APPLICATIONS are now open for a Gaelic storymaker hosted by the National Library of Scotland, in partnership with Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
The year-long role is open to creative practitioners, based anywhere in Scotland, who are fluent in Gaelic.
The role is inspired by the current dual-language exhibition at the National Library, Sgeul/Story: Folktales from the Scottish Highlands, and aims to promote Gaelic language through creative storytelling practice.
The successful postholder will be committed to raising the profile of Gaelic throughout Scotland. They will deliver a range of events and workshops in community settings around the country as well as at the National Library in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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The Storymaker will also be expected to develop their own creative practice in Gaelic.
National Librarian Amina Shah said: “We’re excited to play our part in celebrating Gaelic.
"Thanks to this generous funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, our Gaelic storymaker will help maintain the momentum created from our first dual language exhibition, Sguel and unlock hidden stories in our vast collection of Gaelic books, manuscripts and music.”
Shona MacLennan, Ceannard, Bòrd na Gàidhlig said: “We are delighted to support The National Library in this new development.
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"The current exhibition demonstrates their commitment to using and promoting Gaelic in their services and the new role will further embed their contribution to increasing the use of Gaelic in Scotland.”
The Gaelic storymaker will be in post for 12 months. They will typically develop a week’s worth of creative work or engagement activities each month. The post comes with a £15,000 residency fee, which the postholder will receive in monthly installments.
For details and how to apply, visit here.
The Gaelic storymaker position is funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, who provided £19,400 for the project.
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