About Us

Fàilte gu Uibhist a Tuath! Welcome to the Isle of North Uist!
 

Our on-demand language experiences are perfect for both island visitors and locals who want to dive into the culture through language. Here on North Uist, Scottish Gaelic lives in everyday life — from crofting and fishing to shopping and pub conversations. You’ll hear the richness of local dialects all around you, and we’ll help you join in, picking up new words and phrases in a fun, supportive way.

 

We’d love to see you — if you’d like to work on your Gaelic with us, we can book you in.

 

Teaching & Programme Scope
Love Gaelic programmes are designed and delivered exclusively by Ann Desseyn.
Our responsibility and quality assurance apply only to teaching and activities delivered directly as part of a Love Gaelic programme.

​Learning or tuition undertaken independently with other teachers falls outside the scope of Love Gaelic programmes.

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​Booking & Cancellation Policy
 

All course bookings require full payment at the time of booking.
 

• Cancellations by Students: Payments are non-refundable. Please note that we cannot offer refunds for changes of mind, illness, or other personal circumstances.

• Cancellations due to Transport Disruptions:

  • If your flight or ferry is cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled travel due to adverse weather conditions or technical issues, you may request a refund.

  • Refunds in this case will be processed as follows:

    • 100% refund for cancellations caused by ferry/plane technical failures.

    • 50% refund for cancellations caused by weather-related disruption, as lessons and arrangements have already been prepared in advance.

• Cancellations by Love Gaelic: In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your booking, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your booking to new dates.
   

For other details, please see our FAQ, Cancellation and  Terms & Conditions page.

 
Packages available for every learner level
 

• Love Gaelic alumni - current students - previous immersion break students: 20% discount on your next Uist immersion package, if booked within 18 months.

• Groups of 4+: contact us for custom pricing.

 

Now booking for May - August 2026 (check the summer school schedule for more detail on what activities are available)
 

Small groups may be combined with other students to enrich your learning experience (Min 1 - Max 3 students).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Enhance your experience! You can choose to add extra afternoon excursions or even select a destination of your own. Prefer to balance study with adventure? Opt for one full study day and enjoy a full-day trip to Harris/Lewis or Barra/Vatersay on the other — available for a small additional fee.

 

If you come during our summer school weeks, we may not have transport available, only classes. Summer school students get priority.

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Island life is not for everyone. To make the most of the course you need to be confident walking on uneven ground and up slight inclines, comfortable collaborating in learning and social activities with new people and respectfully accommodating local ways so that you can make the most of being in a Gaelic community. They just announced that they are closing our last bank in Benbecula on 1st July 2026 and we will only have an ATM in the Balivanich shops or Post Office during their opening hours.

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