The Comunn Oiseanach Oilthigh Ghlaschu ("University of Glasgow

Ossian Ossian (; Irish Gaelic/Scottish Gaelic: ''Oisean'') is the narrator and purported author of a cycle of epic poems published by the Scottish poet James Macpherson, originally as ''Fingal'' (1761) and ''Temora'' (1763), and later combined under ...

Society") was established in 1831 and is the second-oldest organization on campus. Originally a discussion group in

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 a ...

, it has broadened its focus to raising awareness about the Gaelic language and culture especially among students of the

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Aims

* To revive the Gaelic language on and off campus. * For the discussion of interesting matters among members of the society. * To put on social events for members. * To encourage the study of Scottish Gaelic.

References and external links

An Comunn Oiseanach on Facebook

Sgeul na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu: 19mh & 20mh linn: An Comunn Oiseanach

Sgeul na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu: Sreath-dheilbh: Oiseanaich
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