Job Opportunities & Communities

With public bodies and local authorities delivering Gaelic Language Plans and more private companies looking for people who can use Gaelic, the employment opportunities for anyone fluent in the language and, for some jobs, with good writing skills are better than ever.  You can see videos outlining some of the opportunities here.

There are jobs for teachers, broadcasters, journalists, musicians, education & development officers, actors, play leaders, web developers as well as for staff across a range of public authorities and agencies who offer services in Gaelic. This range of choices could well expand as more people learn Gaelic and Gaelic medium education, for example, expands. Knowledge of Gaelic can be a major advantage in the job market and, in common with those in other public sector jobs, people in Gaelic jobs contribute significantly to the Scottish economy.

As well as being an interesting language and an integral part of Scotland’s culture and heritage, Gaelic is also part of the modern way of life for many. Communities where Gaelic is used daily continue to exist and Iomairtean Gàidhlig – Gaelic Initiatives managed by Comunn na Gàidhlig with investment from Bòrd na Gàidhlig – have been established to encourage and support the use of Gaelic in various areas.

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