Clì Gàidhlig
Clì Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈkʰliː ˈkaːlɪkʲ]), founded in 1984 as Comann an Luchd-Ionnsachaidh[1] ([ˈkʰomən̪ˠ ə l̪ˠuxˈkʲũːn̪ˠs̪əxɪ]; "the Learners' Society"), is an organisation based in Inverness which seeks to support learners of the Scottish Gaelic language and has campaigned actively to promote the language.
 Clì Gàidhlig logo | |
| Formation | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | charity |
| Purpose | promotion of Scottish Gaelic |
| Headquarters | Inverness |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 57°28′46″N 4°13′27″W |
Convenor | Pam Talbot |
Director | DJ MacIntyre |
Main organ | board of directors |
Staff | 6 |
Clì organises classes ranging from "coffee mornings" and one-day conversation courses to Ùlpan and grammar courses throughout Scotland.[2] It also produces materials for learners, including the quarterly magazine Cothrom (the name means "a chance" in Gaelic).
Clì was also mentioned in news as lobbying to make the BBC Alba TV channel available on Freeview.[3] One of its members is Alasdair Allan, MSP, currently the Scottish Government's Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages.[4]
In 2016, Bòrd na Gàidhlig cut Clì out of its budget, and as a result, the organization voted to fold on 12 November 2016.[5]
See also
References
- "Clì Gàidhlig website: About Clì Gàidhlig". Archived from the original on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- "Clì Gàidhlig website: Courses". Archived from the original on 3 March 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- Clì ag iomairt son Freeview do BhBC Alba from bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2012. (in Scottish Gaelic)
- "MSPs: Alasdair Allan: Register of Interests". Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- Alcorn, Rachel. "Naidheachd". Clì Gàidhlig. Clì Gàidhlig. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
