Moireibh, a' gabhail a-steach tachartasan, cothroman ionnsachaidh agus naidheachdan coimhearsnachd, faic www.gaelicinmoray.com a tha air a chumail suas le Buidheann Ghàidhlig Mhoireibh.

For more Gaelic Activity in Moray, including events, learning opportunities and community news, visit www.gaelicinmoray.com which is hosted by Moray Gaelic Group.

A' Chiad Phlana Gàidhlig againn

Chithear a' chiad phlana againn fhathast, a bha mar bhunait airson leasachadh na Gàidhlig san sgìre.

Plana Gàidhlig Comhairle Mhoireibh 2017 - 2022

Our First Gaelic Plan

You can still view our initial plan, which laid the foundation for Gaelic development in the region.

Moray Council Gaelic Plan 2017 - 2022

Ionnsaich Gàidhlig

Ma tha ùidh agad ann a bhith ag ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig, tha gu leòr goireasan matha ann gus tòiseachadh:

UHI Mhoireibh: a tha a' toirt seachad cùrsaichean co-cheangailte ris a' Ghàidhlig..
Speak Gaelic
LearnGaelic
Duolingo
e-Sgoil: Ionnsachadh didseatach aig Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Learn Gaelic

If you're interested in learning Gaelic, there are plenty of great resources to get started:

UHI Moray: offers Gaelic-related courses.
Speak Gaelic
LearnGaelic
Duolingo
e-Sgoil: Digital learning from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar

Abairtean Gàidhlig cumanta

Co-dhiù a tha thu dìreach a’ tòiseachadh air an cànan ionnsachadh no a’ cur gleans air do chuid sgilean, seo beagan abairtean Gàidhlig làitheil feumail a dh'fhaodadh tu feuchainn:

Common Gaelic Phrases

Whether you're just starting out or brushing up on your skills, here are a few handy everyday Gaelic expressions to try out:

English

Gaelic

Sounds like

Good morning

Madainn mhath

Madeen va

Good evening

Feasgar math

Fesskurr ma

How are you?

Ciamar a tha thu?

Kimmer uh ha oo

Fine thanks

Tha gu math, tapadh leat

Ha goo ma, tappuh let

Do you speak Gaelic?

A bheil Gaidhlig agad?

Uh vil ga-lick ackut?

I’m learning it

Tha mi ga h-ionnsachadh

Ha mee ga h-yoonsochugh

That’s great

‘S math sin

Smashin

Excuse me

Gabh mo leisgeul

Gav mo lishk-yal

I’m sorry

Tha mi duilich

Ha mee dooleech

Many thanks

Moran taing

Moe-ran ta-eeng

You’re welcome

‘S e do bheatha

Sheh daw veh-huh

Goodnight

Oidhche mhath

Uh-eechyuh va

Good health!

Slainte mhath!

Slahntchuh va!

Tùs: Everyday Gaelic Morag MacNeill 2019

Source: Everyday Gaelic Morag MacNeill 2019

Cuir fios thugainn

Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh mu iomairtean Gàidhlig ann am Moireibh, no ma tha ceist sam bith agad mu mar as urrainn dhuibh a dhol an sàs, cuir fios thugainn aig: gàidhlig@moray.gov.uk

Get in Touch

For further information about Gaelic initiatives in Moray, or if you have questions about how to get involved, contact us at: gaelic@moray.gov.uk