OK a chàirdean - nan dèanamaid seo sa Ghàidhlig, cò a dhèanadh na guthan? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary

The Welsh language version of the classic 1977 film will feature Matthew Rhys as Han Solo.

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Ooh! Nach biodh sin math! (Cho fad 's a bhiodh na prìsean reusanta!) www.thenational.scot/news/2643703...

Plan for rail link from Scotland to mainland Europe takes first steps

A new route between the Highlands and mainland Europe could be on its way, after a working group met for the first time to assess the feasibility of…

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Is fheàrr leam Colosseum II - an còmhlan prog/jazz fusion anns an robh Gary Moore sna 70an a rinn òrain saidhgeadaileach leithid "Dark Side of the Moog"!! 👾

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d ago

MEMPHIS: “A mechanical contractor who helped build Elon Musk’s Memphis-area data centers at breakneck speed says SpaceXAI is dragging its feet on paying his company for work performed since 2024…owes his company more than $136 million…” www.actionnews5.com/2026/08/01/c...

670 a' dèanamh duais na Scots am-bliadhna.

illandancient.bsky.social@illandancient.bsky.social · yesterday

Its school results day in Scotland. The BBC haven't noticed it yet, but the number of pupils taking the SQA Scots Language Award has increased from 485 last year to 670 this year - a 38% increase. This 670 is the highest number to take the subject. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...

"A people without a language of its own is only half a nation. A nation should guard its language more than its territories—'tis a surer barrier, and a more important frontier, than fortress or river." - Thomas Davis ❤️ #Gaeilge #irishlanguage #Irish

The people who push data centres, are the same people who bleat about turbines and solar farms being ugly 🙄

There were 27,391 new UK solar installations in June 2026, the second highest monthly installations volume on record, adding 132 MW of capacity And we've got plug-in solar coming at the end of August! www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/u...

UK solar capacity hits 22.8 GW as market prepares for plug-in launch - pv magazine Global

The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect, a UK wholesaler boss tells pv magazine plug-in solar is a gre...

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A surprisingly long and affectionate exploration of Esperanto’s past and present. “Many of its enthusiasts are undeniably eccentric: longhairs, train enthusiasts, nudists and Brazilian spiritists.” I’m only one of the above. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Nudists, peaceniks and freeloading travellers: the people keeping the Esperanto dream alive

Esperanto had always seemed to me like an idealistic movement that had failed. So why was its annual congress so vibrant and full of young people?

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How the BBC’s Learn #Cornish #podcast could help boost this minority language theconversation.com/how-the-bbcs... via @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social #langsky

How the BBC’s Learn Cornish podcast could help boost this minority language

In terms of heritage, visibility and identity, this inclusive introduction to Cornish could be crucial.

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Aplacaidean Anaragach X – Rathaidean-iarainn Èireann a Tuath Tha bùithtean air-loidhne cunnartach, nach eil? Dh’òl mi beagan fìona an latha roimhe agus dh’òrdaich mi leabhar mu thrèanaichean ann an Èirinn a Tuath agus an uair sin, dhìochuimhnich mi mu dheidhinn buileach glan gus an do nochd an…

Aplacaidean Anaragach X – Rathaidean-iarainn Èireann a Tuath

Tha bùithtean air-loidhne cunnartach, nach eil? Dh’òl mi beagan fìona an latha roimhe agus dh’òrdaich mi leabhar mu thrèanaichean ann an Èirinn a Tuath agus an uair sin, dhìochuimhnich mi mu dheidhinn buileach glan gus an do nochd an leabhar tron doras! Is math nach robh e daor! Co-dhiù, tha mi beò glaicte le rathaidean-iarainn Ultach aig an àm seo agus tha mi a’ dol dhan ghala dìosail aig Rathad-iarainn Dhùn Phàdraig san Lùnastal – rathad-iarainn glèidhte snog ann an taobh a-deas Contae an Dùin.

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Opposition to the prospect of badger culling in Wales is continuing to grow after 10,000 people backed a petition calling on the Senedd to reject the policy

Badger cull petition meets Senedd debate threshold after overwhelming support

Nation.Cymru Staff Opposition to the prospect of badger culling in Wales is continuing to grow after 10,000 people backed a petition calling on the Senedd to reject the policy. It follows the passing ...

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Fuck you, my heart will go on ~ Rage Against The Celine

Chaochail* mo chat beag còir Còco an-diugh. Latha bronach. Clach air a' chàrn. *Tha fhios agam gum bu chòir dhut "bàsaich" a chleachdadh airson beathaichean, ach is e bèibidh daonna a bh' ann!

I am not sure that we appreciate how much hostility there is from the far right to the learning and speaking of languages. 1/2 www.thetimes.com/article/9a33...

Language centre closes after ‘far-right intimidation’

The director of the Language Hub in Glasgow claimed the premises were no longer safe for staff after a ‘surveillance’ campaign by anti-migration activists

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Sgur den sgròladh agus tagh dà charactar a tha a' toirt toileachas dhut.

Trev Ellis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 #YES@gingertrevtrev.bsky.social · 3w ago

Stop scrolling and post two characters who being you happiness.

Chan eil sin na iongnadh. Steach dhan mhuir le AI!

The Conversation U.S.@us.theconversation.com · 3w ago

Despite rapid growth of AI-centric schools, research indicates that AI tutors aren’t more effective than human teachers. An expert in education policy looks at the trend: theconversation.com/despite-the-...

Naidheachd dhuilich. Bha i gu sònraichte math ann an So I Married an Axe Murder! "I'm on the Weekly World News Garth Brooks Juice Diet!" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Brenda Fricker: Oscar-winning Irish actress dies at 81

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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In the Scottish Gaelic context, it's not just online but in "workshops" and in supposedly academic scholarship

Neil Jackman@neiljackman.bsky.social · 3w ago

It's interesting how so many people are trying to claim or reinvent 'ancient' traditions online at the moment. Much of it heavy on vibes and light on evidence. Lots of 'borrowing' from Native American or other traditions too.

Nach do leugh na daoine seo sci-fi sam bith agus nach do choimhead air cus filichean horror mar a rinn mi fhèin? Dè idir a dh'fhaodadh a dhol ceàrr...

Sista 𓅓@sista.bsky.social · 3w ago

We are in the worst timeline, chat

An article from Byline Times has claimed that the Reform Party's proposed amendment to the Government’s elections Bill ‘would mean candidates using Irish and Scottish Gaelic would face up to six months in prison'

Publication claims Reform UK 'plans to jail candidates' for using Cornish, Irish or Gaelic on election material

Nation Cymru staff An article from Byline Times has claimed that the Reform Party’s proposed amendment to the Government’s elections Bill ‘would mean candidates using Irish and Scottish Gaelic would f...

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SUVs are higher at the front and three times more likely to kill a child when they hit them. SUV drivers drag the child under their vehicle, and then they crush the child to death. It's incredible that SUVs don't have higher tax, and why not lower speed limits. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar

Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

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OK a chàirdean! Dè a' Ghàidhilg a bu chòir a bhith air?

Josiah Mortimer@josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 4w ago

Rounding up some translations of Count Binface that have been appearing in foreign press 🇷🇴 Romanian: Contele Tomberonez 🇫🇷 French: Comte Tête-de-Poubelle (bin-head, more accurate than bin-face) 🇮🇹 Italian: Conte Faccia-da-Bidone 🇪🇸 Spanish: "un hombre con un cubo de basura en la cabeza" (!) Cont...

I should do a scam like this! "Big language say it takes 1500 hours to reach fluency in Gaelic but a linguist in Glasgow has discovered a new method to learn in just 1 afternoon. They tried to destroy his Gaelic in 10 minutes course but it can be yours for just £1k." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

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Very interesting post! I can't emphasise enough what a bad idea auto-translation is. unseen-japan.com/auto-transla... I've written about it's dangers for Scottish Gaelic here: treanaichean.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/d... @bordnagaidhlig.bsky.social

Japanese Social Media Auto-Translation: a Blessing, or a Curse? - Unseen Japan

Is auto-translation on Japanese social media breaking language barriers or creating new problems? The illusion of certainty and its pitfalls.

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Man, chan urrainn dhut fiù 's bruidhnn mu thrèanaichean sa Ghàidhlig sna làithean seo gun na h-amadain a bhith a' cur ort!

Once close to extinction, can Cornish find a new generation of speakers? ✍️Merryn Davies-Deacon wp.me/p8Mk4U-1oyF

The Welsh Government is hoping to secure a stronger future for the Welsh language, the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language told the Senedd today

Welsh Government renews drive towards one million Welsh speakers

Nation.Cymru staff The Welsh Government is hoping to secure a stronger future for the Welsh language, the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language told the Senedd today. From the early ye...

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This really shouldn't need to be said, but alas, it does. Thanks to @ciol-linguists.bsky.social, the ATC and the ITI for writing this letter. Fingers crossed that someone will act on it! www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Cutting language courses will be a costly mistake | Letters

Letters: Sara Robertson, Raisa McNab and John Worne fear that Britain risks becoming a monolingual island in a multilingual world. Plus letters from Dr Darren Paffey, Janet Fraser and Ilona Marchant

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New Scottish Government stats on Gaelic-medium secondary education in Scotland. A very useful overview and it's the 1st time the Govt rather than Bòrd na Gàidhlig has made such a report. Scottish Languages Act 2025 gives the Govt more responsibility for Gaelic education www.gov.scot/publications...

Gaelic Medium Education in Secondary Schools, 2025/26

Headline statistics on Gaelic Medium Education in local authority secondary schools in Scotland.

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