Gaelic Arts
GUIR! 2026 opportunity call out
Glasgow Life's GUIR! initiative returns in 2026 - we're accepting applications now until 25 January for artists who want to develop new Gaelic work across all disciplines.
Apply nowGlasgow Life is committed to Gaelic Arts; leading, supporting and promoting a range of creative opportunities for Gaelic in the city including events, projects, workshops, funded opportunities and partnerships across Glasgow and beyond.
The programme, built on our Gaelic Arts Strategy, offers Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers alike the chance to encounter and enjoy performances, artworks, participation, creative opportunities and more, all rooted in and exploring Gaelic culture.
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Celtic Connections
Cèilidh a’ Bhaile Mhòir
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Celtic Connections
Family Cèilidhs
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Gaelic at Celtic Connections festival
Browse the Gaelic acts coming to Celtic Connections 2026 (15 Jan - 1 Feb)
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Gaelic Arts Plan
Read about Glasgow Life's Gaelic Arts Plan (2025 to 2029) and download it
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GUIR!
Read about Glasgow Life's Gaelic Arts incubator
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Letter to Glasgow/Song to Glasgow
About our Gaelic writing competitions
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Translate this website into Gaelic
How to find and use our auto-translate tool
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Gaelic at Glasgow Life
Go to the landing page for Gaelic at Glasgow Life
Màiri MacMillan - Songs to a City
Read about 'Glaschu - Songs to a City' - a project by Màiri MacMillan produced as part of Glasgow Life’s GUIR! project, supported by UNESCO City of Music.
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Art Extraordinary
A unique digital project celebrating the life and work of two artists from South Uist, developed by their families and Glasgow Museums.
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