Còisir Dhùn Èideann (Edinburgh Gaelic Choir)

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We rehearse each Wednesday from 7.:15pm - 9:15pm , Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL. We meet Wednesday evenings 7.15 -9.15 p.m.

Ability to read music and or speak Gaelic not essential - guidance and tuition provided! Còisir Dhùn Èideann (Edinburgh Gaelic Choir formerly Edinburgh Saltire Gaelic Choir) was formed by the amalgamation of two of Edinburgh's choirs, one of which was established at the turn of the 20th century. Founded in 1907 Còisir Dhùn Èideann (Edinburgh Gaelic Choir) is one of the longest established Gaelic c

hoirs in Scotland

The choir rehearses in preparation for the Royal National Mòd, provincial mòds and various performances in and around Edinburgh throughout the year. at Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL

Need more information? Contact us [email protected]

Currently a smallish group, a stable base to build on. Always a warm friendly welcome for new or returning members wishing to help us achieve our ambition of promoting awareness of Gaelic language and music are always welcome. You will face no nerve-racking auditions. Gaelic Learners will find no better or more enjoyable way to improve pronunciation. We don’t expect everyone to have knowledge of Gaelic or the ability to read music. Recordings are normally available to assist with learning of both. In the past we have accepted invites to perform at events as diverse as book launches, conference dinners, ceilidhs and care homes. Seldom refuse an opportunity to sing. Of course we have time for social events too - group outings to theatre, Borders Railway train trip with visit to stately home, and the occasional pub night out just to relax. We have taken part at Royal National Mod, and Provincial Mods in Scotland in the past. Aspiring to do so again in the future.

10/06/2026

Oh no! Only three weeks till summer break – incl. tonight, only three chances to sing and catch up with old & new pals till Sept.

16/05/2026

We loved community singing last week so much – mòran taing to ! And mòran, mòran taing to Comunn Tìr nam Beann for inviting us to sing in tonight’s ceilidh at Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, from 7pm. Come and join us!

08/05/2026

Proud to be part of ’s Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day! We’ll be singing our hearts out at lunchtime. Somhairle/Sorley is blown away by the day’s fantastic programme and wants to join in everything!

Clasaichean, ceòl, còmhradh, cultar, cafaidh…agus knitting! Sat, 9 May 2026 10.00 – 16.00, Heart of Newhaven community centre, 4-6 Main Street, Edinburgh EH6 4HY.

22/04/2026

Spread the word – new term starts tonight, 7.15, Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House! All welcome!

01/04/2026

As we’re now on our Spring break, our next choir rehearsal will be on Wed, 22 April. Somhairle / Sorley’s looking forward to seeing everyone then. New singers always welcome!

25/03/2026

Looking forward to tonight! We’re learning milking songs, òrain bhleoghainn, arranged by Bria from Margaret Fay Shaw’s wonderful Songs & Folklore of South Uist. Somhairle / Sorley is excited to see a photo of a buarach. No, not a silk one!

04/03/2026

After last week’s brilliant workshop with Dunlop – mìle taing!! – we’re rehearsing with Bria tonight.
Somhairle / Sorley has just about calmed down after getting his own special selfie with Joy.
Happy group photo of the workshop to follow soon – but it needs someone more skilled to fit so many smiling faces into a small screen space.

24/02/2026

Counting the hours till tomorrow’s SOLD OUT song workshop with – suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig!
Cleachd I no caill I (Use It or Lose It)! Joy Dunlop Seachdain na Gàidhlig

17/02/2026

It’s nearly Wednesday! Looking forward to rehearsing with Bria Mason again!

31/01/2026

Hurry! Our free choir Gaelic song workshop with Joy Dunlop sold out so fast we’d to secure a bit more space! To book or get on a wait list for Wed, 25 Feb, 6-9pm, Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House, see Eventbrite & https://www.edinburghgaelicchoir.co.uk/events + our earlier post for details. Taing do Maoin nan Tabhartas Beag. Cleachd i no caill i (Use It or Lose It)

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Quaker Meeting House, 7Victoria Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12JL

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7:15pm - 9:15pm

Website

http://www.edinburghgaelicchoir.co.uk/

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