Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle ("The Islay Columba Centre") is a
Gaelic medium college on the shores of
Loch Indaal, on
Islay
Islay ( ; gd, Ìle, sco, Ila) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura, Scotland, Jura and around north of the Northern Irish coast. The isl ...
, in Scotland. Named after
Saint Columba (Calum Cille), it was founded in 2002 as part of the
University of the Highlands and Islands, and is in a partnership with
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (
Skye
The Isle of Skye, or simply Skye (; gd, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach or ; sco, Isle o Skye), is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous hub dominated b ...
).
The Centre teaches Gaelic language, culture and heritage by offering Gaelic classes, short courses, and bachelor's degrees through its partnership with SMO. The Centre has a Gaelic library and raises money by renting out rooms.
It is not to be confused with the similarly-named "Arainn Chaluim Chille", one of the campuses of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye.
Website
Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle
References
University of the Highlands and Islands
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Scottish Gaelic education
2002 establishments in Scotland
Educational institutions established in 2002
Education in Argyll and Bute
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