Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Scottish Gaelic Festival underway 12 - 20 October 2018

The Royal National Mòd (Scottish Gaelic: Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) is the most important of several annual  major Mòds. It is the main festival of Scottish Gaelic literature, song, arts and culture and often referred to as the Mòd. The festival began in Dunoon (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Omhain) on Friday night, with a special celebration honouring Scotland's Year of Young People. During the next eight days, (12 - 20th October) more than 200 competitions and events in Highland dancing, sport, literature, drama, Gaelic music and song will be held. A list of events at Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail can be seen on the An Comunn Gàidhealach (The Gaelic Association) website.