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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Founded in 1973, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has become internationally recognised as a National Centre for the Gaelic language and culture.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is dedicated to supporting the development of research into the Gaelic language and culture. The College's first submission to the Research Assessment Exercise [RAE] in December 2008 saw 15% of research classified as internationally excellent or world-leading in Celtic Studies research.
The College is involved in a number of leading research projects including Ionad Nàiseanta na h-Imrich, the National Centre for Migration Studies, and Soillse, a collaborative research initiative with UHI and the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig are involved in high-level research and possess amongst them 11 doctorates. The College library houses a rich resource of Gaelic, Celtic and Highland-related books and the College also supports a number of PhD studentships.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Timothy Currie Armstrong
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI - Ollamh Co-cheangailte ann an Cànanachas Gnìomhaichte - Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics
Person: Academic - Teaching only
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Fañch Bihan-Gallic
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI - Òraidiche ann an Gàidhlig agus Cuspairean Co-cheangailte
Person: Academic - Research and Teaching or Research only
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An Sruth
Bateman, M. (PI), Gorman, R. (PI), Ó Giollagáin, C. (PI) & Ó Donnaíle, C. (PI)
1/04/15 → …
Project: Research
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The translators' dilemma: The genesis of the Scottish Gaelic Shorter Catechism
Stiùbhart, D. U., 30 Mar 2026, Contents of Faith in Transfer: Texts and Contexts of Early Modern Catechism Translations. Parina, E. & Bronner, D. (eds.). Berlin, p. 61-92 31 p. (Übersetzungskulturen der Frühen Neuzeit; vol. 13).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Gerioù-stur krennvrezhonek en Ardamezegoù Marc’heien an Daol-Grenn
Translated title of the contribution :Middle Breton Mottos in the Armorial of the Knights of the Round Table Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Iain Peatarsan (1916-1990), Neach-cruinneachaidh Bearnaraidh na Hearadh
Translated title of the contribution :Ian Paterson (1916-1990), the Berneray fieldworker Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Foghlam Gàidhlig: Coimhearsnachd & Co-obrachadh
MacQuarrie, G. (Speaker)
18 Feb 2026Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
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SUSTAINABILITY IN GAELIC EDUCATION
MacQuarrie, G. (Speaker)
4 Mar 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
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Visit from Finnish Deans of Education - Harre
MacQuarrie, G. (Host) & Beaton, D. M. C. (Advisor)
18 Jun 2025Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
Student theses
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Sùilean Gàidhlig, Speuclairean Beurla - Dathan ann an Litreachas agus Dualchas Nitheil
Powell, C. (Author), Bateman, M. (Supervisor) & Cheape, H. (Supervisor), 27 Aug 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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Càite a bheil settings? Fèin-aithne agus ideòlasan cànain luchd-labhairt aig Cearcaill Chòmhraidh na Gàidhlig tro mheadhan cleachdaidhean na Beurla
Flower, I. J. (Author), Armstrong, T. C. (Supervisor) & NicLeòid, M. (Supervisor), 25 Sept 2022Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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Supporting community-led digital moving image archives: Between grubby flesh and insubstantial pixel.
Darrell Hewins, M. R. (Author), Clarke, S. (Supervisor) & Stiùbhart, D. U. (Supervisor), 5 Oct 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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