Stuthan Sònraichte - Featured Items

The Fiddler’s Reel - Ruidhle an Fhidhleir DVD

Due May 1, this is an all-Gaelic short film (17 minutes), written, produced and directed by Marc Almon, who directed Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid, and stars Angus MacLeod (Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid, An Cridhe Cabaireach), AGA educator and artist. Highly recommended.

$20.00C-$20.00US
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Té Bheag a' Ghruffalo DVD

“It's some years later and The Gruffalo now has a daughter. Curious about her father's fantastic stories of a Big Bad Mouse in the deep, dark woods, she sets out one snowy night on a thrilling journey of discovery.”

$24.95C-$24.95US
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Essential Gaelic-English/English-Gaelic Dictionary

Two Gaelic dictionaries by Angus Watson now combined into one edition. Smaller print than the original and with two columns. Hardcover. 524pp.

$59.95C-$59.95US
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Nollaig Chrìdheil CD

"A Holiday Section of Gaelic Songs, Music and Stories." The first, and still the best, Gaelic Christmas CD is now available again. We only have limited stocks so order soon to avoid disappointment. This CD features the best of Nova Scotian Gaelic talent with Catriona Parsons, Jeff MacDonald, Winnie Chafe (fiddle), Buddy MacMaster (fiddle), Barry Shears (pipes), and many others. 14 tracks. Highly recommended.

Price: $15.00C-$15.00US
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Gaelic Idioms and Expressions

Perhaps our most important publication to date. 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. In addition to the nearly 2000 idioms from MacDonald we have added a collection of over 300 from An Deò-ghréine, the newspaper of An Comunn Gàidhealach from the early 1900's, and over 300 more collected in Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia. We plan to have a CD recording of the idioms (and translations) to go with the book so learners can listen to them on the go. Softcover (6” X 9”). ABT 170 pp. Due Spring, 2013.

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Mar a b' àbhaist 's a' Ghleann

This is a collection of 20 songs with music, translations and stories of Hugh F. MacKenzie (son of Archie Sheumais and brother of Archie Alex) from Christmas Island, Cape Breton. To be included with the 200 page large-format paperback will be a CD of Barra Glen native Rod C. MacNeil and friends. This book chronicles the life of the late Bard Hugh F. MacKenzie (1895-1971). In keeping with tradition, story and song have been used to present a window from which to view not only the life of the Bard but also the social history of the Scottish Highlander in 20th century Cape Breton. Softcover (9.75” X 7.5”). 200 pp. Due December, 2012.

"Roddy C. has been collecting songs for many years, focusing on rare songs and melodies such as those from the Christmas Island composer Hugh MacKenzie. The record is an accompaniment to a [this] new book of Gaelic songs that are descriptive of the community of Roddy C.’s youth. The subjects range from the serious to the humorous and describe rare events such as the passing of the famous ‘Hindenburg’ Zeppelin over Grand Narrows, Cape Breton, in 1936."
Paul M. MacDonald

Price: $34.95C-$34.95US
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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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$20.00C-$20.00US
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Speaking Our Language DVDs (Region 0, PAL)

Fleodragan-cabair (Raft)

This is the latest collection of modern poetry by Lewis MacKinnon (Lodaidh MacFhionghain), current Bard of the Scottish National Mod and CEO of the Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs. The 44 poems are presented in Gaelic and English. Many of quite moving including Lewis' poem to the late Chair of the St.F.X. Celtic Studies Department, Dr. Ken Nilsen. Softcover (9” X 4.5”). 72 pp.

Price: $12.00C-$12.00US
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An Cridhe Cabaireach DVD

This 24 minute film is a Gaelic dramatization of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "The Tell-Tale Heart" starring Angus MacLeod (Faire Caluim Mac Leòid). Angus' performance is excellent and very creepy. The presentation of the film, mostly as a series of stills, adds to the overall effect of the narration of the killer's unbalanced mind. Gaelic and English subtitles available. There is an English narration but unfortunately it is not done by Angus. Highly recommended.

Price: $29.95C-$29.95US
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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.

$49.95C-$49.95US [Regularly $55.95]
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Gaelic Proverbs and Proverbial Sayings

This is an updated collection first published by T.D. MacDonald in 1926. In addition a collection of Gaelic Proverbs from Nova Scotia by Charles Dunn has been added. Softcover (9” X 6”). 136 pp.

Price: $19.95C-$19.95US [Regularly $21.95]
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The Celtic Lyre

The Celtic Lyre is a collection of 68 popular Gaelic songs compiled by Henry Whyte (aka Fionn) a noted Gaelic writer of the late 1800’s. It includes the very popular Fuadach nan Gàidheal (Exile of the Gael) which Fionn himself penned. The four parts of this great work has been combined into a single (all-Gaelic) volume with new staff notation (and sol-fa) by Andy Hirt and updated spellings. 8.5” X 11” softcover in coil binding. 118 pp.

Price: $17.95C-$17.95US
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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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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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An Suiridhe Sìth

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

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

$9.95C-$9.95US
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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.

$19.95C-$19.95US
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Scottish Gaelic in 12 Weeks

This is a re-issue of "Scottish Gaelic in 3 Months" by Roibeard O Maolalaigh. There are 3 CDs included with the book and CD pack. Softcover. 216pp.

CDs edition: $49.95C-$49.95US
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Leabhar a' Speura

Just Published by Sìol - 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. 70 pp.

$13.95C-$13.95US
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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

$19.95C-$19.95US
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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.

$69.95C-$69.95US
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Scottish Tradition 16 - William Matheson: Gaelic Bards & Minstrels

Excellent 2-CD collection of bardic songs by the late Willliam Matheson. Booklet included with the lyrics, translation and notes. A must for those with an interest in the bardic singing style.

$29.95C-$29.95US
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Scottish Tradition 13 - Calum & Annie Johnston: Songs, Stories and Piping from Barra

A lovely 2-CD collection of 34 songs and airs from Barra. Booklet included with lyrics and notes in both Gaelic and English. Highly Recommended.

$29.95C-$29.95US
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Scottish Tradition 7 - Calum Ruadh: Bard of Skye

Newly released on CD. CD explores the life of Calum Ruadh and his songs.

$24.95C-$24.95US
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Scottish Tradition 8 - James Campbell of Kintail: Gaelic Songs

A collection of 18 songs, mostly in the bardic style. Booklet included with lyrics and notes in both Gaelic and English.

$24.95C-$24.95US
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Andrew McFayden - Sùilean Fosgailte, Fuasgladh Cinn

A collection of 18 songs and airs from Cape Breton by Canadian Gaelic entertainer.

$15.00C-$15.00US [Regularly $20.00]
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Skyedance - Live in Spain

A mostly instrumental CD with lively sets by the band of well-known Scottish fiddler, Alasdair Fraser. 15 tracks (abt. 70 minutes)

$10.00C-$10.00US [Regularly $24.95]
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The Captain's Collection

A collection of songs and airs from The Simon Fraser COllection (Gaelic and instrumental).

$10.00C-$10.00US [Regularly $24.95]
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Joy Dunlop - Dùsgadh

Modern collection of Gaelic songs from popular Scottish entertainer and educator. 12 tracks.

$15.00C-$15.00US [Regularly $24.95]
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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. To include a CD for those on the go. Due Spring, 2013. Softcover (9” X 6”). ABT 50 pp.

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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 TBA.

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A' Chòisir-chiùil

Collection of 115 popular Gaelic songs with staff notation for part singing, and sol-fa notation. Availability TBA. 8.5” X 11” softcover in coil binding. ABT 140 pp.

Est. Price: $19.95 (pricing subject to change)
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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.

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