P6 pupils from Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Edinburgh tune in to some Gaelic folktales at the National Library of Scotland. Credit: Neil Hanna

National Library of Scotland seeks a Gàidhlig Storymaker

Applications are now open for a Gàidhlig Storymaker hosted by the National Library of Scotland, in partnership with Bòrd na Gàidhlig. This 12-month role is open to creative practitioners, based anywhere in Scotland, who are fluent in Gaelic.  

Inspired by the current dual-language exhibition at the National Library, ‘Sgeul | Story: Folktales from the Scottish Highlands’, the role aims to promote Gaelic language through creative storytelling practice. 

National Librarian Amina Shah said:  

“We’re excited to play our part in celebrating Gaelic. Thanks to this generous funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, our Gàidhlig Storymaker will help maintain the momentum created from our first dual language exhibition, Sguel and unlock hidden stories in our vast collection of Gaelic books, manuscripts and music.” 

Shona MacLennan, Ceannard, Bòrd na Gàidhlig said:

“We are delighted to support The National Library in this new development.  The current exhibition demonstrates their commitment to using and promoting Gaelic in their services and the new role will further embed their contribution to increasing the use of Gaelic in Scotland.”

The successful postholder will be committed to raising the profile of Gaelic throughout Scotland. They will deliver a range of events and workshops in community settings around the country as well as at the National Library in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Storymaker will also be expected to develop their own creative practice in Gaelic. 

The Gàidhlig Storymaker will be in post for 12 months. They will typically develop a week’s worth of creative work or engagement activities each month. The post comes with a £15,000 residency fee, which the postholder will receive in monthly installments. 

For details and how to apply, visit https://www.nls.engageats.co.uk/Welcome.aspx 

The Gàidhlig Storymaker position is funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, who provided £19,400 for the project. 

  

Tha Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba a’ sireadh Sgeulaiche Gàidhlig 

Tha tagraidhean a-nis fosgailte airson Sgeulaiche Gàidhlig air mhuinntearas aig Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba, ann an com-pàirteachas le Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Tha an dreuchd 12-mìosan seo fosgailte do chleachdaichean cruthachail, stèidhichte an àite sam bith ann an Alba, a tha fileanta sa Ghàidhlig.  

Chaidh an dreuchd seo a bhrosnachadh leis an taisbeanadh dhà-chànanach làithreach aig Leabharlann Nàiseanta na h-Alba, ‘Sgeul | Story: Sgeulachdan bho Ghaidhealtachd na h-Alba’, agus tha i ag amas air a’ Ghàidhlig a bhrosnachadh tro sheanchas cruthachail. 

Thuirt an Leabharlannaiche Nàiseanta Amina Shah:  

"Tha sinn fìor thoilichte a bhith a' cur ri adhartachadh na Gàidhlig. Mar thoradh air a’ mhaoineachadh fhialaidh seo bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, cuidichidh an Sgeulaiche Gàidhlig againn le bhith a’ cumail suas soirbheas a' chiad taisbeanaidh dà-chànanaich againn, Sgeul, agus le bhith a’ fuasgladh sgeulachdan falaichte nar cruinneachadh mòr de leabhraichean, làmh-sgrìobhainnean agus ceòl Gàidhlig.” 

Thuirt Shona NicIllinnein, Ceannard, Bòrd na Gàidhlig:  

“Tha sinn air leth toilichte taic a thoirt dhan Leabharlann Nàiseanta leis an leasachadh ùr seo. Tha an taisbeanadh a th’ aig an Leabharlann an-dràsta a’ dearbhadh an dealais aca a thaobh cleachdadh agus adhartachadh na Gàidhlig nan cuid sheirbheisean agus cuiridh an dreuchd ùr seo ris an obair aca gus fàs a thoirt air cleachdadh na Gàidhlig ann an Alba."

Bidh dealas aig an neach a shoirbhicheas airson a bhith ag togail ìomhaigh na Gàidhlig air feadh na h-Alba. Lìbhrigidh iad farsaingeachd de thachartasan agus bhùthan-obrach ann an suidheachaidhean coimhearsnachd air feadh na dùthcha a bharrachd air a bhith gan cumail anns an Leabharlann Nàiseanta ann an Dùn Èideann agus Glaschu. Bithear an dùil cuideachd gun cruthaich an Sgeulaiche an cleachdadh cruthachail fhèin sa Ghàidhlig. 

Mairidh an dreuchd mar Sgeulaiche Gàidhlig fad 12 mhìos. Mar as trice cruthaichidh iad seachdain de dh’obair chruthachail no de ghnìomhachdan com-pàirteachaidh gach mìos. Bidh tuarastal muinntireis an lùib na dreuchd de £15,000, a gheibh an neach-dreuchd ann an cuibhreannan mìosail. 

Airson fiosrachadh agus gus tagradh a dhèanamh, faic https://www.nls.engageats.co.uk/Welcome.aspx 

Tha an dreuchd mar Sgeulaiche Gàidhlig air a mhaoinoeachadh le Bòrd na Gàidhlig, a thug seachad £19,400 airson a' phròiseict. 

Contact Information

Emma Cairns

e.cairns@nls.uk

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