Columba 1400

02/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝟏𝟒𝟎𝟎?

2026 is fully booked – and our 2027 Young People’s Leadership Academy (YPLA) calendar is now open.

The demand from schools and communities across Scotland tells us something important: 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝.

Our YPLAs are powerful values-based leadership experiences that help young people and the key adults in their lives. They create time away from the everyday to find their 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥.

A YPLA includes a residential element at our stunning purpose-built Community and International Leadership Centre in Staffin on the beautiful Isle of Skye. It is here that young people and adults come together to reconnect with what it means to lead lives of meaning, purpose and contribution – the golden thread that runs through every Columba 1400 experience.

Whether you are new to Columba 1400 or have partnered with us before, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐘𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. Together, we can look at what a partnership could involve and what funding or fundraising might be needed to bring it to life.

We are ready to offer our warmth of welcome, our warmth of hospitality, and to be alongside you – working together to make a lasting difference for young people across Scotland.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐘𝐏𝐋𝐀, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧: 𝐲𝐩𝐥𝐚@𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝟏𝟒𝟎𝟎.𝐜𝐨𝐦

Find out more about our YPLAs here: https://columba1400.com/what-we-do/young-peoples-leadership-academies/

25/08/2026

18/08/2026

Are you looking for a role where your work truly matters and your workspace is in one of the most inspiring places in Scotland?

We're recruiting a Senior Facilitator to join our team in Staffin, on the Isle of Skye. This is a unique opportunity to help young people and the key adults in their lives discover their strengths, build confidence and realise their potential through our values-based Leadership Academies.

Based at our Community and International Leadership Centre, you'll work alongside our amazing team and participants from across Scotland while enjoying life in one of the country's most stunning locations.

If you're passionate about supporting people to lead lives of meaning, purpose and contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Staffin, Isle of Skye
📋 Full-time, permanent
⏱️ Closing date: Friday 4th September

Find out more and apply today: https://columba1400.com/join-us/

12/08/2026

🌍 International Youth Day 2026

While young people's lives may look different depending on where they live, their hopes for their future are often similar.

Many face tough realities including inequality, poverty, social exclusion, concerns about wellbeing and barriers to education and employment. But they also share common aspirations – opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, be valued and fulfil their potential.

At Columba 1400, we believe every young person deserves the chance to discover their strengths, find their voice and build a future filled with purpose and possibility.

Through our Young People’s Leadership Academies, we support young people to discover who they are, recognise their strengths, and lead lives of purpose, meaning and contribution.

Today we celebrate the resilience, leadership and potential of young people everywhere.

Thank you for inspiring us every day. ❤️

11/08/2026

🌟Gaelic Conversation Class🌟
🎉Extra Class Added!🎉
The response to our first Gaelic conversation class has been fantastic, so much so that were delighted to announce a second class!

Our new class will start Monday 17th August at 9am - 10am
An option to join online is also available.

These relaxed classes are a great opportunity to build confidence, practice speaking Gaelic and enjoy using the language with other learners.

Please get in touch with [email protected] or call 01478 611400 if you would like to book.!🤩

04/08/2026

To everyone receiving their SQA results today.

Whether your results are exactly what you hoped for, better than expected, or not quite what you were aiming for, remember this:

There is no one right path through life.

Your grades are just one moment in a much bigger journey. They do not define your worth, your character, your potential, or the contribution you can make to the world.

At Columba 1400, we believe every young person has unique strengths, talents and potential. Sometimes the path ahead is clear, and sometimes it takes an unexpected turn. Both can lead to incredible opportunities.

So take time today to celebrate your hard work, be proud of how far you've come, and look forward with confidence.

Your future remains full of possibility.

For advice and support about your results, visit: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/78173.html

28/07/2026

We loved hosting Fèis Thròndairnis again last week and hearing the sounds of traditional music floating through our centre.

It's such a special event, bringing to life the culture of our island and welcoming so many local young people to our home in Staffin ❤️😊

23/07/2026

21/07/2026

Are you looking for somewhere truly special for your next gathering, retreat or celebration?

Nestled in the breath taking landscape of Staffin on the Isle of Skye, our purpose-built Community and International Leadership Centre offers space to connect, reflect and create lasting memories.

From team retreats and workshops to family celebrations, conferences and residential stays, our Centre provides a warm Columban welcome, stunning views from every window, comfortable ensuite accommodation, and flexible spaces to suit your needs.

🏔️ Sleeps up to 20 people
🎉 Ideal for events, celebrations and group stays
🛏️ Ensuite accommodation
🍽️ Delicious food available
⚽ All-weather flood-lit pitch
📍 Close to Staffin Bay, the Quiraing, Kilt Rock and the Old Man of Storr

Whether you're planning a strategy day, residential retreat, wellbeing break or special celebration, we'd love to welcome you.

Find out more: https://columba1400.com/social-enterprise-cafe/purpose-built-community-and-international-leadership-centre/

21/07/2026

We are delighted to be hosting Fèis Thròndairnis again this week.

Fèis Thròndairnis has been bringing young people together in Staffin each year to celebrate and learn traditional music, Gaelic song, drama, and the culture of our island, with expert tuition from talented tutors.

If you're stopping by the café for coffee and cake or lunch, you are likely to hear the sounds of traditional music as the young people learn their chosen instruments. You may also spot them enjoying a game of shinty!

We are proud to be able to provide the space to host an annual event that helps keep Gaelic language, music, and local traditions thriving for the next generation.

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone and hope you all have a wonderful week!