A' Ghàidhlig aig NàdarAlba / Gaelic within NatureScot

Tha dlùth-cheangal ann eadar nàdar na h-Alba agus a' Ghàidhlig, leis a' chànan a' toirt dhuinn lèirsinn 's tuigse air leth air an t-saoghal mun cuairt oirnn. Airson an tuilleadh fiosrachaidh air an obair a bhios NàdarAlba a' dèanamh airson a' Ghàidhlig a chleachdadh, a bhrosnachadh 's a leasachadh, cuiribh brath gu [email protected]

There is an enduring bond between Scotland's nature and Gaelic, with the language providing a unique insight and understanding of the world around us. For more information about NatureScot's work to use, promote and development Gaelic, please email [email protected]

Gaelic Make Space For Nature logo with blackbird, ladybird and frog

Dèan Àite Dha Nàdar / Make Space For Nature

Dòighean practaigeach, ràitheil airson nàdar a chur nad bheatha, call nàdair a leigheas is atharrachadh na gnàth-shìde a lasachadh.

Follow our practical, seasonal tips to make space for nature in your life, as well as reverse nature loss and fight climate change. 
Watercolour painting of two crossbills perched on a branch credit: Derek Robertson

Bho Bheul an Eòin / From The Bird's Mouth

Tha am pròiseact sònraichte seo a' toirt ainmean ùra do chuid de lusan is ainmhidhean a tha air tighinn a dh'Alba ri linn atharrachadh na gnàth-shìde.

This unique project has created Gaelic names for some of newest plant and animal species to arrive in Scotland due to our changing climate.
Loch and Mountains in the background

Ainmean-àite / Place-names

Tha dlùth-cheangal eadar muinntir an àite is an tìr. Tha eòlas nan daoine fhèin air beartas de dh'ainmean-àite is an cuid brìghean a thoirt dhuinn.

People have an inseperable link to our landscapes. By drawing on local knowledge, we have identified a wealth of place-names and their meaning.
Faclair nàdair / Nature dictionary
Brathan-bloga / Bilingual blog
Pasgan foghlaim / Education pack
Signage at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

Plana Gàidhlig NàdarAlba / NatureScot Gaelic Plan

Bidh am Plana Gàidhlig againn a' cur an cèill mar a chuireas sinn taic ris a' chànan air feadh na buidhne.

Our Gaelic Plan sets out how we will use, promote and develop the language across the organisation. 
Atlantic oak woodland

Eag-shiostaman / Ecosystem services

Tha rannsachadh seo, le Ruairidh MacIlleathain, a' sealltainn gun robh nàdar fìor chudromach anns a' Ghàidhlig agus cultar nan Gàidheal a-riamh.

This scoping exercise, undertaken by Roddy Maclean, highlights the strong, abiding presence of nature in the Gaelic language and culture.
Bramble or Blackberry fruits. ©Lorne Gill/SNH

Stòras-bìdh Nàdarra na h-Alba / Scotland's Natural Larder

Goireasan Gàidhlig airson rùrachd sheasmhach. Nam measg tha leabhar-iùil le Ruairidh MacIlleathain, stuthan teagaisg 's reasabaidhean.

Gaelic resources for sustainable foraging. Includes a guidebook by Roddy Maclean, teaching materials and recipes.