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BBC Radio Nan Gàidheal
BBC Radio nan Gàidheal is a Scottish Gaelic language radio station owned and operated by BBC Scotland, a division of the BBC. The station was launched in 1985 and broadcasts Gaelic-language programming with the simulcast of BBC Radio Scotland. The station is available from FM transmitters throughout Scotland: its service licence states that "BBC Radio nan Gàidheal should be available every day for general reception across Scotland on FM"; it can also be heard on digital television platforms, DAB Digital Radio, and online. BBC Radio nan Gàidheal programmes are also broadcast (with an in-vision graphical overlay) on the Scottish Gaelic digital television channel BBC Alba during periods when the channel is not carrying television programmes.About Radio Nan Gaidheal – BBC Online History Scottish Ga ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stornoway
Stornoway (; gd, Steòrnabhagh; sco, Stornowa) is the main town of the Western Isles and the capital of Lewis and Harris in Scotland. The town's population is around 6,953, making it by far the largest town in the Outer Hebrides, as well as the third largest island town in Scotland after Kirkwall in Orkney and Lerwick in Shetland. The traditional civil parish of Stornoway, which includes various nearby villages, has a combined population of just over 10,000. The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar measures population in a different area: the ''Stornoway settlement'' area, Laxdale, Sandwick and Newmarket; in 2019, the estimated population for this area was 6,953. Stornoway is an important port and the major town and administrative centre of the Outer Hebrides. It is home to ''Comhairle nan Eilean Siar'' (the Western Isles Council) and a variety of educational, sporting and media establishments. Until relatively recently, observance of the Christian Sabbath (Sunday) has been associate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic ( gd, Gàidhlig ), also known as Scots Gaelic and Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well as both Irish and Manx, developed out of Old Irish. It became a distinct spoken language sometime in the 13th century in the Middle Irish period, although a common literary language was shared by the Gaels of both Ireland and Scotland until well into the 17th century. Most of modern Scotland was once Gaelic-speaking, as evidenced especially by Gaelic-language place names. In the 2011 census of Scotland, 57,375 people (1.1% of the Scottish population aged over 3 years old) reported being able to speak Gaelic, 1,275 fewer than in 2001. The highest percentages of Gaelic speakers were in the Outer Hebrides. Nevertheless, there is a language revival, and the number of speakers of the language under age 20 did not decrease between the 2001 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spòrs
BBC Alba has the rights to various sporting events, which it covers in the medium of Scottish Gaelic and under the umbrella of its Spòrs sports television programme. The programme is entirely in Scottish Gaelic apart from some interviews which are conducted in English. The programme is usually shown on Saturday evenings, although for live coverage of events this will tend to be at other times. Coverage Football Coverage of football extends across various divisions and cups. BBC Alba's coverage of the SPL includes one full delayed SPL match that is not already being covered live by another channel. In addition, BBC Alba will soon be broadcasting selected games from the Scottish First Division. BBC Alba also shows live coverage of the Scottish Challenge Cup, which is currently sponsored by one of its operators MG Alba. Rugby Union Currently, BBC Alba broadcasts highlights and selected live matches from the Scottish Premiership Division One rugby union league. Shinty BBC Alba cover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eòrpa
' (Scottish Gaelic for ''Europe'') is long-running current affairs programme broadcast on BBC Alba. The series has been running since 1993 and has covered political and social issues affecting Europe and Europeans over that time including issues affecting the Western Isles. It is broadcast weekly in Scottish Gaelic with English subtitles. The programme has also been credited with awards, including Scottish BAFTAs. It is funded by the Gaelic Media Service and produced by BBC Gàidhlig. ' is shown on BBC Alba weekly and used to be shown on BBC Two Scotland until its closure in 2019 for the new BBC Scotland channel. Reputation ' hit the headlines in May 2008, specially mentioned in the Scottish Broadcasting Commission report. Blair Jenkins, Chair of the Scottish Broadcasting Commission said: 'It was intriguing to note that without fail at every one of our public events BBC2 Scotland's ' programme was raised, unsolicited, and by non-Gaelic speakers, as an example of a positive, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Murray (sports Presenter)
Derek "Pluto" Murray (Scottish Gaelic:''Derek Moireach''), is a Scottish radio and television presenter. He is the sports presenter on BBC Alba's flagship news programme, ''An Là''. He also provides football commentary on BBC Alba and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal and is an occasional reporter on BBC Radio Scotland's ''Sportsound''. He was also commentator on ''An Caman'', a shinty highlights package broadcast in 2007. Murray was named as "Radio Personality of the Year" at the 2008 Celtic Media Festival. Murray is from Ness on the Isle of Lewis and was formerly a policeman with Strathclyde Police. He is a fan of Lewis Camanachd. In the 1990s Murray appeared on the Gaelic soap opera ''Machair'', playing Iain MacIomhair. In 2011 Murray presented ''Siuthad! Siubhail!'' (''Go! Explore!'') with Emma MacInnes. In this series they travelled around Scotland, exploring alternative tourist activities. He now presents his own show on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal, ''Siubhal gu Seachd le Pluto''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapal
''Rapal'' is a BBC Alba music television programme and radio show on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal recorded at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay HQ. ''Rapal'' broadcast its first programme on the radio on 28 May 2001, presented by Niall Iain McDonald. It expanded to TV in 2007, and added Anndra Robasdan and Michelle NicDhomhnaill to the presenting team. In 2007, ''Rapal'' launched a contest for the best new Gaelic song, and in 2008 the show was added to the roster of programmes to be broadcast on the new Gaelic Digital TV channel, BBC Alba. The ''Rapal'' TV show featured a strong selection of Scotland's up-and-coming acts, with presenter Vic Galloway showcasing a section featuring his favourites. Acts featured on ''Rapal'' included The Amazing Snakeheads, The Moon Kids and Frightened Rabbit. As of 2021, The BBC Radio show is presented by Emma NicAonghais (now NicLaomainn) and Coinneach Mac a' Ghobhainn. Winners of the ''Rapal'' Gaelic song contest *2007: The Picturebooks – "Rockonic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacific Quay Studios
BBC Pacific Quay is BBC Scotland's television and radio studio complex at Pacific Quay, Glasgow, Scotland. Opened by then Prime Minister Gordon Brown on 20 September 2007, the studios are home to BBC Scotland's television, radio and online services and the headquarters of the BBC in Scotland. Location The studios are located adjacent to the Glasgow Science Centre, across the river from the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and adjacent to the studios of commercial broadcaster STV. The new building is one of the most modern digital broadcasting facilities in the world, complete with the BBC's first HD-capable newsroom. Functioning Television studio facilities based at BBC Pacific Quay were rebranded as "Street @ BBC Scotland" in 2018. There are three main television studios based at BBC Pacific Quay: * Studio A is the largest television studio at the complex, with of studio floor space. It can easily accommodate studio audiences of up to 320. * Studio B is the smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Ness
The River Ness (Scottish Gaelic: ''Abhainn Nis'') is a river in Highland, Scotland, UK. It flows from Loch Dochfour, at the northern end of Loch Ness, north-east to the mouth of the Beauly Firth at Inverness, a distance of about , with a fall in height of about . The river is the origin of the name of Inverness which is from gd, Inbhir Nis, meaning "Mouth of the Ness". Etymology The hydronym ''Ness'' is of Pictish origin. The name may be derived from ''*Nessa'', the name of a river goddess. ''*Nessa'' preserves an Old Celtic ''*Nesta'', with roots in Indo-European ''ned'', "water", from which the Greek hydronyms '' Neda'' and '' Nestos'' are descended. Course Dochgarroch weir at the downstream end of Loch Dochfour delineates the start of the River Ness. The ''Bathymetrical survey of the Scottish fresh-water lochs'' considered Loch Dochfour to be distinct from ''Loch Ness proper'', but capable of being regarded as forming part of Loch Ness. At Carnarc Point on the west bank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drive Time
Drive time is the daypart in which radio broadcasters can reach the most people who listen to car radios while driving, usually to and from work, or on public transportation. Drive-time periods are when the number of radio listeners in this class is at its peak and, thus, commercial radio can generate the most revenue from advertising. Drive time usually coincides with rush hour. Content Mainstream stations employ high-status presenters for drive time shows. In the United States, popular national hosts who are associated with morning drive include Howard Stern, Ryan Seacrest and Steve Inskeep, while Sean Hannity is associated with afternoon drive on the East Coast. Drive time often includes a heavier run of traffic reports, for which many stations employ their own helicopters or hire a third-party traffic reporting service. For popular music-oriented stations, morning drive-time is typically dominated by the "morning zoo" genre of radio program, with the afternoon portion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Licence
A television licence or broadcast receiving licence is a payment required in many countries for the reception of television broadcasts, or the possession of a television set where some broadcasts are funded in full or in part by the licence fee paid. The fee is sometimes also required to own a radio or receive radio broadcasts. A TV licence is therefore effectively a hypothecated tax for the purpose of funding public broadcasting, thus allowing public broadcasters to transmit television programmes without, or with only supplemental funding from radio and television advertisements. However, in some cases, the balance between public funding and advertisements is the opposite – the Polish broadcaster TVP receives more funds from advertisements than from its TV tax. History The early days of broadcasting presented broadcasters with the problem of how to raise funding for their services. Some countries adopted the advertising model, but many others adopted a compulsory public su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth II Of The United Kingdom
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother). Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In November 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince of Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department For Culture, Media And Sport
, type = Department , logo = Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport logo.svg , logo_width = , logo_caption = , seal = , seal_width = , seal_caption = , picture = Government Offices Great George Street.jpg , picture_width = 200px , picture_caption = 100 Parliament Street – partly occupied by DCMS on the windowless fourth floor , formed = , preceding1 = Department for National Heritage , dissolved = , superseding = , jurisdiction = Government of the United Kingdom , headquarters = 100 Parliament Street,London SW1A 2BQ,England , employees = 3,020 , budget = £1.4 billion (current) & £1.3 billion (capital) for 2011–12 , minister1_name = Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP , minister1_pfo = Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport , minister2_name = Matt Warman MP , minister2_pfo = Minister of State for Media, Data, and Digi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
