Scottish Gaelic Immersion Breaks
Gu Saoghal Na Gàidhlig
Studying Gaelic amidst Hebridean Gaelic Communities
Our immersion breaks are the ideal opportunity for beginner to advanced learners to come together to focus on the practical conversation development of Gaelic in a relaxed, fun environment that stimulates conversation. Daily Activities will depend on the length of the break and can include island excursions, wildlife watching, crofting life, walking etc. (some activities are weather dependent) You will be encouraged to speak Gaelic as much as possible, hence we will work on vocabulary building and grammar as well. We will enable students to connect to the Gaelic language in its heartland and aim to achieve a sense of belonging to the Gaelic World and Community
The Islands
The Uists and Harris
Few places are as evocative as the Outer Hebrides and where better to try out your new language skills than in the heartland of Gaelic in the Outer Hebrides.
The Gaelic language is still spoken on these islands on a daily basis and is classed as a working language and can be heard across all islands from Lewis to Barra. Through our short immersion breaks, you will be able to practice communicating in the language with your fellow students and while out on our fields trips converse with locals in different locations. This helps build up confidence in conversation and allows you to put to use your newly learned skills.
The Packages
Only the Best
Imagine the opportunity to spend a weekend at a Hebridean retreat away from the outside world where you will immerse yourself in all that is Gaelic. Take the opportunity to meet other students, go on motorboat trips around this secluded area, explore the islands, sing some Gaelic songs, sit and relax by a warm fire and try out all you have learned. Through this relaxed and informal setting, the learning journey is fun and rewarding and we know from past experience students love it.
What is Included (example)
Outstanding Quality
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depending on the package, some or all meals
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Benbecula Airport/Lochmaddy or Berneray Harbour
pick-up and drop off -
Transport on all days for those staying in North Uist in local accommodation (Carinish / Lochmaddy / Bayhead / Locheport area)
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Gaelic tuition, course folder and online resources
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Excursions and language immersion (Hercules in Langass Woods, Balranald Nature Reserve, The giant's birthplace in Berneray & beach, The Woollen Mill & Boatshed, Taigh Chearsabhagh, Finn's People/Barpa/Standing Stones, Isle of Harris/Tweed weaver/Tarbert/ Luskentyre
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Group activities
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Dialogue Development Coaching
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Meet up with native speakers
Day Trips
Your Gateway to Learning
We are proud to work in collaboration with www.igot2travel.com/hebridean-day-trips to offer you unforgettable experiences . We believe that to enrich your conversational skills it is best to head out into the local environment and test your language skills with local interaction. The native language is connected in these islands with everyday life from crofting to fishing, shopping and pub culture. The richness of the language spoken in local dialects encourages you to listen and try and converse and learn new words and phrases along the way.
Get in touch to check our availability & price.
Courses on the Isle of North Uist 2026
Advanced Immersion Week
15 - 19 December 2025 (min. 3 - max. 4 spaces)
Ùlpan Aonad 1 - 12 Immersion Week
4 - 8 May 2026 (max. 8 spaces)
Love Gaelic Ùlpan students Immersion Week
11 - 15 May 2026 (max. 8 spaces)
Beginner and Post-Beginner Immersion Week
18 - 22 May 2026 (max. 3 spaces)
Intermediate Immersion Week
25 - 29 May 2026 (max. 3 spaces)
Hebridean Retreat for Global Communicators
31 August - 4 September 2026
Life & Transition Coaching
Ready to take your communication skills to the next level?Join us for a 5-day immersive retreat designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators who want to speak more clearly, connect authentically, and communicate with confidence – in life, business, and across cultures.
On-Demand Taster Classes and Courses
for Island Visitors
1, 2 or 3-day learning experiences and taster lessons
Our on-demand pop-up language classes are the ideal opportunity for island visitors and locals to experience learning the native Gaelic language which is connected in these islands with everyday life from crofting to fishing, shopping and pub culture. The richness of the language spoken in local dialects encourages you to listen and try and converse and learn new words and phrases along the way. Whether you are passing through North Uist or live locally, get in touch to book your own Gaelic language learning experience.
Sgoil Shamhraidh - Uibhist a Tuath
20 July - 14 August 2026
Waiting list is open
From Post-beginner to Intermediate - min.3 / max. 4 spaces
We will confirm by 14 November 2025 if there is enough interest for the summer school to take place.
Suitable for learners who have mastered: conversation, reading aloud and grammar at post-beginner/lower intermediate level.
