SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture An engine of linguistic, cultural, social and economic regeneration

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is committed to being a centre of excellence for the development and enhancement of the Gaelic language, culture and heritage, by providing quality educational, training and research opportunities through the medium of Scottish Gaelic; and by interacting innovatively with individuals, communities and businesses, to contribute to social, cultural and economic development.

1973: Establishment of College 1983: Start of full-time courses 1993: Àrainn Ostaig extension 1994: Committed to UHI project 1999: Àrainn Chaluim Chille (ACC) completed 2002: Columba Centre established on Islay 2002: Award of Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2008: Fàs Building opened

 All courses taught through the medium of Gaelic  FE and HE provision from access to PhD level  Full-time and part-time courses, on and off campus  Four BA/BA (Hons) degree programmes  MA/MA (Hons) degree programme in Gaelic and Education  One postgraduate taught course  10 weeks of short courses during vacation periods  Fàs Mòr childcare facility

 Library: Special Collections  Soillse - National Network for Gaelic Research  Lèirsinn research unit  Window to the West: Dundee University and RSA  Air Iomlaid project: Fruitmarket Gallery  Barail project: Bòrd na Gàidhlig

 Media  Cànan Ltd, a multi-media company  Sealladh Ltd, a film company  TV studio and Diploma in Gaelic Media course  Heritage  Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches digitization project  Faclair na Gàidhlig, Historical Dictionary of Scottish Gaelic  Ainmean Àite na h-Alba, Gaelic Place names of Scotland  The Arts  Artists’ Studio  Artists in Residence programme  Programme of Exhibitions

 Hub for community activities  Seall Arts, Film Club, Sports clubs, Historical Society, Annual Fèis /Music Festival, An Sgeul Mòr  Conference venue  Major employment provider  Facilities open to local community  Kilbeg Village Development

Higher Education  Full-time  Part-time 111 Further Education  Distance learning 182  Short Courses

Number of staff employed: October 2009 Department Full-time Part-time Total Academic Lifelong Learning Research Facilities Corporate Services Tobar an Dualchais Projects Artists in residence 4 4 Fàs Mòr Nursery Cànan Sealladh/Young Films Total number of employees % of employees live in the parish of Strath, 56% in Sleat itself.

Annual turnover 0f £5.4m Salary bill of £3.4m in Estimated 24,720 bed nights rented per annum in local community ( ) Injection of £2.5m per annum to local economy Enhancements to local infrastructure Increased business for local community Community benefits to schools, churches, societies and recreational clubs

 College generated 40% of its annual income of £5.4m from its own commercial activities in  740 k came from residency, catering and retail activities  Hosted 125 separate events attended by 2,800  Venue for 40 concerts and arts events organised by Seall Arts which attracted 2,400

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School Rolls in Sleat Primary

Pupil Numbers in GME in Sleat Primary

Pupils in Sleat Primary with SMO parent(s)  18 pupils with staff parent(s)  3 pupils with student parent(s)

Kilbeg Village: Planned provision for SMO  Conference Centre  Office & Commercial building  Sports & Recreation facilities  Academic building  Student residences  Key worker accommodation

I believe the College to be both a symbol of our regional regeneration and a key promoter of this regeneration. In fact, the significance of what the College has achieved can scarcely be overstated. Dr Jim Hunter

Mòran Taing