North Uist man is new chief at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

14 February 2024

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has appointed North Uist man Angus MacInnes as its new chairman.

Mr MacInnes takes over from Angus G. MacLeod

Angus MacInnes from Paible has been a director on the Gaelic college’s board since 2016.A

He was brought up in a Gaelic-speaking household in North Uist, where he attended the local school and the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway, before going to the College of Building and Printing in Glasgow.

He has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years, working as a director for the last 20 years.

Mr Macinnes has a keen interest in sport, and shinty in particular, and he is a trustee and president of Glasgow Mid Argyll Shinty Club and vice-president of the Glasgow Celtic Society.

He said: “It is an honour to be appointed chair of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Board of Directors - a place of great importance for the Gaelic language and culture, and Scotland as a whole.

“Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s world-class learning opportunities are helping a new generation of Gaelic speakers reach their potential and contribute positively to the future of the language.

“This is an important time for Gaelic and for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, with the new legislation in the form of the Scottish Languages Bill as well as challenges facing colleges and universities across the country at a time of economic difficulty.

“I would like to thank my predecessors – Aideen Ní Mháille and Angus G. MacLeod – who have, in the seven years that I have been on the Board, been a source of sage and helpful advice.”