Làthair

Suidhichte air iomall na h-Alba agus Roinn Eòrpa, tha cliù aig Nis mar choimhearsnachd aig a bheil ìomhaigh chudromach ann an leasachadh cànain agus cultur nan Gàidheil. Cuideachd, bidh an t-ionad ealain ‘s ciùil - Taigh Dhonnchaidh a' cuideachadh, chan e dìreach muinntir na sgìre ach, a thaobh cuisean eaconamach, a' tàladh luchd-turais don sgìre agus oileanaich/luchd-foghlaim a tha a’ dèanamh rannsachadh air ealain, cultur, ‘s cànan nan Gàidheil.

Location

Situated on the periphery of Scotland and Europe, Ness is widely regarded as being an important Gaelic speaking community that has a central role to play in the future development of the language and culture of the Gaels. The Taigh Dhonnchaidh arts & culture centre benefits not only the local people of Ness but also, from an economic viewpoint, attracts visitors to the region as well as students and academics interested in researching the Gaelic arts, culture, and language.

Travel and Accommodation

The Isle of Lewis is well served with regular sea and air services. British Airways provide services daily from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness to Stornoway. There are regular Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sailings from Ullapool to Stornoway and also from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris. There are no public services to the island on Sundays. Details available from travel agents or from the Western Isles Tourist Board. There is a regular bus service between Stornoway bus station and Ness

Travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the participants. Details available from Western Isles Tourist Board. If you are experiencing difficulties with bookings or information please contact Brian Ó hEadhra at Taigh Dhonnchaidh (number below).

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