Community Events
During Ceòlas Week 2nd – 7th July 2023
As part of Ceòlas week, we put on an array of events in South Uist with cèilidhs, concerts, walks and more with many of the talented tutors and performers at the Sgoil Shamhraidh as well as other friends of Ceòlas.
This year, many of our cèilidhs and concerts will be broadcast live online for the first time. You can browse the full programme of events below – those that will be livestreamed are indicated by a small red box saying ‘BEÒ’ (live).
A portion of tickets for our in-person events will be sold online for those who want to book in advance. The rest will be sold on the door and at reception in Cnoc Soilleir during the week. Speak to one of our staff members to book a ticket.
To book tickets through our website, head to the ‘Events’ tab or click here.
We are aware of an issue with our payment system through our website. Please try paying via PayPal at checkout instead of paying by card or contact info@ceolas.co.uk if you having any issues.
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Programme of Events
Didòmhnaich
Sunday 2nd July
Cèilidh Fàilteachaidh
Welcome Cèilidh
7.30pm at Southend Community Hall
Tickets – £10, family deal available on door.
Online Tickets – £10
Diluain
Monday 3rd
Clasaichean Fosgailte
Drop-in Classes
Seanchas class with Angus John Macdonald at Cnoc Soilleir
Reels & Quadrilles with Niall & Morag MacPherson at St Peter’s Hall
11am – 12pm each day, £10 per class.
Email info@ceolas.co.uk to register.
Cabadaich le Ceòlas Gaelic conversation class – 2.45pm-3.30pm at Cnoc Soilleir, all levels, free
Ceòlas @ Polochar Inn
Local pub session from 5pm
Oidhche nan Òran
Song Concert
8pm at Southend Community Hall
Tickets – £10
Online tickets – £10
Dimàirt
Tuesday 4th
Clasaichean Fosgailte
Drop-in Classes
Seanchas class with Angus John Macdonald at Cnoc Soilleir
Reels & Quadrilles with Niall & Morag MacPherson at St Peter’s Hall
11am – 12pm each day, £10 per class.
Email info@ceolas.co.uk to register.
Cabadaich le Ceòlas Gaelic conversation class – 2.45pm-3.30pm at Cnoc Soilleir, all levels, free
Cuairt le Dram
A Walk and a Dram
A walk with a dram and stories with Dòmhnall Ruairidh Campbell.
£5, meet at South Lochboisdale Road End at 4pm.
Ceòlas @ Am Politician
Local pub session from 5pm
Ceòlas Càirdeas
Cape Breton & Scotland Night
An evening celebrating our relations with the Celtic diaspora in Nova Scotia.
8pm at Southend Community Hall
Tickets – £10
Online Tickets – £10
Diciadain
Wednesday 5th
Clasaichean Fosgailte
Drop-in Classes
Seanchas class with Angus John Macdonald at Cnoc Soilleir
Reels & Quadrilles with Niall & Morag MacPherson at St Peter’s Hall
Email info@ceolas.co.uk to book.
11am – 12pm each day, £10 per class.
Gnothachasan Ionadail
Local Producers Fayre
A chance for Summer School students and the public to find out more information about organisations and buy from pop-up shops from local businesses.
12pm – 4pm at Cnoc Soilleir
Òraid le Aonghas Iain
A talk with Angus John MacDonald
Informal talk with Angus John MacDonald about Uist traditions and history. This talk will be in both Gaelic and English.
3pm at Cnoc Soilleir
Sound Walks
With Dr Duncan MacLeod
4pm at Cnoc Soilleir
Ceòlas @ Borrodale Hotel
Local pub session from 5pm. This session will feature our fantastic singers teaching at Ceòlas!
Oidhche Phìobaireachd
A’ cuimhneachadh air Ivan Dòmhnallach
Piping Concert
8pm at Southend Community Hall
Tickets – £10
Online tickets – £10
Diardaoin
Thursday 6th
Clasaichean Fosgailte
Drop-in Classes
Seanchas class with Angus John Macdonald
Reels & Quadrilles with Niall & Morag MacPherson
11am – 12pm each day, £10 per class.
Email info@ceolas.co.uk to book.
Cabadaich le Ceòlas Gaelic conversation class – 2.45pm-3.30pm at Cnoc Soilleir, all levels, free
Cuairt le Ulaidhean Uibhist
Walk with Uist Unearthed
Learn more about the history of the islands with a walk and guide on using the Uist Unearthed app with the local UHI archaeology team based in Cnoc Soilleir.
4pm, meet at Bornish Church.
Ceòlas @ Lochboisdale Hotel
Local pub session from 5pm.
Fìdheall & Dannsa
Fiddle & Dance Night
8pm at Southend Community Hall
Tickets – £10
Dihaoine
Friday 7th
Clasaichean Fosgailte
Drop-in Classes
Seanchas class with Angus John Macdonald
Reels & Quadrilles with Niall & Morag MacPherson
11am – 12pm each day, £10 per class.
Email info@ceolas.co.uk to book.
Crossover Concert
Gaelic & musical performances from our Summer School students.
3.30pm at Southend Community Hall
Cèilidh Mòr
7.30pm at Southend Community Hall
Tickets – £12
Online tickets – £12
