Naidheachd - News

Dec. 2, 2011 - Ronald Black's very favourable reviews for Ás an Abhainn Mhóir and An Suiridhe Sìth...

New Complete Gaelic (aka Teach Yourself Gaelic) course now in stock. See Courses to order.

Sgeul gu Latha (Tales until Dawn) has been republished. See below to order.

Sìol Cultural Enterprise is now on Facebook.

Speaking Our Language DVDs

Children's DVDs (Region-free)

An Gruffalo DVD

A magical film about a mouse who meets three very hungry animals while she's out looking for nuts. The little mouse has to be very quick-witted to escape from these creatures who want to eat her, and she invents a terrifying monster to frighten them off. But what will happen when she meets the monster in real life? This is a very funny story which everyone will love!

$19.95C-$19.95US
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Tom Tractor DVD

Tractor Tom lives on the farm with Fee the Farmer, Mata, who helps out around the farm, and all of his wonderful friends. No matter what work needs to be done or what problems come up, Tom and his friends soon find a solution....and have lots of funny and strange adventures on the way! There are 5 stories on this DVD.

$19.95C-$19.95US
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Meusaidh DVD

Come and watch the exciting adventures of Maisy, the kitten in the kilt from Edinburgh. The series is based on the popular books written by Aileen Paterson and there are 26 hilarious episodes on this DVD.

$24.95C-$24.95US
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Blas na Gàidhlig

This book tackles the thorny issue of Scottish Gaelic pronunciation in an engaging and clear manner without loosing track of the bigger picture and the fine detail. It was written with three main reader groups in mind: - adult learners of Gaelic (from total beginner up to highly advanced learners who want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension skills) - teachers and tutors of Gaelic who wish to become more effective in teaching pronunciation to adult learners of the language - native speakers of the language who wish to gain a better understanding of how their language works. It assumes no prior knowledge and takes the reader on a complete journey through the marvels of the Gaelic sound system. It comes with over 120 sets of exercises, numerous sound files that can be accessed via the publisher's website, both technical and entertaining illustrations and a recipe for some Christmas baking. Hardcover.585pp.

$64.95C-$64.95US
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Féis an Eilein - Fichead Bliadhna DVD

Comunn Féis an Eilein, who put on the popular féis in Christmas Island, Cape Breton, have released a 45 minute all-Gaelic DVD to celebrate they 20th anniversary of the féis. It included interviews, songs and stories from over the years. There are English and Gaelic subtitles. Running time is about 45 minutes.

$20.00C-$20.00US
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Ás an Abhainn Mhóir

The first ever Gaelic/English cookbook. Featuring 58 recipes from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, with colour photos, proverbs, songs and stories. Softcover. 120 pp.

$15.00C-$15.00US
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Còco is Crùbagan

Cocoa and Crabs - A Hebridean Childhood. An English and Gaelic account of Flora MacDonald's childhood memories of growing up in a now deserted area of Benbecula. Includes 2 CDs. Softcover. 112 pp.

$39.95C-$39.95US
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An Suiridhe Sìth

A graphic novel of two short traditional tales illustrated by Cape Breton Gaelic educator Angus MacLeod. Softcover. 24 pp.

$12.95C-$12.95US
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An t-Ogha Mór

This is a third edition of the second novel ever published in Gaelic (1913), totally retyped. A historical novel set in the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. Filled with finely drawn characters, both good and evil – a seamless blending of older traditional Gaelic story-telling techniques and a more modern style. Deep and expressive Gaelic by a master storyteller. Softcover. 188 pp.

$21.95C-$21.95US
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Eilean an Ionmhais

Renowned Gaelic publisher Jonathon MacKinnon’s translation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic "Treasure Island." Never before in print. Softcover. 276 pp.

See review by Ronald Black.

$24.95C-$24.95US
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Gaelic Folk & Hero Tales ...

A newly typed reprint of a excellent collection of Gaelic hero tales from Argyllshire. Most of the tales are of the longer type and date back to the time of the Fenians, while others are more recent but equally fascinating. Gaelic, with English translation and notes included. Softcover. 316 pp.

See review by Ronald Black.

$29.95C-$29.95US
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Dùsgadh - Awakening

Dùsgadh (Awakening) is the debut release by Joy Dunlop, one of Argyll’s most prolific Gaelic singers. Featuring an eclectic array of musicians and drawing on a wide range of influences, the unique blend of pure, haunting vocals & luscious musical arrangements results in an exciting new album that explores and exhibits the rich Gaelic song tradition.

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$24.95C-$24.95US
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Sgeul gu Latha

A rich collection of Gaelic tales and lore from one of the greatest tradition-bearers of the last century - Joe Neil MacNeil, of Middle Cape, Cape Breton. This is the bilingual edition with the original Gaelic as well as an English translation by Dr. John Shaw, who edited this collection. Tales included are from the Ulster and Fenian cycle, hero and wonder tales, fairy and witch lore, romantic tales, tales of the exemplum type, tales of cleverness, "numbskull" stories, animal tales, and tall tales.

$95.00C-$95.00US
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O Cheapaich nan Craobh

This is our most ambitious project to date. Alasdair Ailein Mhór (Alexander MacDonald), known locally as Bàrd na Ceapaich (The Keppoch Bard), was born in Glenuig, Moidart, Scotland in 1820. He moved with his family in 1830 to the Keppoch area of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. There he produced poetry in quality second only to his neighbour the celebrated Bard MacLean. Twenty-five of the bard's songs have been collected through painstaking research and are now in print together for the first time along with translations, genealogical information, correspondence and photos of the bard and the people he sang about. Softcover. 230pp.

“This excellent collection of the poetry of Alexander MacDonald, the Keppoch Bard, one of the greatest Gaelic poets of the New World, will be welcomed by anyone interested in the Gaelic heritage of Nova Scotia, and in particular, the rich legacy of Gaelic song and poetry from Antigonish County.”
Dr. Robert Dunbar, Reader in Celtic, University of Aberdeen

$22.95C-$22.95US
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An t-Òranaiche - The Gaelic Songster

Compiled by Archibald Sinclair and first published in 1879, this classic collection of nearly 300 of the most popular songs from the 19th century is one of the most sought after Gaelic books ever published. This second edition is a result of community effort by a dedicated group of volunteers who gave freely of their time and talent to see this project completed. Chief among these is North Uist native Effie Rankin, a well-known Gaelic instructor and historian, Dr. Kenneth Nilsen, head of the St. Francis Xavier University Celtic Studies Department and Professor Catriona Parsons, also of the Celtic Studies Department and a native of the Isle of Lewis.

This edition has been totally retyped in larger print and the lay out is much less cluttered than in the original. It is over 600 pages in a sharp 9" X 6" blue hardcover with gold trim and lettering. A CD is included with a selection of the songs sung by traditional Gaelic singers from Cape Breton. Hardcover. 615pp.

See review by Ronald Black.

$55.95C-$55.95US
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Featured Sìol Publications

Eileanan Mo Ghaoil CD

Catriona Parsons, educator, singer and author of the Gàidhlig Troimh Chòmhradh course has released her first all-music CD. It contains 20 songs, a mix of old and new world airs, plus a few originals. A booklet with the lyrics, translations and notes is included. A portion of all sales goes towards Gaelic scholarships.

1. Nan ceadaicheadh an tìde dhomh
2. Ho ro ’s toigh leam fhìn thu
3. Dèanaibh Aoibhneas!
4. Chan eil mo leannan ann a’ seo
5. Cha bhi mi buan ’s tu bhith bhuam
6. Òran do Cheap Breatuinn
7. Tighinn air a’ mhuir
8. An Ataireachd Àrd
9. O có thogas dhìom an fhadachd?
10. O gur toigh leam, é gur toigh leam
11. Chuirinn suas ri do chluais
12. Ràithean Cheap Breatuinn
13. Laoidh na Càisge
14. An Innis Àigh
15. Riobainean Rìomhach
16. Tàladh Cheap Breatuinn
17. Eilean mo Ghaoil
18. Psalm 72: 17-19
19. An t-Eilean mu Thuath
20. Laoidh Sliochd nan Gàidheal

Listen to the third track Dèanaibh Aoibhneas!
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There are a number of publications we are currently working on. Subscribers will have their names listed in the book and usually pay less for the book and for shipping. Subscribers are critical to gauge interest in the publication and in continuing what we are doing. (Note: pricing is an estimate only and there is no guarantee when the item will be published). Item will not be charged until it is ready to go to press:

Leabhar a' Speura

The Gaelic Sky Chart, a first for the Gaelic world. Classical Gaelic names and lore included. 8.5” X 11” softcover in a coil binding. ABT 80 pp. Availability January, 2012.

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Gaelic Idioms and Expressions

This is an updated version of a title published by a Duncan MacDonald from the Isles of Lewis. Much of the Gaelic and English translations have been updated with the North American learner in mind. Additional idioms included from Gaelic speakers in Nova Scotia are being added to this already excellent collection. Softcover (5.5” X 8”). ABT 140 pp. Due March, 2012.

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Gaelic Proverbs and Proverbial Sayings

This is an updated collection first published by T.D. MacDonald in 1926. Softcover (5.5” X 8”). ABT 130 pp. Due April, 2012.

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The Celtic Lyre

This excellent collection of Gaelic 68 popular songs is being republished complete in a new (single) edition with new musical notation (musical and So-Fa) care of Gaelic music specialist Dr. Aindrias Hirt and updated Gaelic orthography (consistent with the Nova Scotian standard). Translations will not be included – there were some in the original but as they rarely had anything to do with the Gaelic verse we thought it better to exclude them from the current publication. 8.5” X 11” softcover in coil binding. ABT 80 pp. Due March, 2012.

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Moladh agus Glòir dhan Tighearna

This is an updated collection of Gaelic hymns with new musical notation by Dr. Aindrias Hirt. The collection (based on Lachlan MacBean’s “Sacred Songs of the Gael”) has been expanded to 36 songs, including several from the Bard MacLean and Rev. James MacGregor (both Nova Scotian immigrant bards). 8.5” X 11” softcover in coil binding. ABT 40 pages. Due May, 2012.

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A' Chòisir-chiùil

Collection of 115 popular Gaelic songs with musical notation for part singing, and So-Fa notation. Availability May, 2012. 8.5” X 11” softcover in coil binding. ABT 140 pp.

Est. Price: $14.95 (pricing subject to change)
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North American Gaelic Phrasebook for Beginners

Finally a Gaelic phrasebook for situations you would run into in North America, using English and Gaelic words and idioms from this part of the world. Availability TBA. Softcover. ABT 80 pp.

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Tìr nam Bàrd - The Bards of Antigonish County

This ambitious undertaking is our second in the Gaelic Bards of Nova Scotia series and will feature the complete works of early immigrant bards such as Iain am Pìobaire Mac Gille Bràth, Dònull Gobha Siosal, Dùghall Breac Mac-Eacharn, Iain Ruadh Mac Gille Bràth, and Iain Bóid as well as may other later bards who came to and lived in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. It will exclude the works of the Keppoch Bard and poems already published in O Cheapaich nan Craobh. Availability TBA. Softcover. ABT 220+ pp.

Est. Price: $22.95 (pricing subject to change)
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