Fèis an Earraich 2023
Classes in traditional Gaelic music, Art Drama Singing and Dance, tutored by many of Scotland's finest traditional musicians.
Àrd-sgoil Phort Rìgh 3 Giblean – 7 Giblean 2023
Portree High School 3rd April – 7th April 2023
Fèis an Earraich – P4 to S6
Bidh Fèis an Earraich a’ tachairt a h-uile bliadhna ann an sgìre an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Loch Aillse, a’ toirt cothroim do dh’oigridh páirt a ghabhail anns na h-ealain Gàidhlig. Am-bliadhna bidh sinn gu bhith ann am Port Righ leis an 30mh Fèis làn chiùil, drama, spòrs agus fealla-dha, agus tha sinn an dòchas gun gabh sibh an cothrom a bhith còmhla rinn tro sheachdain na Fèise.
Fèis an Earraich has taken place in different venues over the years, including Plockton, Kyleakin and Sleat. This year we will be in Portree High School, from Monday 3rd April to Friday 7th April 2023 for the 33rd Fèis an Earraich. We welcome children and teenagers from Skye and Lochalsh (and beyond!), from P4-S6. Participants will attend on a daily basis, with our team of supervisors.
Please note that children in P4 who are not currently learning a musical instrument are encouraged to attend Fèis Bheag an Earraich.
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The aim of the week is to offer young people an enjoyable opportunity to receive intensive tuition in a range of subjects or instruments related to traditional music, Gaelic language and culture.
As well as the daily classes, there will be a full programme of evening activities including games, sports and a céilidh dance.
Applications are welcome from children and young people from P5 to S6 High School. P4 children would be welcome to participate in the Fèis if they are already taking music lessons and have referral from a teacher/tutor.
Fèis an Earraich is open to all and participants do not require to be Gaelic speakers. Most classes will be available through the medium of Gaelic, for GM pupils, and the use of Gaelic throughout the Fèis will be warmly encouraged.
Fee: £100 for non-residential
If this is of interest please contact us or fill in the relevant application form below.
Fèis Bheag an Earraich – P3 to P4
In addition to the main Fèis, Fèis Bheag an Earraich runs every afternoon from 1.00-3.30pm during the week for children in P3 and P4. Children will learn Gaelic, take part in drama, singing, music, art, and games in a fun environment.
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Tha Fèis Bheag an Earraich ann airson cothrom a thoirt don fheadhainn òga aig aois P3 agus 4, pàirt a ghabhail ann an sreath churseachadan le geamaichean, spòrs, drama agus seinn.
Fèis Bheag an Earraich is for children in P3 and P4 and offers them an enjoyable opportunity to take part in cultural games and activities as a taste of what the main Fèis can offer once they reach the suitable age to take part.
Cost is £50 and payment may be made when you apply for a place for your child/ren.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Chan eil Gàidhlig riatanach airson pàirt a ghabhail ann am Fèis Bheag an Earraich ach bidh sinn a’ brosnachadh cleachdadh na Gàidhlig tro obair na Fèise air fad.
These sessions are run mainly through the medium of Gaelic. Non-Gaelic speakers are warmly welcomed too and will leave with lots of new Gaelic words and phrases!
Fèis Bheag Bhìodag – P1 to P2
In addition to the main Fèis, Fèis Bheag Bhìodach runs from Tuesday-Friday mornings, 10.00am-12.00noon during the week for children in P1 and P2. Children will learn Gaelic, take part in drama, singing, music, art, and games in a fun environment.
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Tha Fèis Bheag Bhìodach ann airson cothrom a thoirt don fheadhainn òga aig aois P1 agus 2, pàirt a ghabhail ann an sreath churseachadan le geamaichean, spòrs, drama agus seinn.
Fèis Bheag Bhìodach is for children in P1 and P2 and offers them an enjoyable opportunity to take part in cultural games and activities as a taste of what the main Fèis can offer once they reach the suitable age to take part.
Sessions will run from 10am – 12noon Tuesday to Friday daily from 4th April – 7th April in Portree High School.
Cost is £35 and payment may be made when you apply for a place for your child/ren.
Gàidhlig | Gaelic
Chan eil Gàidhlig riatanach airson pàirt a ghabhail ann am Fèis Bheag Bhìodach ach bidh sinn a’ brosnachadh cleachdadh na Gàidhlig tro obair na Fèise air fad.
These sessions are run mainly through the medium of Gaelic. Non-Gaelic speakers are warmly welcomed too and will leave with lots of new Gaelic words and phrases!
Fèis nan Deugairean – S5 & S6
Masterclasses and groupwork sessions for intermediate-advanced musicians in S1-S6. We plan to start running these day-long Saturday sessions through the year. For more info please visit our Workshops page.
Fèis an Earraich 2023 details
Cisean | Fees
1st or only child: Non-residential £100
Other child/ren of same family: Non-residential £90
We don’t want cost to be a barrier to any young person’s participation in the Fèis if they are interested in taking part. Please get in touch with us if this is the case
Bus | Bus – To Be Confirmed
Bus For non-residential participants will run as follows:
Monday 3rd April –
Morning: No bus as parents required to enrol child/ren in the Fèis.
Afternoon: Portree-Kyle, dropping off in between
Tuesday 4th April –
Morning: Kyle-Portree, collecting in between
Afternoon: Portree-Kyle, dropping off in between
Wed. 5th April –
Morning: Kyle-Portree, collecting in between
Afternoon: Portree-Kyle, dropping off in between
Thursday 6th April –
Morning: Kyle-Portree, collecting in between
Afternoon: Portree-Kyle, dropping off in between
Friday 7th April –
Morning: Kyle-Portree, collecting in between
Afternoon: No bus as parents required to collect children from the Fèis.
Fèis Bus costs £20 per person from Kyle, £15 from Broadford and £10 from Sconser/Sligachan for the week.
Tasgadh | Deposit
A deposit of £50 per child is payable at the time of booking. Anyone wishing to pay in full may do so.
Closing date for applications & deposits: Monday 13th March 2023
Final Payment is due by: Monday 27th March 2023
When this form is completed please send your £50 deposit per child (or full payment) to:
Alison Livingstone, 24 Lower Breakish, Isle of Skye, IV42 8QA
Please make cheques payable to “Fèis an Earraich” (Please put child’s name on back).
If you prefer you can pay by bank transfer. Our details are:
Bank of Scotland, Kyle
Sort code 80-22-60
Account no 18689367 (use child’s name as reference).