LOTHIAN GAELIC CHOIR
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Lothian Gaelic Choir was formed in 1985 and has been competing at the Royal National Mòd, Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival, ever since. While preparation for the Mòd is the main focus of our weekly rehearsals we sing a wide variety of Gaelic music for fun and enjoyment and regularly perform at events and concerts in and around Edinburgh.
Most of the choir’s members live in the Edinburgh area, but they come from all across Scotland (and further afield), brought together by a shared desire to promote Gaelic music and culture. Our members have a range of Gaelic knowledge; some are in the early stages of their learning while others are fluent or native speakers of the language.
Rehearsals
We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
If you are keen to find out more about the choir, then please get in touch using the “Contact Us” button below.
Mòd Videos
In its short history the choir has enjoyed success at several Royal National Mòds, including winning the Area Puirt-a-Beul competition four times (2015, 2018, 2023 & 2024) and picking up the coveted Lovat & Tullibardine Shield on two occasions, most recently in 2018.
Here are some videos of our performances in more recent years.
Our winning Puirt-a-Beul at the Royal National Mòd in Oban in 2024.
A Mhàiri Bhàn Òg at the Royal National Mòd in Oban in 2024.
Camhanaich at the Royal National Mòd in Oban in 2024.
Our winning Puirt-a-Beul at the Royal National Mòd in Paisley in 2023.
Cuachag nan Craobh at the Royal National Mòd in Paisley in 2023.
Chuir mi Chas Mhòr at the Royal National Mòd in Paisley in 2023.
Eilean na h-Òige at the Royal National Mòd in Perth in 2022.
S Siubhal mar ri Seòras Duinn at the Royal National Mòd in Perth in 2022.
Our own choice, Eilean Beag Donn a' Chuain, when we won the Lovat & Tullibardine Shield at the Royal National Mòd in Dunoon in 2018.
Our winning Puirt-a-Beul at the Royal National Mòd in Dunoon in 2018.
Our performance of the prescribed piece, Taigh an Uillt, when we won the Lovat & Tullibardine Shield at the Royal National Mòd in Dunoon in 2018.
Our winning Puirt-a-Beul at the Royal National Mòd in Oban in 2015.
All videos © Copyright 2015-2023 BBC.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or are interested in joining the choir, please get in touch!
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Useful Links
An Comunn Gàidhealach, organisers of the Royal National Mòd
Our page on the website of the Association of Gaelic Choirs
The Grassmarket Community Project, designers of the Greyfriars tartan worn by our ladies
