Àdhamh is not only the world’s most famous Gaelic Language and Culture Consultant, having built his reputation in the sphere of film & TV working on Sony Pictures’ Outlander, but is also an independent producer, involved in several Gaelic-language short films and series over the last few years.
Àdhamh is known for a deep esoteric knowledge of the history, idiom, dialect and accent of Scottish Gaelic, unwavering personal passion for his native culture and the boundless energy and determination required to create the best possible product, whether on or off set. Think poetic translation to whatever dialect is necessary, versatile teaching methods and materials depending on the varying linguistic abilities of your cast, and dedicated, patient on-set consultancy.
As a producer, Àdhamh has drawn on his reach within the Gaelic and film worlds to bring in the best possible talent for language and culture-rich projects such as Origins of the Laoich, The Herring Girls and 1815 as well as providing a confident talking head for media purposes.
If you are committed to keeping your cast relaxed and enthusiastic about the material in your production then look no further:
“As Laird of Leoch I had to get used to a new pair of legs, drink copious amounts of Rhenish and speak to the clan in Gaelic. Àdhamh was my rock for the latter. The support he gave me was outstanding. He was always on hand with patience and good heart”
–Gary Lewis
“It was wonderful having Àdhamh around. Because there’s a man who lives and breathes that language”
–Graham McTavish
“A fantastic teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed working/learning with Àdhamh. He brought the language alive for me and instilled a lasting passion for Gaelic. Personable, hard-working and energetic, he provided the perfect guide”
–Sam Heughan