The Royal National Mòd is returning to Glasgow this autumn with a record number of competition entries.
More than 2100 submissions have been received for this year’s event, a 6.5% increase on last year’s event in Lochaber.
Taking place in Glasgow from October 9 to 17, the Royal National Mòd will welcome participants from across Scotland and beyond.
Glasgow last hosted the Mòd in 2019, and its return this year is expected to build on that event’s success with even greater public engagement and participation.
Peigi MacLennan, chief executive officer of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said: "With just 50 days before the Mòd returns to Glasgow, it is fantastic to see record numbers choosing to take part.
"There’s enthusiasm for competitions across the breadth of the programme, with thousands of people eager to share their love of the Gaelic language, put their talents to the test, and be part of the Mòd’s incredible community.
"The exceptional interest we’re seeing, particularly among fluent Gaelic-speaking children, reflects the growing confidence in Gaelic and is a hugely positive sign for the future of the language.
"These high entry numbers also set the tone for a record-breaking edition in Glasgow this October, which, along with the busy competitions, will see concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and celebrations of all kinds staged right across the city.
"It is set to be a fantastic celebration."
The competition entries span solo, duet, and quartet singing; choirs; traditional instruments such as fiddle, accordion, piano, and bagpipes; bands; drama; poetry; storytelling; and art.
Organisers are expanding scheduling and increasing venue capacity to meet growing demand, particularly in categories for fluent Gaelic-speaking children.
Participants are expected from across Scotland, including Harris, Barra, Inverness, Edinburgh, Oban, and Glasgow, as well as from London and Canada.
The Royal National Mòd, which has been running for more than 130 years, presents around 270 cups, trophies, shields, quaichs, medals, and prizes in 200 competition categories.
The event’s top accolades include the Gold Medal and Traditional Gold Medal solo singing contests, as well as choral competitions for the Lovat and Tullibardine Shield and the Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy.
Ealasaid MacDonald, chief executive of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, said: "It’s very encouraging to see so many entrants for this year’s Mòd competitions already.
"Bòrd na Gàidhlig are very much looking forward to joining you all in Glasgow this October to celebrate and promote Gaelic language, music, and culture in the City of the Gaels."
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ancomunn.co.uk.
