Colaisde na Gàidhlig is first and foremost an educational non-profit institution, offering year-round programming in the culture, music, language, crafts, customs, and traditions of the immigrants from the Highlands of Scotland. The only institution of its kind in North America, students of all ages and skill levels visit the College every year to study under some of the finest instructors in Nova Scotia Gaelic culture.

Focus on cultural appreciation

We believe investing time in cultural appreciation at a young age positively affects a person for the rest of their life. Check out our programming specially designed for kids.

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Learn something new

We are first and foremost a continuing education institution with hopefully something to offer everyone, regardless of age or expertise. Join in on an upcoming adult session.

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Learn right at home

Don't let location stop you - wherever you are in the world, you can try something new or continue your learning. Click over to view what we now offer online.

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Plan a visit to the Hall of the Clans Museum

Plan a visit to the Hall of the Clans Museum

Built at the site of landed Scottish immigrants, St. Ann's and Cape Breton boast a fascinating history and heritage. Learn of the local story in a self-guided museum tour, get a chance to view Gaelic films, and take part in interactive cultural demonstrations. (seasonal)

Let us make a kilt just for you

Let us make a kilt just for you

For decades, the College has offered traditional, hand-stitched kilt-making and custom-tartan clothing through our Craft Shop, creating treasured heirlooms to pass along from generation to generation. Visit our campus to learn more and begin your own creation process.

Help support the effort

Help support the effort

Since 1938, the College has always remained an independent and largely independently-funded, non-profit organization with a simple mission to preserve the language and traditions that came to this area. With your support, we can continue on this path and help to ensure that those traditions live on.

Think of us when planning your next event

Think of us when planning your next event

Secluded and tucked away yet central on the island, Colaisde na Gàidhlig is a great meeting place for you and your guests. Open all year, and with oodles of options to choose from, think of us when planning your big day.

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We are so lucky to be joined by these all-star instructors for our youth Gaelic weekend coming up! Registration is open now, sign on up! #Gaelic #Learnwithus #YoungGaels ...

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In just a few short months, we’ll be gathering once again in St. Ann’s for another unforgettable summer at Colaisde na Gàidhlig! Adult learners, now’s the time to start planning — our website has details on schedules, instructors, pricing, and more.

Registration for adult sessions opens this Monday, February 10 at 10 a.m. For those looking forward to summer youth sessions, information will be released on February 21, with registration opening February 24. Whether it will be your first time here, or you’re coming back for yet another year, we’re delighted you’re making plans for St. Ann’s!
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📣 Clàradh fosgailte a-nis! 📣 Registration is now open for our upcoming Youth Gaelic Weekend happening March 28 – 30, 2025. Come connect with young learners from across the province. This weekend is open to ages 8 – 18, and offers two levels, beginner to intermediate. No prior experience necessary to attend! #LearnWithUs

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☺️ A’ toirt sùil air ais air 2024. ☺️
Looking back at all the fun from our Youth Gaelic Weekends this past year. We’re planning our next Youth Weekend for March 28th – 30 with registration opening next Wednesday. Save the date! #learnwithus #GaelicinCommunity
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🌟 One of our most favourite times of the year is just around the corner—March Break! ❤️

We’re thrilled to bring you two awesome youth sessions once again packed with rich cultural learning and good old-fashioned fun. 🎻✨

📅 Registration opens tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22 at 9 AM! Start exploring what’s on offer today and make your plans.

📢 Parents: Interested in joining the fun? Check out our house-parent application and be part of the experience!

👉 Info on Session 1 available here: https://gaeliccollege.edu/session/march-break-program/

👉 Info on Session 2 available here: https://gaeliccollege.edu/session/march-break-youth-session-two/

#MarchBreak #CulturalLearning
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We’re on the look out! The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31. Please contact Margie Beaton with questions or expressions of interest: margie@gaeliccollege.edu ...

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🌟 2025 is shaping up to be another incredible year of learning in St. Ann’s, and we can’t wait to welcome you in person at one of our upcoming sessions! While we’re finalizing the details, we encourage eager learners to join our mailing list to ensure you don’t miss a thing when registration opens. (Recent past students, no worries—you’ll automatically receive updates!) And stay tuned here for all the latest news. 📨✨ #learnwithus

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✨ Beannachdan nam Féilltean Dhuibh bho Colaisde na Gàidhlig, gu’m biodh am Bliadhn’ Ùr agaibh làn ciùil agus aoibhneis.

Blessings of the season to you from the Gaelic College, may your new year be filled with music and joy. ✨
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Save the Date!

An Cùrsa Bogaidh: Four-Week Immersion Course
Level II – Intermediate & Level III – Higher Intermediate
Back in 2025, slated for April 28 – May 23

Registration is open now!
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An Nollaig Ghàidhealach, the Christmas Gaelic weekend is coming up, running December 13 – 15, 2024, and the deadline to apply is Friday, December 5. We’re thrilled to welcome back Joyce MacDonald who will lead the eadar-mheadhonach, the intermediate class.

Joyce MacDonald of Centerville, Cape Breton, began studying Gaelic in school at the age of 13. Over the years she has studied with Margie Beaton, Bernard Cameron and Carmen MacArthur. In 2011, she participated in the Bun ‘s Barr Gaelic language master-apprentice program, working with Mary MacKinnon of Margaree. She also spent time in Mabou with her own Gaelic-speaking grandmother, Jessie MacDonald. Before joining the College staff team in 2013, she had worked in many places, including stints as a newspaper reporter, a dance instructor, a call centre agent, a research assistant and a tour guide. She has a Master’s in Celtic Studies from St. Francis Xavier University. She has ten years of experience as a Gàidhlig Aig Baile instructor and teaches online Gaelic classes for Colaisde na Gàidhlig.
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