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NEW PLANS FOR THE ROYAL NATIONAL MOD 2021 AND 2022 As the Royal National Mòd enters its final day of competitions in Lochaber, it has been announced that Paisley and Perth will play host to the Mòd in 2021 and 2022. It’s the first time that the Mòd’s organising body, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced […]

The Royal National Mòd (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) nears its end today (Thursday 19th October) in Lochaber as Rural Choirs take to the stage. The coveted Gold Medal competition took place yesterday evening, with Alasdair MacMhuirich from Islay and Rachel Walker from Spean Bridge walking away with the awards.    Yesterday also saw the prestigious Silver Pendant competition […]

SO SOON THE FINAL DAY OF ROYAL MOD COMPETITIONS   In the final day of competitions this year, the area choirs will compete in the highly anticipated Lovat and Tullibardine Trophy and Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy at the Nevis Centre.             Yesterday, the Lorn Shield was won by Coisir Sgir a’Bhac from Lewis, while the Sheriff […]

As the Royal National Mòd enters its final day of competitions in Lochaber, it has been announced that Paisley and Perth will play host to the Mòd in 2021 and 2022. It’s the first time that the Mòd’s organising body, An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced plans for more than a single year, due to the […]

If you were one of the many folk who was given a Blue and Gold Invitation to Ian’s 73rd Birthday Bash at Dunoon’s Masonic Hall on Friday 3rd November it is with deep regret that Ann has announced because of circumstances out with her control the event has been postponed . As most of you […]

Today Wednesday (18th October) heralds the beginning of the adult competitions at this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber. Commonly known as ‘Literature Day’ at the Mòd, competitions including drama, poetry and storytelling will take place throughout the day.                      Competitions in singing will also be held […]

One of the most popular Scottish characters of all time has now had his adventures translated into Gaelic Oor Wullie – or Uilleam Againne as he will be know in Gaelic has a  book launched today at the Royal National Mod in Fort William. The young rascal, who has immortalised catchphrases such as Jings, Crivvens […]

 The Royal National Mòd (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) continues today (Tuesday 17 October) as children’s competitions ramp up to their grand finale.  Contests will take places across singing, poetry, reading and storytelling, with the coveted Traditional Silver Medals being handed out.   New to this year’s competition is the Charlie MacColl Memorial trophy. Charlie was chairman […]