Royal National Mòd News

Curtain comes down on Royal National Mòd in Lochaber as Glasgow gets set to host in 2026

Published: 18 Oct 2025

​The curtain has come down on the 133-year-old Royal National Mòd today in Lochaber, marking the end of nine days of world-class Gaelic cultural celebration and competition. Thousands of ...

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Singers soar into the history books at the Royal National Mòd

Published: 17 Oct 2025

​Traditional Gold Medal and Rural Choir champions revealed at the prestigious Gaelic event Lochaber was alive with the sound of Gaelic song last night as two vocalists were crowned winners of ...

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Gaels go for gold at Royal National Mòd

Published: 16 Oct 2025

The world’s finest Gaelic singers have begun going for gold at the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber as the prestigious event hits the seven day mark. Caitlyn Yule and Finlay John Morse were ...

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Gaelic ‘hall of fame’ set to welcome new greats

Published: 15 Oct 2025

​Bardic Crown, Silver Pendant and Gold Medal awards imminent on day six of the Mòd Gaeldom’s ‘hall of fame’ is getting ready to welcome new greats, with a host of highly sought-after ...

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Òrain Alba Nuaidh – Remembered in Exile

Published: 14 Oct 2025

Òrain Alba Nuaidh – Remembered in Exile Cuirm-chiùil le Màiri Nic’ Ille Mhoire & Alasdair Roberts Songs and Ballads from Nova Scotia Dimàirt 14 Dàmhair ¦ Tuesday 14 October 20:...

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Royal National Mòd in full swing at half-way mark

Published: 14 Oct 2025

​ As the Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber reaches the half-way mark, youngsters fluent in Gaelic music, drama, poetry and song are preparing for their moment in the spotlight, following a ...

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Younger Gaels take centre stage at Royal National Mòd

Published: 13 Oct 2025

​Youngsters learning Gaelic take centre stage at the Royal National Mòd today, with a busy schedule of competitions and fringe events that blends the traditional with the new. After a day of ...

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Royal National Mòd 2025 strikes the right note with festivalgoers

Published: 12 Oct 2025

​A packed opening weekend at Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber has struck the right note with festivalgoers, drawing crowds and setting expectations high for what’s still to come over the ...

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Lochaber aglow with Gaelic spirit as Mòd gets underway

Published: 11 Oct 2025

​Scotland’s biggest celebration of Gaelic language and culture, the Royal National Mòd, is officially off and running for 2025. A glittering Torchlight Procession opened the event in style ...

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Gaelic cultural spectacle begins as Royal National Mòd opens in Lochaber

Published: 10 Oct 2025

​Lochaber will be the epicentre of Gaelic language celebrations for the next nine days as the Royal National Mòd begins today. The premier event showcasing Gaelic music and culture of all ...

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BID Fort William Support

Published: 08 Oct 2025

​An Comunn Gàidhealach is delighted to acknowledge the support of Fort William Business Improvement District for The Royal National Mòd Loch Abar 2025. The Mòd will have a significant impact ...

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