Organisations invited to take part in new Gaelic research

Launched in partnership with the Scottish Government, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, VisitScotland and Skills Development Scotland, the project aims to build a detailed understanding of how Gaelic is used in day‑to‑day activities.

Commissioned by HIE and delivered by GC Insight with Reference Economics and Lasair Ltd, the research will gather comprehensive information from organisations currently using the language.

The research will identify where targeted investment can deliver the most benefit for Gaelic, its speakers and Gaelic‑speaking communities. In addition, it will examine how regional and local development initiatives support the long‑term viability of the language and its role in Scotland’s broader economic and community development.

Organisations using Gaelic in their daily operations are encouraged to share their experiences to help inform future policy and investment decisions.

Joanna Peteranna, HIE’s director of area operations, emphasised the importance of this research. She said:

“Gaelic is an integral part of Scotland’s cultural identity and a valuable asset both economically and socially. This research will help us understand where support can make the biggest difference, especially in a resource-constrained environment. By identifying opportunities and barriers, we can ensure Gaelic continues to thrive while contributing to sustainable growth.”

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said:

"This new research will help us identify where investment in Gaelic can have the greatest impact to ensure the language thrives.

"The findings will also explore how we can use Gaelic to attract tourists and boost visitor spending in communities across Scotland.

"Our Scottish Languages Act gave Gaelic official status and we are backing this commitment with an extra £1.8 million for Gaelic initiatives in the draft Scottish Budget for 2026-27."

More information and to take part in the survey visit here

Buidhnean air am moladh pàirt a ghabhail ann an rannsachadh ùr mu Ghàidhlig

Tha cuireadh ga thoirt do ghnothachasan, iomairtean sòisealta, buidhnean coimhearsnachd agus buidhnean Gàidhlig air feadh Alba airson pàirt a ghabhail ann an rannsachadh mòr ùr a bhios a’ sgrùdadh buaidh eaconamach, shòisealta agus chultarail na Gàidhlig.

Chaidh a’ phròiseact a chur air bhog ann an com-pàirteachas ris an Riaghaltas na h-Alba, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, VisitScotland agus Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba, agus tha e ag amas air tuigse mhionaideach a thogail air mar a thathar a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig ann an gnìomhachdan làitheil.

Fo stiùir HIE agus air a lìbhrigeadh le GC Insight còmhla ri Reference Economics agus Lasair Ltd, cruinnichidh an rannsachadh fiosrachadh mionaideach bho bhuidhnean a tha a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig mar-thà.

Comharraichidh an rannsachadh càite an urrainn tasgadh cuimsichte a’ bhuannachd as motha a thoirt don Ghàidhlig, a luchd-labhairt agus coimhearsnachdan na Gàidhlig. A bharrachd air sin, nì e sgrùdaidh e mar a tha iomairtean leasachaidh ionadail is roinneil a’ toirt taic do sheasmhachd fad‑ùine na Gàidhlig agus a dreuchd ann an leasachadh eaconamach agus coimhearsnachd nas fharsainge ann an Alba.

Tha buidhnean a tha a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig nan obraichean làitheil air am brosnachadh an cuid eòlais agus eòlasan a roinn gus cuideachadh le poileasaidhean is co-dhùnaidhean tasgaidh san àm ri teachd.

Chuir Joanna Peteranna, stiùiriche obraichean roinneil HIE, cuideam air cudromachd an rannsachaidh. Thuirt i:

“Tha a’ Ghàidhlig aig cridhe dearbh-aithne chultarach na h-Alba agus ’na maoin luachmhor eaconamach agus shòisealta. Bheir an rannsachadh seo dhuinn tuigse air càite an urrainn taic an diofar as motha a dhèanamh, gu h-àraidh ann an àrainneachd far a bheil goireasan cuingealaichte. Le bhith a’ comharrachadh chothroman is chnapan-starra, ’s urrainn dhuinn dèanamh cinnteach gun lean a’ Ghàidhlig oirre a’ fàs agus a’ cur ri fàs seasmhach.”

Thuirt Ceit Fhoirbeis, Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear:

"Cuidichidh an rannsachadh ùr seo, a chaidh ainmeachadh aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig, sinn le comharrachadh far am faod a’ bhuaidh as motha a bhith aig inbheisteadh ann an Gàidhlig, gus dèanamh cinnteach gum bi an cànan soirbheachail.   

"Rannsaichidh na toraidhean cuideachd mar as urrainn dhuinn Gàidhlig a chleachdadh gus luchd-turais a tharraing agus cosg-airgid luchd-tadhail ann an coimhearsnachdan air feadh Alba, a bhrosnachadh.

"Thug Achd nan Cànan Albannach inbhe oifigeil don Ghàidhlig agus tha sinn a’ cur taic ris a’ ghealltanas seo le £1.8 millean a bharrachd airson iomairtean Gàidhlig, ann an dreachd Buidseat na h-Alba airson 2026-27."

Aison barrachd fiosrachaidh agus gus pàirt a ghabhail san sgrùdadh tadhail an seo

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