About us
Fèisean nan Gàidheal was established in 1991 as the independent umbrella association of the Fèis movement. It is a membership organisation that offers a range of services to its members including grant-aid, training, insurance, and instrument loans. Fèisean nan Gàidheal is a company limited by guarantee, registration number SC 130071, and recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Scottish charity.
Around 13,000 young people annually participate in activities supported by Fèisean nan Gaidheal, 5,000 of which take part in the Fèisean themselves. Around 5,500 take part in Youth Music Initiative classes organised by local Fèisean, through contracts with the Highland Council and East Lothian Council. Fèisean nan Gàidheal continues to support the Meanbh-chuileag Theatre Company, which tours schools with plays focussing on Gaelic culture and history, from which around 2,500 benefit.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal is also responsible for the running of the Blas Festival, in partnership with the Highland Council and the Promoters’ Arts Network, and also supports Fèisean that organise Cèilidh Trails.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal's staff has increased significantly in the past few years as the range of services offered to members, and the range of activities, has grown. A full staff list is shown here with their respective responsibities.
