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Wilson McLeod

@wilsonmcleod.bsky.social

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Emeritus Professor of Gaelic, University of Edinburgh
Dùn Èideann

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · 3d

Can you help a local historian locate and map examples of historic Gaelic inscriptions on Scottish gravestones?

Read the latest blog on our website here that explains more about this interesting project 👇
www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/blog/in-sear...

Reposted by Wilson McLeod, Margot C. Finn, Nelson Flores

Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 8d

Earlier this year, I had to withdraw a publication on genocide hours before it was to be published due to senior Harvard administrators’ threats to my Harvard-employed coauthor. Last week, they fired Mary Bassett for refusing to ignore Palestine. My response:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A Harvard scholar’s ouster exposes a crisis of institutional integrity | Eric Reinhart

The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia

www.theguardian.com

Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 9d

Mealaibh ur naidheachd!
Clach-mhìle!

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Mark Spencer Turner @marcasmac.bsky.social · 10d

Tha na Sradagan air an lasadh!

Mo thaing dhuibh uile a bha nar cuideachd a-nochd, agus do Niall còir a chuir an tachartas air dòigh fo bhratach an Oilthighe.

The Sparks are flying!

Thanks to everyone that came out tonight, and to Niall for hosting us on behalf of the University.

#Gàidhlig

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Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba @ainmean-aite.bsky.social · 21d

Mapa Gàidhlig na Seachdaine
Dùn Èideann ~ Edinburgh

buff.ly/PWmFhaE

#AinmÀite #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Placenames #Gaelic #Maps

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 22d

Òran don luchd-giùlain chathraichean an Dùn Èideann (Song to the Edinburgh Chairmen)
by Robert Stewart (1802)
Performed by Tawana Maramba, Iris MacLeod, Laura Penman (clàrsach) and Alasdair Scott (accordion)
Arrangement by Michel Byrne and Sgorrabreac
ionaddhuneideann.org/events/blasa...

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 23d

At no point in Scottish history has this country ever been home to just one language, yet for the past 300 years the sole official language of Scotland has been English, writes Paul Kavanagh ✍️

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 24d

Airson Latha Naomh Anndrais, chum sinn cuirm-chiùil shònraichte aig an Leabharlann Nàiseanta a' comharrachadh a' cheangail eadar Dùn Èideann agus saoghal nan Gàidheal, le òrain bho shianar luchd-ciùil òga agus fear an taighe Pàdraig MacAoidh, Makar na h-Alba
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 25d

A new project which looks to prepare the Gaelic language 'for the digital and AI age' is set to be launched by academics

Volunteers sought for 'ambitious' project to 'prepare Gaelic for AI age'

www.thenational.scot

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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 25d

My latest blog piece on the new Scottish Languages Act granting official status to Gaelic and Scots and why these languages are national languages of Scotland.

weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/t...

The Scottish Languages Act

Scotland’s status as a multilingual country is now recognised in law with the Scottish Languages Act coming into force on St Andrew’s Day. The Act beefs up the legal protections previou…

weegingerdug.wordpress.com

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Mike Small @bellacaledonia.bsky.social · 26d

The Scottish Languages Act, which MSPs voted through in June, empowers parents to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area and aims to ensure that more qualifications are available in Gaelic. We explored what it means #StAndrewsDay bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...

The Scottish Languages Act: opportunities and challenges

The Scottish Languages Act passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament this week is the most important language legislation for Gaelic in twenty years and the first ever for the Scots language. T…

bellacaledonia.org.uk

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 26d

Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter

Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter

Kernewek to have greater protections, like Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic, so it can be used in education and legal hearings The Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter. Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has been recommended by the government for part III status under the European charter for regional or minority languages, the highest level of protection available. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 26d

The Scottish Languages Act 2025 comes into effect today - but its significance will only become clear over time. It's a complex, incrementalist measure and much depends on how it's implemented. My analysis here
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...

Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 26d

Agus "failte" cuideachd

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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 26d

Staff say university leaders have been "economical with the truth" about the role of consultants with an ominous reputation as hundreds face job cuts.

Read the full story: www.theferret.scot/c...

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 26d

The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a 'historic milestone' as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day

Gaelic and Scots gain official status in 'historic milestone' on St Andrew’s Day

www.thenational.scot

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 29d

#VIDEO: After years of hard work, the #Cornish language will be given Part Three status, meaning it will be recognised and protected at the same level as #Welsh, #Scottish and #Irish Gaelic!

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Project ERSKINE | Radical Gaelic Magazines 1900s – 1930s @erskineproject.bsky.social · 29d

An event to celebrate Donald Sinclair (1885–1932), one of the most prolific and versatile contributors to Erskine's magazines, will be held on 5 December, with Aonghas Mac Leòid, a leading expert on Sinclair's work and author of the new Scotnote Study Guide: asls.org.uk/publications...

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Geraldine Parsons @gparsons.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thèid an 20mh Òraid Bhliadhnail mar Chuimhneachan air Aonghas MacMhathain a lìbhrigeadh 2/12/25 leis an Oll Uilleam Lamb air 'Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'
www.eventbrite.com/e/gaelic-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-tickets-1969148250425?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The Lecture will explore the implications for Gaelic arising from the rapid development of AI

www.eventbrite.com

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Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh @pomuirch.bsky.social · Nov 25

This year’s O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh will be given by Professor @brendankanect.bsky.social of @earlymodirish.bsky.social fame. Brendan is Visiting Leverhulme Professor in Edinburgh in 2025 and 2026.

A poster advertising the O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh for 2025. It will be delivered by Professor Brendan Kane at 4.15 on 10 December, in 50 George Square

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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · Nov 24

Vigilantes

Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims

A robust response from GCC here

www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...

Protesters pledge weekly disruption at Glasgow school over mums' English classes

Glasgow City Council is set for a long-running stand-off with protesters targeting a local primary over English classes for pupils’ mums

www.thenational.scot

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Mark Spencer Turner @marcasmac.bsky.social · Nov 24

www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuar...

Guthanna Gàidhlig á n-ardú ag uain chinniúnach

Is é an file Marcas Mac an Tuairneir atá ina eagarthóir ar an duanaire filíochta nua ‘Sradagan san Iarmailt/Sparks in the Firmament’

www.irishtimes.com

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · Nov 23

The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.

It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

'Obscene' pay of uni fatcat bosses targeted in new proposals before MSPs

Greens co-leader Ross Greer has tabled amendments to a Scottish Government Bill to curb the earnings of top execs at universities and colleges.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Dr Valentina Bold @valbold.bsky.social · Nov 21

Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!

journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc

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Mark Spencer Turner @marcasmac.bsky.social · Nov 19

Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament⁠
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets⁠
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir⁠
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This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium⁠. ⁠

#Gaelic

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Ms Marchmont @msmarchmont.bsky.social · Nov 19

Edinburgh University UCU strike this week protesting redundancies ended with a rally at Holyrood. Great turn out despite the freezing temperatures by staff, students and MSPs 💪 🥶 💪

Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!

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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · Nov 18

Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...

SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs

SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.

www.heraldscotland.com

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · Nov 18

Don't cross the picket line!

We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.

We are striking for a better university, join us!

#StopTheCuts

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Nov 17

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish university has been accused of 'losing the plot' as bosses threaten staff and students with disciplinary action in the event of protests at graduation ceremonies this winter

‘Losing the plot’: Scottish university under fire over escalating protests crackdown

www.thenational.scot

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · Nov 17

CRUINN CÒMHLA – Mòran Taing!
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org