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Stitching the Spirits: Gaelic Fairies, Samhain, and Our October Half-Term Costume Workshop

On Thursday 16th October, 1pm – 3pm and Thursday 23rd October, 1pm – 3pm we’ll be running some family workshops here at Làmhan. As the nights have been drawing in…
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Why we are going to be teaching Gaelic at Làmhan

I am delighted to share something that is close to my heart: we will soon be offering beginners Gaelic classes — one for adults and another specially designed for parents…
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National Saturday Club

At Làmhan, we believe in nurturing creativity, building confidence, and opening doors for young people in our community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our involvement in the National Saturday…
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On dùthchas and dualchas: two key Scottish Gaelic concepts

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to study an MLitt in Highlands and Islands Culture at the University of the Highlands and Islands. I took the course over…
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Embroidery: A Heritage Craft That’s Anything But Old-Fashioned

If you hear the word “embroidery” and immediately picture a granny in a rocking chair, delicately stitching roses onto a cushion, think again! Embroidery is one of the oldest and…
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Legacies of Slavery: Reflecting on a Complex Heritage in Rural Scotland

The small village of Aberlour, which is beautifully situated near the river Spey in Moray and is famed for a whisky of the same name, and the even smaller neigbouring…
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Threads of history: Rediscovering Bonnie Prince Charlie

When we think of historical figures, we often imagine portraits, letters, or battlefields—but sometimes, the most personal insights come from the clothes they wore. In the Threads of History: Rediscovering…
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Stitching for the Soul: The Mental Health Benefits of Sewing in Small Groups

At Làmhan, we’ve always known about the quiet power of creativity—and nowhere is that more evident than in the simple, mindful act of sewing. Over the past few months, we’ve…
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