The first series of SpeakGaelic, based at level A1.
Where to Watch SpeakGaelic • A1
13 Episodes
Caraidean Ùra | New Friends
E1
Caraidean Ùra | New FriendsJoy Dunlop takes us on our first steps to speak Gaelic.
Àitichean | Places
E2
Àitichean | PlacesJoy Dunlop guides us through the first basic steps to speak Gaelic. We meet Gaelic learner Clare Coghill and Calum Maclean surveys the streets of Glasgow in search of Greek architecture.
An Aimsir | The Weather
E3
An Aimsir | The WeatherWe meet Gaelic learner Ben Geyer from Fife and Calum Maclean is in St Monans, finding out about the prosperity white gold brought to the area.
Teaghlach | Family
E4
Teaghlach | FamilyWe meet Gaelic learner Caroline Quinn from Trinidad and Tobago, while Calum Maclean is in Portmahomack, Easter Ross, learning about his heritage.
Dachaigh | Home
E5
Dachaigh | HomeCalum Maclean visits Airth in Stirlingshire where he discovers a fruity architectural surprise.
Tìde | Time
E6
Tìde | TimeWe meet learner Sophie Day from Falkirk, and Calum Maclean keeps a keen eye on the tide while on the hunt for spectacular cave art on Davaar Island in the Mull of Kintyre.
Obair | Work
E7
Obair | WorkCalum Maclean is in Glasgow taking a step back in time along the banks of the River Clyde. We also meet learners Audrey and Davy Paterson from Taynuilt.
Tìde dheth | Time off
E8
Tìde dheth | Time offWe meet circus performer and Gaelic learner Kit Rodman-Orr from Cumbernauld, and Calum Maclean takes a voyage of discovery to an unusual theatre.
Biadh & Deoch | Food & Drink
E9
Biadh & Deoch | Food & DrinkCalum Maclean is on Scotland’s east coast where he’s hoping to have smoked fish for lunch.
Ceannachd | Shopping
E10
Ceannachd | ShoppingCalum Maclean visits an artistic and poetic railway tunnel in Colinton, Edinburgh.
Latha gu Latha | Day to Day
E11
Latha gu Latha | Day to DayJoy Dunlop meets learner and musician Teya-Jean Bawden who lives near Beauly, and Calum Maclean goes in search of some tasty match-day treats in Kilmarnock.
Coltas Dhaoine | Describing People
E12
Coltas Dhaoine | Describing PeopleWe meet Gaelic learner Colin Scott Mackenzie who lives on the Isle of Lewis, and a poorly Calum Maclean tries out the healing properties of an ancient clootie well.
Peataichean | Pets
E13
Peataichean | PetsWe meet learner Keith Mackenzie from the Isle of Skye and Calum Maclean is in Argyll, on the hunt for one of Scotland’s more reclusive creatures.
