Gaelic speaking volunteers are being invited to deliver tours for visitors to the Arnol Backhouse in Lewis.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is running the scheme to show the influence of Gaelic culture on Scotland’s history and living heritage through its visitor experiences.
Similar initiatives are being organised at other historic sites including Urquhart Castle, near Inverness, and Dunstaffnage Castle by Oban.
The schemes are part of a five-
Alex Paterson, chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland, said: “Gaelic is a distinct and unique part of Scotland’s history and culture which attracts visitors from all over the world, contributing significantly to Scotland’s economy.
“Currently, there is Gaelic interpretation at 29 of our sites throughout the country, from Glasgow to Aberdeenshire and the Isle of Lewis, which shows the extent of Gaelic’s influence on Scotland’s heritage and its relevance to our historic environment.
“Due to an increase in volunteers, we are currently developing and expanding our wider volunteer programme.
“These new opportunities will help us continue to support volunteers across the country and empower communities and partners to engage with projects that promote the value of Gaelic culture to Scotland’s past and present.”
Gaelic volunteers sought for blackhouse tours
27 August 2018
