Do you have something in mind for your community project which might benefit from Àdhamh’s expertise? Would you like to explore bringing the Gaelic language, song or story into this environment? Get in touch and we can chat over how to go about the process of cultural pollination!
In a voluntary capacity, Àdhamh has been working with DROITSEACH for the best part of the last decade to attempt the representation and eventual reinstatement of all of Scotland’s Gaelic dialects. Using the TOSGAIR system of finding an ambassador for each dialect area, DROITSEACH has been building a network of passionate individuals countrywide who will work towards the preservation of their local tongue.
Àdhamh is a local ambassador himself and is working on the revival of his own Gáidhlig Dhail Riada, the dialect of Craignish, Lochaweside, Kilmartin, Kilmicheal, Knapdale, Lochfyneside, Cowal and Bute. You can find out more and get involved by clicking the link above and by visiting www.dalriada.scot.
Collaborative work between DROITSEACH and the Universities of Nevada and Arizona has been ongoing for the last several years as they seek to visit the last remaining fluent Gaelic speakers of the Scottish mainland in order to record their memories, culture and thoughts on life, lore and language. Above is Àdhamh with Murchadh Ailidh MacCoinnich of Lower Diabaig, Wester Ross.
