SpeakGaelic (2021)
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Una MacDonald — Executive Producer
Episodes 66
Caraidean Ùra | New Friends
Joy Dunlop takes us on our first steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreÀitichean | Places
Joy Dunlop guides us through the first basic steps to speak Gaelic. We meet Gaelic learner Clare Coghill and Calum Maclean surveys the streets of Glasgow in search of Greek architecture.
Read MoreAn Aimsir | The Weather
We meet Gaelic learner Ben Geyer from Fife and Calum Maclean is in St Monans, finding out about the prosperity white gold brought to the area.
Read MoreTeaghlach | Family
We meet Gaelic learner Caroline Quinn from Trinidad and Tobago, while Calum Maclean is in Portmahomack, Easter Ross, learning about his heritage.
Read MoreDachaigh | Home
Calum Maclean visits Airth in Stirlingshire where he discovers a fruity architectural surprise.
Read MoreTìde | Time
We meet learner Sophie Day from Falkirk, and Calum Maclean keeps a keen eye on the tide while on the hunt for spectacular cave art on Davaar Island in the Mull of Kintyre.
Read MoreObair | Work
Calum Maclean is in Glasgow taking a step back in time along the banks of the River Clyde. We also meet learners Audrey and Davy Paterson from Taynuilt.
Read MoreTìde dheth | Time off
We meet circus performer and Gaelic learner Kit Rodman-Orr from Cumbernauld, and Calum Maclean takes a voyage of discovery to an unusual theatre.
Read MoreBiadh & Deoch | Food & Drink
Calum Maclean is on Scotland’s east coast where he’s hoping to have smoked fish for lunch.
Read MoreCeannachd | Shopping
Calum Maclean visits an artistic and poetic railway tunnel in Colinton, Edinburgh.
Read MoreLatha gu Latha | Day to Day
Joy Dunlop meets learner and musician Teya-Jean Bawden who lives near Beauly, and Calum Maclean goes in search of some tasty match-day treats in Kilmarnock.
Read MoreColtas Dhaoine | Describing People
We meet Gaelic learner Colin Scott Mackenzie who lives on the Isle of Lewis, and a poorly Calum Maclean tries out the healing properties of an ancient clootie well.
Read MorePeataichean | Pets
We meet learner Keith Mackenzie from the Isle of Skye and Calum Maclean is in Argyll, on the hunt for one of Scotland’s more reclusive creatures.
Read MoreCàirdeas | Friendship
Joy Dunlop takes us on the next steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreAir Feadh An t-Saoghail | Around The World
We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
Read MoreRàithean | Seasons
Long-time learner Rick Rennie joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Argyll exploring the historic township of Auchindrain.
Read MoreDaoine is Dàimhean | People and Relationships
Calum Maclean is on the hunt for a world-famous dish which was created in an Indian restaurant in Glasgow.
Read MoreAig An Taigh | In The House
Gaelic rapper Hammy Sgìth and learner Liam McCormick join Joy in the studio, while Calum Maclean takes to the wing in Glasgow, trying out a pastime in which many Scots participate.
Read MorePlanaichean | Plans
Musician and learner Andrew Findlater joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes an earthly walk provoking thoughts of space and the galaxies around us.
Read MoreAn t-Àite-obrach | The Workplace
Learner Mirren Buchanan from Thurso chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Ayrshire where he gets to know some powerful local inhabitants!
Read MoreCur-seachadan | Hobbies
Learner Emily MacDonald chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a wheeled adventure whilst charting the part Scotland played in the development of the bicycle.
Read MoreAir Splaoid | Out and About
North Uist native and learner John Gillies chats to Joy, and a hungry Calum Maclean is on a quest for a mouthwatering cheese course at a family dairy in Easter Ross.
Read MoreAnns a’ Bhaile | In the Town
Learner Maria Robertson from Aberdeen chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean dons his dancing shoes as he tries out Bhangra dancing in Edinburgh.
Read MoreConaltradh | Communication
Learner Ilse Alim, who was raised in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Scotland’s Book Town.
Read MoreSgilean Dhaoine | People Skills
Learner Hamish Hepburn from Carrbridge chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean indulges his sweet tooth as he learns about beekeeping in Easter Ross.
Read MoreNàdar | Nature
Liam Alastair Crouse from the United States chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a boat trip to a colony of seabirds full of character.
Read MoreIonnsachadh | Learning
Joy Dunlop takes us on further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreCòmhdhail | Transport
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreÀrainneachd | Environment
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreA' Bhodhaig | The Body
Claire Macleod from the Isle of Scalpay is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is on the hunt for some important pillars on the Isle of Skye.
Read MoreTaigheadas | Housing
Sara Robertson is Joy’s guest in the studio and chats about her unusual home, while Calum Maclean is on Great Bernera, trying to a find an unusual historic property.
Read MoreFaireachdainn | Feelings
Counsellor Dolina Munro joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean explores a different way to travel on a trip through the city of Edinburgh.
Read MoreGnothachas | Business
Eilidh Cameron Sykes from Ballachulish joins Joy in the studio to talk about her business, and Calum Maclean visits a famous industrial village in Lanarkshire.
Read MoreSpòrs | Sports
Daniel Lennon chats to Joy in the studio about his sporting pastimes and Calum Maclean is in South Uist trying out a new sport in an historic landscape.
Read MoreCòcaireachd | Cooking
Fine Mayer, who grew up in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio, and a hungry Calum Maclean is on a quest for a famous mouth-watering soup in Morayshire.
Read MoreA’ Ghalltachd | The Lowlands
Melvin Oosterhuis from the Netherlands is Joy’s guest in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits a place of worship in a magnificent building in Glasgow’s west end.
Read MoreNaidheachdan | News
Megg McCredie from Crieff is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is in a small village on the Isle of Harris, which once attracted worldwide attention.
Read MoreSlàinte is Sunnd | Health & Wellbeing
Miriam Donaghey from the Isle of Lewis is Joy’s guest in the studio, and Calum Maclean is in a park in Edinburgh as he tests out an activity he’s never heard of or tried before!
Read MoreCuirmean Mòra | Big Occasions
Orchestral musician Liam Lynch from Dunfermline chats to Joy and Calum researches a traditional event which often precedes a wedding in many parts of rural Scotland.
Read MoreNàbaidhean | Neighbours
Shona MacQueen from Drumnadrochit chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean visits a mysterious hidden location close to the centre of the city of Inverness.
Read MoreSiubhal | Travel
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreCreideamh | Belief
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreA' Ghàidhealtachd | The Highlands
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreTeicneòlas | Technology
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreFasan | Fashion
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreNa h-Eileanan | The Islands
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreEalain | Art
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreAlba Nuadh | Nova Scotia
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreMiannan | Desires
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreEachdraidh | History
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreSo-sheasmhachd | Sustainability
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreDualchas | Culture
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Read MoreFoghlam | Education
The studio guest is Dr Marsaili MacLeod from Sutherland, and Calum Maclean is in Barra visiting one of the world’s most distinctive airports.
Read MoreTurasachd | Tourism
Joy Dunlop leads us on our Gaelic learning journey. Dr Teàrlach Wilson joins her in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Govan on the hunt for an incredible collection of stones.
Read MoreÀiteachas | Farming
Joy Dunlop is joined by studio guest Ryan Dziadowiec to discuss his interest in farming. Calum Maclean visits an environmental renewal project in Argyll.
Read MoreSòisealtas | Society
Tòmas MacAilpein is Joy’s studio guest and Calum Maclean is on an historical trail as he introduces us to the story of the heroic Vatersay Raiders.
Read MoreBailtean-mòra | Cities
Singer and Gaelic teacher Margaret Macleod Nicholson is Joy’s studio guest, and Calum Maclean visits Scotland’s newest city and once ancient capital, Dunfermline.
Read MoreCo-fhaireachdainn | Sympathy
The studio guest is Iain MacPherson who hails from Alberta, Canada, and Calum Maclean visits a thriving community project in Glasgow.
Read MoreFastadh | Employment
How Seona McClintock became fluent in the language, and Calum Maclean heads out to sea with a hard-working crew who have saved many lives.
Read MoreEacarsaich | Exercise
Climber Kenny Rankin, who grew up in Lochalsh, pops in, and Calum Maclean is in Uddingston trying his hand at a sport he last played in primary school.
Read MoreAoigheachd | Hospitality
The studio guest is Michael Bauer, who was born and brought up in Germany. Calum Maclean is busy in the kitchen and waiting tables at a community event in Glasgow.
Read MoreIonmhas | Finance
The guest is Fanch Bihan-Gallic who hails from Brittany, and Calum Maclean gets his hands on the local currency in the Findhorn Community in Morayshire.
Read MorePoilitigs | Politics
Political Journalist Niall O’Gallagher is Joy’s studio guest, and Calum Maclean visits a location in Islay which is both historic and political.
Read MoreLeigheas | Medicine
The studio guest is chaplain Suzie Roberts, and Calum Maclean is in Rogart, Sutherland, seeking some relief from a sore shoulder.
Read MoreFèisean | Festivals
Abi Reid from Stirlingshire is Joy's guest, and Calum Maclean is in Islay visiting a distillery.
Read MoreCoimhearsnachd | Community
Mark Wringe chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean learns about communities of a different kind when he visits a garden in Edinburgh.
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