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£1million boost for Cnoc Soilleir from Scottish Government

December 14, 2016

Design concept for Cnoc Soilleir. Image: John Renshaw Architects (2015)

£1million has been pledged by the Scottish Government to support the Cnoc Soillier project.

Working in partnership, Ceòlas and Lews Castle College UHI hope to establish a dedicated centre for Gàidhlig music, dance and cultural heritage in Daliburgh, South Uist.

Announcing the support today, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “I am pleased to confirm £1 million in Scottish Government support towards the development the Cnoc Soilleir project.

“The establishment of a multi-functioning Gàidhlig education and arts centre in Uist will create over 40 full-time equivalent jobs in the coming years and generate significant benefits for the local economy. It will also secure a sustainable future for Gaelic in the area, in line with this government’s commitment to supporting the language in communities and in education at all levels across Scotland.”

Read all about the plans for Cnoc Soilleir in the latest edition of Am Pàipear – out now.

Filed Under: Art, Heritage, Music, News

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