http://odeo.com/channels/2107020-Letter-To-Gaelic-Learners no Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language. Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language. Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language. gd 40 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:21:00 -0800 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:21:00 -0800 (C) BBC 2007 gaelic, letter, Ruairidh, Littir, MacIlleathain, Litir, learners, Luchd-ionnsachaidh Language gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25411667-Letter-06-Nov-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-540 How familiar are you with Scotland’s islands? This week Ruairidh examines nicknames associated with three islands. Do you where The cross-wise island, The kingdom of the wild forest and The island of the big women are located? Find out in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. How familiar are you with Scotland’s islands? This week Ruairidh examines nicknames associated with three islands. Do you where The cross-wise island, The kingdom of the wild forest and The island of the big women are located? Find out in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. How familiar are you with Scotland’s islands? This week Ruairidh examines nicknames associated with three islands. Do you where The cross-wise island, The kingdom of the wild forest and The island of the big women are located? Find out in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25411667 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:21:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25387952-Letter-30-Oct-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-539 Last week, Ruairidh was telling us about what the opinion Gaels had of goats in times gone by. That was that they were capable of killing and eating snakes. Well, it’s interesting how often the goat appears in Gaelic proverbs “The thing that kept the ivy from the goats”. What does that mean? Find out in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Last week, Ruairidh was telling us about what the opinion Gaels had of goats in times gone by. That was that they were capable of killing and eating snakes. Well, it’s interesting how often the goat appears in Gaelic proverbs “The thing that kept the ivy from the goats”. What does that mean? Find out in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Last week, Ruairidh was telling us about what the opinion Gaels had of goats in times gone by. That was that they were capable of killing and eating snakes. Well, it’s interesting how often the goat appears in Gaelic proverbs “The thing that kept the ivy from the goats”. What does that mean? Find out in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25387952 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25294686-Letter-16-Oct-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-537 Over the past fortnight Ruairidh has been looking at the poetry and life of Rob Donn. This week, he will take one final look at a piece Rob Donn wrote. This piece is about the difference in attitudes between the Gaels and lowland Scots, in particular the Gaels of the MacKay country. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Over the past fortnight Ruairidh has been looking at the poetry and life of Rob Donn. This week, he will take one final look at a piece Rob Donn wrote. This piece is about the difference in attitudes between the Gaels and lowland Scots, in particular the Gaels of the MacKay country. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Over the past fortnight Ruairidh has been looking at the poetry and life of Rob Donn. This week, he will take one final look at a piece Rob Donn wrote. This piece is about the difference in attitudes between the Gaels and lowland Scots, in particular the Gaels of the MacKay country. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25294686 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25258346-Letter-09-Oct-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh Your ears do not deceive you, the introduction to this week’s letter is the same as last week’s, but Ruairidh just wants to say a little more about this poem. Specifically he wants to talk about the Glen that features in this poem, where there was a beautiful forest. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Your ears do not deceive you, the introduction to this week’s letter is the same as last week’s, but Ruairidh just wants to say a little more about this poem. Specifically he wants to talk about the Glen that features in this poem, where there was a beautiful forest. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Your ears do not deceive you, the introduction to this week’s letter is the same as last week’s, but Ruairidh just wants to say a little more about this poem. Specifically he wants to talk about the Glen that features in this poem, where there was a beautiful forest. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25258346 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25220710-Letter-02-Oct-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-535 Ruairidh begins this week’s letter with a refrain from a famous Gaelic poem originating from one of the most northerly points of the Highlands, the MacKay Country (of North Sutherland). It was written by the famous Gaelic poet, Rob Donn. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Ruairidh begins this week’s letter with a refrain from a famous Gaelic poem originating from one of the most northerly points of the Highlands, the MacKay Country (of North Sutherland). It was written by the famous Gaelic poet, Rob Donn. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Ruairidh begins this week’s letter with a refrain from a famous Gaelic poem originating from one of the most northerly points of the Highlands, the MacKay Country (of North Sutherland). It was written by the famous Gaelic poet, Rob Donn. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25220710 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25182009-Letter-25-Sep-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-534 Eric MacLeod and his family moved to Kerracher on the shore of Loch a’ Chàirn Bhàin in Assynt in 1976. The old house wasn’t in a good condition. They had to get a caravan to Kerracher, but unfortunately for them there was no road. Learn more about Kerrochar and the MacLeod family who lived there in this week's podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Eric MacLeod and his family moved to Kerracher on the shore of Loch a’ Chàirn Bhàin in Assynt in 1976. The old house wasn’t in a good condition. They had to get a caravan to Kerracher, but unfortunately for them there was no road. Learn more about Kerrochar and the MacLeod family who lived there in this week's podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Eric MacLeod and his family moved to Kerracher on the shore of Loch a’ Chàirn Bhàin in Assynt in 1976. The old house wasn’t in a good condition. They had to get a caravan to Kerracher, but unfortunately for them there was no road. Learn more about Kerrochar and the MacLeod family who lived there in this week's podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25182009 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25143890-Letter-18-Sep-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-533 This summer Ruairidh got the chance to go to a garden that he always wanted to see. It’s a public garden with lovely flowers and it has plenty visitors. In tha way, it’s like Inverewe Gardens or gardens of that type which are all along the Highland coast. There is one difference though, find out what that is, where the garden is and about a family there in this week’s letter. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. This summer Ruairidh got the chance to go to a garden that he always wanted to see. It’s a public garden with lovely flowers and it has plenty visitors. In tha way, it’s like Inverewe Gardens or gardens of that type which are all along the Highland coast. There is one difference though, find out what that is, where the garden is and about a family there in this week’s letter. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. This summer Ruairidh got the chance to go to a garden that he always wanted to see. It’s a public garden with lovely flowers and it has plenty visitors. In tha way, it’s like Inverewe Gardens or gardens of that type which are all along the Highland coast. There is one difference though, find out what that is, where the garden is and about a family there in this week’s letter. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25143890 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25071837-Letter-04-Sep-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-531 Last week Ruairidh started telling us about The lady of Lawers, who had second sight. It is thought that she lived in the seventeenth century. She planted a tree beside the church in Lawers and she made a prophecy regarding it. At around 1880, two men dug up the tree. As you would expect, things did not go too well for these two. Find out more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Last week Ruairidh started telling us about The lady of Lawers, who had second sight. It is thought that she lived in the seventeenth century. She planted a tree beside the church in Lawers and she made a prophecy regarding it. At around 1880, two men dug up the tree. As you would expect, things did not go too well for these two. Find out more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. Last week Ruairidh started telling us about The lady of Lawers, who had second sight. It is thought that she lived in the seventeenth century. She planted a tree beside the church in Lawers and she made a prophecy regarding it. At around 1880, two men dug up the tree. As you would expect, things did not go too well for these two. Find out more in this week’s podcast. Accompanying Gaelic text, grammar points and vocabulary are all available at bbc.co.uk/litir. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25071837 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/25036416-Letter-28-Aug-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-530 Ben Lawers is above Loch Tay. It is in Perthshire. The mountain is very high. It’s covered with snow in the winter. And it’s famous for plants. Lawers is also the name of a small settlement and an area adjacent to Loch Tay. Gaelic was strong in that area at one time. There was a famous woman once living in Lawers. She had the second-sight. Learn more in this week's podcast! Ben Lawers is above Loch Tay. It is in Perthshire. The mountain is very high. It’s covered with snow in the winter. And it’s famous for plants. Lawers is also the name of a small settlement and an area adjacent to Loch Tay. Gaelic was strong in that area at one time. There was a famous woman once living in Lawers. She had the second-sight. Learn more in this week's podcast! Ben Lawers is above Loch Tay. It is in Perthshire. The mountain is very high. It’s covered with snow in the winter. And it’s famous for plants. Lawers is also the name of a small settlement and an area adjacent to Loch Tay. Gaelic was strong in that area at one time. There was a famous woman once living in Lawers. She had the second-sight. Learn more in this week's podcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25036416 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24735863-Letter-26-Jun-2009-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-521 This week, Ruairidh invites you to listen to the tale of a sailor called Black-haired John! Sit back and relax and learn of this character from the Isle of Lewis. This week, Ruairidh invites you to listen to the tale of a sailor called Black-haired John! Sit back and relax and learn of this character from the Isle of Lewis. This week, Ruairidh invites you to listen to the tale of a sailor called Black-haired John! Sit back and relax and learn of this character from the Isle of Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24735863 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24735864-Letter-19-Jun-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-520 Although the Cromarty Fisherfolk was a form of Scots, there were loads of words that came from Gaelic. Ruairidh runs through some of them. Have a listen to learn more. Although the Cromarty Fisherfolk was a form of Scots, there were loads of words that came from Gaelic. Ruairidh runs through some of them. Have a listen to learn more. Although the Cromarty Fisherfolk was a form of Scots, there were loads of words that came from Gaelic. Ruairidh runs through some of them. Have a listen to learn more. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24735864 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24654558-Letter-05-Jun-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnschaidh-518 Ruairidh moves away from Raasay and talks about a lochan in Islay called Lochan na Nigheadaireachd. He wonders if washing was carried out in this lochan. Flora Macdonald wrote memoirs of her youth in Benbecula, in this she describes the joy of clothes washing! Listen to this fascinating tale and learn new words, phrases and Gaelic similes in this week's podcast. Ruairidh moves away from Raasay and talks about a lochan in Islay called Lochan na Nigheadaireachd. He wonders if washing was carried out in this lochan. Flora Macdonald wrote memoirs of her youth in Benbecula, in this she describes the joy of clothes washing! Listen to this fascinating tale and learn new words, phrases and Gaelic similes in this week's podcast. Ruairidh moves away from Raasay and talks about a lochan in Islay called Lochan na Nigheadaireachd. He wonders if washing was carried out in this lochan. Flora Macdonald wrote memoirs of her youth in Benbecula, in this she describes the joy of clothes washing! Listen to this fascinating tale and learn new words, phrases and Gaelic similes in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24654558 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24624700-Letter-29-May-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-517 This wee Ruairidh takes us to Loch nam Mnà in Raasay. Find out how the loch got its name and who was the mysterious lady of this particular lake! This wee Ruairidh takes us to Loch nam Mnà in Raasay. Find out how the loch got its name and who was the mysterious lady of this particular lake! This wee Ruairidh takes us to Loch nam Mnà in Raasay. Find out how the loch got its name and who was the mysterious lady of this particular lake! tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24624700 Fri, 29 May 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24594643-Letter-22-May-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-516 This week, Ruairidh tells us a bit more about Gillessbaig, or Archibald, Cook. He was a church minister who gave sermons in both English and Gaelic. Sometimes his sermons were so popular, they had to be held outside the church. He also had an opposing view to alcohol to many of his contemporaries. Learn more in this week's podcast. This week, Ruairidh tells us a bit more about Gillessbaig, or Archibald, Cook. He was a church minister who gave sermons in both English and Gaelic. Sometimes his sermons were so popular, they had to be held outside the church. He also had an opposing view to alcohol to many of his contemporaries. Learn more in this week's podcast. This week, Ruairidh tells us a bit more about Gillessbaig, or Archibald, Cook. He was a church minister who gave sermons in both English and Gaelic. Sometimes his sermons were so popular, they had to be held outside the church. He also had an opposing view to alcohol to many of his contemporaries. Learn more in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24594643 Fri, 22 May 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24545060-Letter-15-May-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-515 This week Ruairidh introduces us to two more Gaelic characters; Archibald and Finlay Cook. Both were born on the island of Arran, but both spoke different dialects of Gaelic. Both brothers were ministers. Archibald travelled and preached in different areas of Scotland. This week Ruairidh introduces us to two more Gaelic characters; Archibald and Finlay Cook. Both were born on the island of Arran, but both spoke different dialects of Gaelic. Both brothers were ministers. Archibald travelled and preached in different areas of Scotland. This week Ruairidh introduces us to two more Gaelic characters; Archibald and Finlay Cook. Both were born on the island of Arran, but both spoke different dialects of Gaelic. Both brothers were ministers. Archibald travelled and preached in different areas of Scotland. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24545060 Fri, 15 May 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24545061-Letter-08-May-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-514 Among those who are buried in Inchmahome, near The Lake of Menteith, is Robert Cunninghame Graham, or Don Roberto as he was known in his second country, Argentina. Learn all about this man who came from the gentry and what happened on the very first ever day that came to be known as ‘Bloody Sunday’. Among those who are buried in Inchmahome, near The Lake of Menteith, is Robert Cunninghame Graham, or Don Roberto as he was known in his second country, Argentina. Learn all about this man who came from the gentry and what happened on the very first ever day that came to be known as ‘Bloody Sunday’. Among those who are buried in Inchmahome, near The Lake of Menteith, is Robert Cunninghame Graham, or Don Roberto as he was known in his second country, Argentina. Learn all about this man who came from the gentry and what happened on the very first ever day that came to be known as ‘Bloody Sunday’. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24545061 Fri, 08 May 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24522076-Letter-01-May-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-513 We have a treat at the start of this week's podcast! It's another Gaelic riddle, why not pause the podcast and try and solve it? After the riddle, we travel back in time to learn of an important left-wing figure in Scottish politics. We have a treat at the start of this week's podcast! It's another Gaelic riddle, why not pause the podcast and try and solve it? After the riddle, we travel back in time to learn of an important left-wing figure in Scottish politics. We have a treat at the start of this week's podcast! It's another Gaelic riddle, why not pause the podcast and try and solve it? After the riddle, we travel back in time to learn of an important left-wing figure in Scottish politics. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24522076 Fri, 01 May 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24369951-Letter-27-Mar-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-508 Roddy has a new book, Thugam agus Bhuam, by Patrick Morrison. It is a collection of stories. A wee bit of Patrick's own tale is given and Roddy begins a new tale about when Patrick saw the Titanic. NEW! AN LITIR BHEAG, or The Little Letter is now available as a podcast! Roddy has a new book, Thugam agus Bhuam, by Patrick Morrison. It is a collection of stories. A wee bit of Patrick's own tale is given and Roddy begins a new tale about when Patrick saw the Titanic. NEW! AN LITIR BHEAG, or The Little Letter is now available as a podcast! Roddy has a new book, Thugam agus Bhuam, by Patrick Morrison. It is a collection of stories. A wee bit of Patrick's own tale is given and Roddy begins a new tale about when Patrick saw the Titanic. NEW! AN LITIR BHEAG, or The Little Letter is now available as a podcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24369951 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24333088-Letter-20-March-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-507 Ruaraidh talks of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. But, certainly, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get a name like that? Ruaraidh talks of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. But, certainly, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get a name like that? Ruaraidh talks of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. But, certainly, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get a name like that? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24333088 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24350656-Letter-20-Mar-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-507 This week, Roddy tells of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. Without question, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get its title? Find out in this week's podcast. This week, Roddy tells of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. Without question, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get its title? Find out in this week's podcast. This week, Roddy tells of a place close to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh which is called Croft-an-Righ. Not Croit an Rìgh, but Croft-an-Righ. Without question, it’s a Gaelic name. How did it get its title? Find out in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24350656 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24298612-Letter-13-Mar-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-506 There is a route in Edinburgh called Piper’s Walk. It’s on Arthur’s Seat. Roddy will tell you how Piper’s Walk got its name – at least, according to oral tradition. There is a route in Edinburgh called Piper’s Walk. It’s on Arthur’s Seat. Roddy will tell you how Piper’s Walk got its name – at least, according to oral tradition. There is a route in Edinburgh called Piper’s Walk. It’s on Arthur’s Seat. Roddy will tell you how Piper’s Walk got its name – at least, according to oral tradition. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,24298612 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24261155-Letter-06-Mar-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-505 This week, Roddy researches how Arthur's Seat, situated in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park, got its name and whether or not it's connected to King Arthur. This week, Roddy researches how Arthur's Seat, situated in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park, got its name and whether or not it's connected to King Arthur. This week, Roddy researches how Arthur's Seat, situated in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park, got its name and whether or not it's connected to King Arthur. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24261155 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24298613-Letter-27-Feb-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-504 Roddy got a letter himself this week. The correspondent advised him to type in 'Caithness' into the online version of Dwelly. One hundred and twenty four words cropped up and Roddy takes us through the most unusual words Roddy got a letter himself this week. The correspondent advised him to type in 'Caithness' into the online version of Dwelly. One hundred and twenty four words cropped up and Roddy takes us through the most unusual words Roddy got a letter himself this week. The correspondent advised him to type in 'Caithness' into the online version of Dwelly. One hundred and twenty four words cropped up and Roddy takes us through the most unusual words tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24298613 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/24221866-Letter-27-Feb-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-504 Roddy got a letter himself this week. The correspondent advised him to type in 'Caithness' into the online version of Dwelly. One hundred and twenty four words cropped up and Roddy takes us through the most unusual words Roddy got a letter himself this week. The correspondent advised him to type in 'Caithness' into the online version of Dwelly. One hundred and twenty four words cropped up and Roddy takes us through the most unusual words Roddy got a letter himself this week. The correspondent advised him to type in 'Caithness' into the online version of Dwelly. One hundred and twenty four words cropped up and Roddy takes us through the most unusual words tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24221866 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23925512-Letter-23-Jan-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-499 Listen to the story of an amazing dog in Cù Fhearchair Bhàin. It is about a wonderdog called Fraoch who was an excellent sheepdog and was quite a character! In this tale, we'll hear of what happened to a couple who came to the master's house one eerie night........ Listen to the story of an amazing dog in Cù Fhearchair Bhàin. It is about a wonderdog called Fraoch who was an excellent sheepdog and was quite a character! In this tale, we'll hear of what happened to a couple who came to the master's house one eerie night........ Listen to the story of an amazing dog in Cù Fhearchair Bhàin. It is about a wonderdog called Fraoch who was an excellent sheepdog and was quite a character! In this tale, we'll hear of what happened to a couple who came to the master's house one eerie night........ tag:odeo.com,2009-01-23,23925512 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23886408-Letter-16-Jan-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-498 We come to the end of our fascinating journey along the Antonine Wall. Roddy looks at the other names of Forts that may have originated from Gaelic. He finishes by ruminating that although the Romans only used the wall for a generation, the legacy has lasted much longer. We come to the end of our fascinating journey along the Antonine Wall. Roddy looks at the other names of Forts that may have originated from Gaelic. He finishes by ruminating that although the Romans only used the wall for a generation, the legacy has lasted much longer. We come to the end of our fascinating journey along the Antonine Wall. Roddy looks at the other names of Forts that may have originated from Gaelic. He finishes by ruminating that although the Romans only used the wall for a generation, the legacy has lasted much longer. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23886408 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23885293-Letter-16-Jan-09-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-498 We come to the end of our fascinating journey along the Antonine Wall. Roddy looks at the other names of Forts that may have originated from Gaelic. He finishes by ruminating that although the Romans only used the wall for a generation, the legacy has been lasted much longer. We come to the end of our fascinating journey along the Antonine Wall. Roddy looks at the other names of Forts that may have originated from Gaelic. He finishes by ruminating that although the Romans only used the wall for a generation, the legacy has been lasted much longer. We come to the end of our fascinating journey along the Antonine Wall. Roddy looks at the other names of Forts that may have originated from Gaelic. He finishes by ruminating that although the Romans only used the wall for a generation, the legacy has been lasted much longer. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23885293 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23819907-Letter-02-Jan-09-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh-496 Bliadhna Math Ùr! The first letter of the year and Roddy is looking at the biggest structure that the Romans ever built in Scotland, the Antonine Wall. A brief history of Antoninus is given, connections and comparisons to Hadrian are made, before Roddy gives us an introduction to the first couple of forts along the wall. Bliadhna Math Ùr! The first letter of the year and Roddy is looking at the biggest structure that the Romans ever built in Scotland, the Antonine Wall. A brief history of Antoninus is given, connections and comparisons to Hadrian are made, before Roddy gives us an introduction to the first couple of forts along the wall. Bliadhna Math Ùr! The first letter of the year and Roddy is looking at the biggest structure that the Romans ever built in Scotland, the Antonine Wall. A brief history of Antoninus is given, connections and comparisons to Hadrian are made, before Roddy gives us an introduction to the first couple of forts along the wall. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-02,23819907 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23812407-Letter-26-Dec-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh Roddy examines more Galatian history and culture and wonders what sort of language they spoke Roddy examines more Galatian history and culture and wonders what sort of language they spoke Roddy examines more Galatian history and culture and wonders what sort of language they spoke tag:odeo.com,2008-12-26,23812407 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:55:00 -0800 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23556312-Letter-31-Oct-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-487 The foundations of the school in Keil were laid by Sir William MacKinnon. Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School The foundations of the school in Keil were laid by Sir William MacKinnon. Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School The foundations of the school in Keil were laid by Sir William MacKinnon. Find out more about the Kintyre Technical School tag:odeo.com,2008-10-31,23556312 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23525414-Letter-24-Oct-08-Litir-do-luchd-ionnsachaidh Campbeltown in Kintyre is the setting of this week's letter. Roddy points out a striking memorial in the town. The figure is of William MacKinnon, a wealthy mercant who originated there. Campbeltown in Kintyre is the setting of this week's letter. Roddy points out a striking memorial in the town. The figure is of William MacKinnon, a wealthy mercant who originated there. Campbeltown in Kintyre is the setting of this week's letter. Roddy points out a striking memorial in the town. The figure is of William MacKinnon, a wealthy mercant who originated there. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-24,23525414 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23498051-Letter-17-Oct-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-485 In this final instalment, we find out what effect McKenzie's policies had on the Maori. We learn which areas he was radical in and what area he was extremely conservative in. We also learn of how Sir John died. In this final instalment, we find out what effect McKenzie's policies had on the Maori. We learn which areas he was radical in and what area he was extremely conservative in. We also learn of how Sir John died. In this final instalment, we find out what effect McKenzie's policies had on the Maori. We learn which areas he was radical in and what area he was extremely conservative in. We also learn of how Sir John died. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-17,23498051 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23471210-Letter-10-Oct-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-484 Last week we found out what incident shaped Sir John McKenzie's policies. Find out this week about one of those policies and the "999 year lease". Last week we found out what incident shaped Sir John McKenzie's policies. Find out this week about one of those policies and the "999 year lease". Last week we found out what incident shaped Sir John McKenzie's policies. Find out this week about one of those policies and the "999 year lease". tag:odeo.com,2008-10-10,23471210 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23400586-Letter-26-Sep-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh The terrible consequesnces of the statutes of Iona are further explored in this week's letter. Find out the effects that this had on the Gaels and Gaelic. The terrible consequesnces of the statutes of Iona are further explored in this week's letter. Find out the effects that this had on the Gaels and Gaelic. The terrible consequesnces of the statutes of Iona are further explored in this week's letter. Find out the effects that this had on the Gaels and Gaelic. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-26,23400586 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23372140-Letter-19-Sep-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-481 A terrible event in the Gaels' history occurred 400 years ago. Roddy looks back on the Statutes of Iona and the terrible effect that they had on the Gaelic language. A terrible event in the Gaels' history occurred 400 years ago. Roddy looks back on the Statutes of Iona and the terrible effect that they had on the Gaelic language. A terrible event in the Gaels' history occurred 400 years ago. Roddy looks back on the Statutes of Iona and the terrible effect that they had on the Gaelic language. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-19,23372140 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23339079-Letter-12-Sep-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-480 Roddy travels to Wales this week. He is enchanted by the red kite. The hawk was obliterated in Scotland twenty years ago. The hawk has a rich history which is illustrated in this week's podcast. Roddy travels to Wales this week. He is enchanted by the red kite. The hawk was obliterated in Scotland twenty years ago. The hawk has a rich history which is illustrated in this week's podcast. Roddy travels to Wales this week. He is enchanted by the red kite. The hawk was obliterated in Scotland twenty years ago. The hawk has a rich history which is illustrated in this week's podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-12,23339079 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23251864-Letter-05-Sep-08-Litir-Do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh Roddy explores the history of Stanley in Perthshire this week. The region's Gaelic roots are explored as he looks to the area's cotton mills. The thistle's importance also stemmed from that area, saving Scots from a vicious end from some barefooted, bloodthirsty Vikings! Roddy explores the history of Stanley in Perthshire this week. The region's Gaelic roots are explored as he looks to the area's cotton mills. The thistle's importance also stemmed from that area, saving Scots from a vicious end from some barefooted, bloodthirsty Vikings! Roddy explores the history of Stanley in Perthshire this week. The region's Gaelic roots are explored as he looks to the area's cotton mills. The thistle's importance also stemmed from that area, saving Scots from a vicious end from some barefooted, bloodthirsty Vikings! tag:odeo.com,2008-09-05,23251864 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23228347-Letter-29-Aug-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-478 An ancient feud between the MacSorlie family and Clan Chattan in the Glen Nevis area comes to a violent conclusion when an irate piper plays a war tune. You’ll find out what happened and how the cave, Uamh Shomhairle, played its part and got its name in this week’s podcast. An ancient feud between the MacSorlie family and Clan Chattan in the Glen Nevis area comes to a violent conclusion when an irate piper plays a war tune. You’ll find out what happened and how the cave, Uamh Shomhairle, played its part and got its name in this week’s podcast. An ancient feud between the MacSorlie family and Clan Chattan in the Glen Nevis area comes to a violent conclusion when an irate piper plays a war tune. You’ll find out what happened and how the cave, Uamh Shomhairle, played its part and got its name in this week’s podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-29,23228347 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23203185-Letter-22-Aug-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-477 Continuing the theme of the Orkney islands, Roddy sails down the Òigh-sgeir in the hope of seeing some sharks, but what happens when he and his fellow voyagers get a bit more than they bargained for? Continuing the theme of the Orkney islands, Roddy sails down the Òigh-sgeir in the hope of seeing some sharks, but what happens when he and his fellow voyagers get a bit more than they bargained for? Continuing the theme of the Orkney islands, Roddy sails down the Òigh-sgeir in the hope of seeing some sharks, but what happens when he and his fellow voyagers get a bit more than they bargained for? tag:odeo.com,2008-08-22,23203185 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23181932-Letter-15-Aug-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-476 Roddy is at sea for this week's letter. On a recent trip to Orkney he discovered seasickness for the first time. Roddy is at sea for this week's letter. On a recent trip to Orkney he discovered seasickness for the first time. Roddy is at sea for this week's letter. On a recent trip to Orkney he discovered seasickness for the first time. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-15,23181932 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23161154-Letter-08-Aug-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-475 Could the origin of the ancient Kirkwall Ba' game lie with the battle between two earls? This was a vicious and bloody battle in which even the victor ultimately met his violent end! Could the origin of the ancient Kirkwall Ba' game lie with the battle between two earls? This was a vicious and bloody battle in which even the victor ultimately met his violent end! Could the origin of the ancient Kirkwall Ba' game lie with the battle between two earls? This was a vicious and bloody battle in which even the victor ultimately met his violent end! tag:odeo.com,2008-08-08,23161154 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23136725-Letter-01-Aug-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-474 The place-names of Orkney are examined this week, including the Glens of Kinnaird on Hoy. Roddy questions whether this name is of Highland origin, just as scholar Hugh Marwick had done years beforehand. The place-names of Orkney are examined this week, including the Glens of Kinnaird on Hoy. Roddy questions whether this name is of Highland origin, just as scholar Hugh Marwick had done years beforehand. The place-names of Orkney are examined this week, including the Glens of Kinnaird on Hoy. Roddy questions whether this name is of Highland origin, just as scholar Hugh Marwick had done years beforehand. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-01,23136725 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23115048-Letter-25-Jul-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-473 The similarities between Highland and Scandanavian place names are examined this week. During a recent trip to Orkney, Roddy discovered the majority of the island's place names derived from the old Norse language. The similarities between Highland and Scandanavian place names are examined this week. During a recent trip to Orkney, Roddy discovered the majority of the island's place names derived from the old Norse language. The similarities between Highland and Scandanavian place names are examined this week. During a recent trip to Orkney, Roddy discovered the majority of the island's place names derived from the old Norse language. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-25,23115048 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23090659-Letter-18-Jul-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-472 Find out what became of the prince in the final instalment of 'The Three Green Dogs' tale. Also, Roddy offers an explanation as to how the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond got its name. Find out what became of the prince in the final instalment of 'The Three Green Dogs' tale. Also, Roddy offers an explanation as to how the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond got its name. Find out what became of the prince in the final instalment of 'The Three Green Dogs' tale. Also, Roddy offers an explanation as to how the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond got its name. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-18,23090659 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23069495-Letter-11-Jul-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-471 The fascinating tale of 'The Three Green Dogs' continues this week. In this part, the prince comes under the influence of somebody out to do him harm. Listen to this letter and find out what the wrongdoer does and how the mighty hounds react to this! The fascinating tale of 'The Three Green Dogs' continues this week. In this part, the prince comes under the influence of somebody out to do him harm. Listen to this letter and find out what the wrongdoer does and how the mighty hounds react to this! The fascinating tale of 'The Three Green Dogs' continues this week. In this part, the prince comes under the influence of somebody out to do him harm. Listen to this letter and find out what the wrongdoer does and how the mighty hounds react to this! tag:odeo.com,2008-07-11,23069495 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23048864-Letter-04-Jul-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-470 A magic tale of three green dogs, Knowledge, Swiftness and Heaviness are the topic of this week's letter. They are bought by a prince and they help him catch deer, but can they help their royal owner overcome battle with some mischievous giants? A magic tale of three green dogs, Knowledge, Swiftness and Heaviness are the topic of this week's letter. They are bought by a prince and they help him catch deer, but can they help their royal owner overcome battle with some mischievous giants? A magic tale of three green dogs, Knowledge, Swiftness and Heaviness are the topic of this week's letter. They are bought by a prince and they help him catch deer, but can they help their royal owner overcome battle with some mischievous giants? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-04,23048864 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23031205-Letter-27-Jun-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-469 Gaelic speakers in Scotland are confident that they have a Gaelic minister looking after the language's interests. Roddy looks to the nineteenth century, when there was a movement to protect Scottish and Irish Gaelic, in Canada! Gaelic speakers in Scotland are confident that they have a Gaelic minister looking after the language's interests. Roddy looks to the nineteenth century, when there was a movement to protect Scottish and Irish Gaelic, in Canada! Gaelic speakers in Scotland are confident that they have a Gaelic minister looking after the language's interests. Roddy looks to the nineteenth century, when there was a movement to protect Scottish and Irish Gaelic, in Canada! tag:odeo.com,2008-06-27,23031205 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23017031-Letter-20-Jun-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-468 Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich. Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter. Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich. Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter. Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich. Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-20,23017031 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23009979-Letter-20-Jun-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich. Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter. Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich. Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter. Cho beò ri eun, cho marbh ri cloich. Ruairidh brings you a wealth of Gaelic similies in this week's letter. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-20,23009979 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh http://odeo.com/episodes/23009980-Letter-13-Jun-08-Litir-do-Luchd-ionnsachaidh-467 Gaelic has many names for the fingers! Roddy starts off this week's letter with a rhyme his kids learnt at nursery and muses on how the fingers got their splendid names. Gaelic has many names for the fingers! Roddy starts off this week's letter with a rhyme his kids learnt at nursery and muses on how the fingers got their splendid names. Gaelic has many names for the fingers! Roddy starts off this week's letter with a rhyme his kids learnt at nursery and muses on how the fingers got their splendid names. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-13,23009980 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:55:00 -0700 no Letter To Gaelic Learners gaelic letter Ruairidh Littir MacIlleathain Litir learners Luchd-ionnsachaidh