Development, Scots

The Oor Vyce Gaitherin 2026

(Fri 27 Nov)

Jyne us for a pooerfu day as the Scots-speaking commonty comes thegither at Edinburgh's Scottish Storytelling Centre. Biggin on the grassroots strenth o oor movement, this eer's Gaitherin pits young fowk, community solidarity an the future o the Leid richt at its heirt.

In the speerit o the Cairryin Stream - passing oor rich oral traditions intil modren, leevin spaces - we are coming thegither tae celebrate creativity, brak doon linguistic barriers, an shape a bauld, inclusive future for Scots.This year's event highlights include:

• Youth empowerment: Makkin shair young fowk hae a leadin vyce in shaping language policy an cultur.
• Gaelic & Scots solidarity: Bringing oor communities closer wi keynote insights on language policy, shared heritage an inter-language collaboration.
• Grassroots & community strategy: Makkin shair vyces frae under-represented communities, areas o deprivation an new learners are front an centre.
• Creative pathways: Dynamic warkshops, live performances an networking athort generations.
• Closing Youth Panel: A youth-chaired discussion featuring industry professionals athort muisic, film, media an digital tech, exploring hoo young fowk can thrive using their Scots.

Click the button below for more info and the draft schedule.

Schedule

Whether ye're fluent, learning, or passionate aboot language richts, jyne us tae share yer ideas, connect wi grassroots campaigners an help shape the future o Scots!

• Events
• £8.00
• 27 November 2026
• 480 minutes
• 09:30
• Scottish Storytelling Centre
• Multiple Spaces