Gaelic Education

The City of Edinburgh Council offers Gaelic educational provision from nursery through to Higher Grade Gaelic in secondary school. Gaelic classes are also available through the Council's Adult Education Programme.

Gaelic playgroups - Croìleagan

These are available at the following locations:

Tollcross Community Education Centre

Wednesday 9.30am - 11.30am
Friday 9.30am - 11.30am

Contact the Centre on 0131 229 7828 or Norma Martin on 0131 529 2415

Corstorphine Youth and Community Centre

Monday 9.30am – 11.30am
Contact the Centre on 0131 334 1475 or Norma Martin on 0131 529 2415

Nursery and primary school

The Gaelic medium unit at Tollcross Primary School caters for nursery and primary pupils from all over the city. The children are taught the full curriculum through the medium of Gaelic, and their achievements are nationally recognised whether or not Gaelic is the language of the home. Pupils from the Gaelic medium Unit consistently win prizes in the National Mod in various categories.

For more information, contact Kenneth Neal (Head Teacher) on 0131 229 7828 or Norma Martin on 0131 529 2415.

Answers to common questions about pre-school Gaelic medium education.

Secondary school

Pupils can later continue Gaelic study at James Gillespie’s High School where Standard Grade and Higher courses in Gaelic are offered. Contact the school on 0131 447 1900.

Adult education

Daytime and evening classes for beginners, post-beginners, intermediate and advanced learners are offered through the Council's Adult Education Programme. See www.edinburgh.gov.uk/adultcourses for more information or call 0131 469 3376.