The Gaelic Society of Inverness was established in 1871 for the purpose of “cultivating the language, poetry and music of the Scottish Highlands and generally furthering the interests of the Gaelic-speaking people”.
Chief of the Society
2021 - 2023
Dr Allan Campbell
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chieftains:
Mr. Roderick Balfour TD, MA, Mlitt, LLB
Mr. Roderick MacCrimmon, MA
Mrs Anne Soutar
Members:
Mrs. Janet B. MacGregor, MA
Mr. Allan Campbell
Dr. Donald John Macleod, PhD
Mr. Iain MacIllechiar, MA
Mr. Murdo Campbell (Chairman)
Ms Susanne Macdonald (Secretary)
Mr. Donald N. Macleod (Treasurer)
Gaelic Society of Inverness Activities
SYLLABUS
Each year, the Gaelic Society of Inverness arranges programmes of talks on topics of historical or cultural interest.
ANNUAL CONCERT
Each year, the Gaelic Society of Inverness arranges an annual concert of Gaelic music and song.
TRANSACTIONS
Every two years the Gaelic Society of Inverness publishes a volume of Transactions based on the talks.
COACH TRIP
Each year, the Gaelic Society of Inverness runs an escorted coach trip to a site of historical or cultural interest.
CULLODEN SERVICE
Each year, the Gaelic Society of Inverness organises an annual memorial service at Culloden Battlefield.
ANNUAL DINNER
Each year, the Gaelic Society of Inverness hosts an Annual Dinner.
To access TGSI 1-29 on the Internet Archive, click on the button below:
Transactions of the Gaelic Society
The Transactions of the Gaelic Society are published every two years:
Library / Leabharlann
The Society Library of ca.2,500 titles is housed in Inverness Library: