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North Lanarkshire to host its first ever Local Mòd

Published: 24 Feb 2025

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Competitors with prizes

North Lanarkshire is set to host its first ever Local Mòd, providing a new opportunity for young people and families to come together to celebrate Gaelic language, music and culture.

Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, which has supported the teaching, development and promotion of Gaelic since its founding in Oban in 1891, Local Mòds help develop Gaelic language, history, and heritage at both local and national levels.

The announcement coincides with the start of World Gaelic Week, which kicks off today, Monday 24 February.

While North Lanarkshire previously hosted the National Mòd in Airdrie some 32 years ago in 1993, this marks the first time a Local Mòd will be held in the area.

The event will take place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld and sees North Lanarkshire join a 21-strong network of Local Mòds across Scotland.

Supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, it will offer a range of competitions for young people, further strengthening Gaelic Medium Education (GME), which has been established in North Lanarkshire since 1997.

The day-long event is expected to bring together participants and supporters of Gaelic language, culture and music from across North Lanarkshire and beyond, providing a platform for participants to showcase and enhance their skills and connect with others.

An Comunn Gàidhealach President Maggie Cunningham said: “We are delighted that North Lanarkshire is launching a Local Mòd this year. We know from experience that Local Mòds do a great deal to stimulate interest in Gaelic in their own communities and I am sure this new initiative will add to the numbers involved in Gaelic across the country. Gura math a thèid leibh.”

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: “Local Mòds benefit businesses, enrich the Gaelic language and bring communities together. This latest announcement will be a welcome boost for Gaelic speakers and supporters in North Lanarkshire.

“The benefits of Mòds were showcased at last year’s National Mòd in Oban, which generated an estimated £3.6 million for Scotland’s economy and attracted the highest attendance at a Mòd event in five years.

“To grow Gaelic, we have allocated an extra £5.7 million for initiatives to promote language in the draft Budget for 2025-26. We are also progressing the Scottish Languages Bill to strengthen provision of Gaelic education across Scotland.”

Welcoming the announcement, Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of North Lanarkshire Council, said: “The introduction of a Local Mòd in North Lanarkshire is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and promote Gaelic language and culture.

“It will also provide young people and families with an exciting platform to showcase their talents and celebrate Gaelic education and heritage.”

This year’s Royal National Mòd, the prestigious Gaelic language and cultural celebration held in a different Scottish town or district annually, will take place in Lochaber from 10 - 18 October.

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