HRH Princess Royal to visit Mod

Published: 20 Sep 2013

HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL TO VISIT 110TH ROYAL NATIONAL Mòd

PAISLEY EVENT RECEIVES ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL

Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mòd), Scotland’s premier event celebrating Gaelic linguistic and cultural heritage, will this year play host to a very special visitor, HRH The Princess Royal.

On Tuesday 15th October, HRH The Princess Royal will visit the nine day celebration of Gaelic music, dance, drama, arts and literature. The Royal National Mod runs from 11th – 19th October 2013 and is set to attract thousands of spectators from across the central belt as it visits the Renfrewshire city for the first time in its 121 year history.

John Macleod, president of An Comunn Gàidhealach, will act as host to the Princess Royal as she visits what is traditionally known as children’s day during which numerous junior competitions take place during the day with prizes for choirs, individual singers, duets as well as linguistic skills.

He said: “We’re delighted to welcome a member of the Royal family to visit the Royal National Mòd at a time when we have seen a notable increase in the numbers of children entering competitions. It’s encouraging to see a real added interest in the Gaelic language and culture from the younger generation, and some of the credit must go to the continuing popularity of Gaelic Medium Education in the central belt.”

John Morrison, chief executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach added: “Three years ago, HRH The Duke of Rothesay visited the 2010 Royal National Mòd in Caithness and we’re delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness on this occasion, on a return visit to the Mòd.”

Councillor Mark Macmillan, Renfrewshire Council Leader, said: ““I’d like to extend a very warm Paisley welcome to Her Royal Highness. Hosting the Royal National Mòd for the first time is a tremendous honour for the town and, in addition to this royal visit, we’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors over the eight days of the competition.


“Between the Mòd and the accompanying Spree festival, which has plenty of top music and comedy performers, there will be loads to see and do in Paisley this October. Both festivals will be a tremendous boost to the local economy and help establish Paisley as a cultural destination.”

Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, which is the oldest and most respected Gaelic organisation, The Royal National Mòd is a competition based festival which attracts competitors from Gaelic communities throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Canada and the USA and is considered the biggest event of the Gaelic calendar.

The Royal National Mòd is supported by Renfrewshire Council, Caledonian MacBrayne, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, EventScotland, the national events agency, the Royal Bank of Scotland, SQA, BBC ALBA, the Scottish Government and Royal Mail.

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