Previous Events
Scroll down to see some of our events from this year, and visit our Events Archive to see some events from previous years.
An Cnàimh-Deoghail
The Suckling Bone
Alicia Matthews
Opening Friday 21st November
Cèilidh aig Grinneabhat
Disathairne 15mh An t-Samhain
Saturday 15th November
Ruairidh Gray
Còisir Sgir' a' Bhac
Ceum Sunndach
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Buffet Night
Saturday 8th November
6.30pm
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Sgoil Fhoghair
Mon 27th - Fri 31st October
£100 course fee.
Grinneabhat accommodation is also available to book.
Contact info@bragararnol.org
Tel: 01851 710210
WhatsApp: 07822874180
Book accommodation here.
The History of Football on the Westside
Fri 31st October
7pm
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Film Screening: Taigh Tŷ Teach
Thursday 30th October
7pm
Whale Tails
Learn about whales & dolphins in the Western isles and how you can volunteer with WDC Shorewatch.
Saturday 27th September, 1pm.
Whale & Dolphin Conservation.
West Side War Memorial
Carragh-cuimhne Cogaidh an Taobh Siar
Coffee Morning
Saturday 27th September, 11am - 1pm with local artists.
Turas chun t-saoghal a bh' ann
Fàilteachas fosglaidh / Opening reception
Dihaoine 12 Sultain, 4–6f / Friday 12 September, 4-6pm.
Dealbhan a thog Gudmund Hatt ann am Bràdhagair bho chionn 90 bliadhna, agus dealbhan eile bhon Taobh Siar ann am meadhan na ficheadamh linn.
Photographs of Bragar in 1936 by Danish photographer Gudmund Hatt, with photographs from the 50s and 60s from Comann Eachdraidh an Taobh Siar’s archive.
Produce Swap & Food Mapping
Saturday 6th September
We had a glut, chutney and recipe swap to mark the harvest and to wind up research we've been doing for the RSE/Williamson Trust Healthy Planet, Healthy People Award. As well as swapping food, a "food asset map", created as part of the research, was displayed and everyone invited to add to the map of the old and new food resources in our local area. We also met some visitors from Morvern peninsula who discussed what is working in terms of local food in their own rural area of the Highlands.
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The research has explored our community’s ideas for bringing innovation to the existing crofting and small-scale farming practices, combining traditional and modern ideas, with the aim of both expanding access to local, healthy food, and ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our food system.
Variety Night for all the family!
Friday 29th August, 7pm start
Performances in Gaelic, English or other languages welcome. Please get in touch to secure a performance slot:
Donations at the door
Willie Campbell & Jane Hepburn
22 Lùnastal / August
Oidhche air leth le ceòl na fìdhle agus seinn òrain agus fuinn ùra, aosta agus traidiseanta.
A lovely night enjoyed by everybody with fabulous tunes, singing and sing alongs.
Big thank you to Willie & Jane!
Ruairidh Gray Cèilidh
Thursday 17th July
Bha oidhche sònraichte againn air Diardaoin a-chaidh agus Ruairidh Gray a’ cèilidh oirnn airson oidhche làn ceòl agus craic. Còmhla ris bha Ceum Sunndach, Tony & Dan, Aileen Elder agus na seinneadairean òg Alasdair Ruairidh agus Marnie. Os cionn cùisean bha Dòmhnall Saunders, a thill beagan seachdainnean an deidh dha an oidhche chiùil “Cuckoos and Corncrakes” a-stiùireadh.
Taing mhòr do dh’Avril Allen airson an cèilidh chuir air dòigh!
We had a fantastic night of music on Thursday with Ruairidh Gray taking part in his first concert on Lewis. Alongside him were Ceum Sunndach, Tony & Dan, Aileen Elder, and the young singers Alasdair Ruairidh and Marnie. In the role of MC was Donald Saunders, who returned a few weeks after MC’ing the “Cuckoos and Corncrakes” original music & spoken word night.
Many thanks to Avril Allen for arranging the cèilidh!
RSPB Talk
Thursday 26th June
Cèilidh Comann Eachdraidh
21mh Òg-mhios
Historical Societies Open Afternoon
Feasgar Disathairne 21mh de’n t-Ògmhios bha feasgar fosgailte againn an Àite-Cèilidh Ghrinneabhat far an robh Comann Eachdraidh an Taobh Siar, Comann Eachdraidh Bharabhais agus Bhrù, agus Ceangalaichean Innse Gall, uile ri làimh airson bruidhinn mu sloinntireachd agus eachdraidh na bailtean. Bha Donnie Moireasdan, a’ stèidhich agus a tha a rianadh Ceangalaichean Innse Gall, còmhla rinn airson bruidhinn mu’n obair inntinneach a tha an sàs anns an iomairt sin.
On the afternoon of Saturday 21st of June the West Side and Barvas & Bru Historical Societies, and Hebridean Connections, held an open day at the Grinneabhat Cèilidh Lounge to give people an opportunity to discuss genealogy and local history. Donnie Morrison, founder and head of Hebridean Connections, was also in attendance and gave a very interesting presentation about the work they are doing.
Cuckoos & Corncrakes
An Lanntair Songwriters Circle
Friday 20th June
On Friday the 20th of June the Community Hall at Grinneabhat was packed out for a night of original music, poetry, and spoken word from a variety of local and international artists.
This great event was organized by Michael Winder as part of An Lanntair’s Stornoway Writer’s Circle, and MC on the night was Donald Saunders.
Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones
Thursday 19th June
Air Diardaoin 19mh de’n t-Ògmhios bha oidhche chiùil àlainn againn ann an Àite-Cèilidh Ghrinneabhat còmhla ri Raonaid Walker agus Aaron Jones. Fhuair sinn blasad dhan clàr ùr aca, agus ceòl is òrainn mìorbhailleach ann an Gàidhlig agus Beurla.
On Thursday we enjoyed a night of wonderful music in the Grinneabhat Cèilidh Lounge with Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones. We were treated to some of the music from their newest album, and lots of great songs and music in Gaelic and English.
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Link to video here
Gorm an Fheòir / The Blue of the Grass
by Danielle Macleod
Opening event Saturday 7th June, 5 - 7pm.
Air Disathairne 7mh de’n t-Ògmhios dh’fhosgail taisbeanadh ùr a chaidh a’ chruthachadh le Danielle NicLeòid à Griais.
On Saturday 7th of June our new exhibition my Danielle MacLeod from Gress was officially opened with the building packed out over the afternoon.
Link to BBC Radio nan Gaidheal piece on the exhibition here.
Read a report on the exhibition opening here
Iain 'Costello' MacIver
Friday 30th May
Thill Costello gu Grinneabhat air Dihaoine 30mh de’n Ceitean airson a’ chiad cèilidh aige còmhla rinn am bliadhna, agus è fosgladh samhradh làn cheòl aig Grinneabhat.
Costello returned to Grinneabhat on Friday 30th of May for his first ceilidh with us of the year, as he opened a summar jam packed full of music at Grinneabhat.
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Alzheimer Scotland Drop In Cafe
Wednesday 14th May, 1.30pm
Cèilidh na Cloinne
Parents & Kids Sessions
Diciadain 14mh Cèitean
Wednesday 14th May
10.00 - 12.00
"Promoting and Protecting Harris Tweed Internationally"
Coffee Morning Talk Tuesday 13th May
Cèilidh Tac an Teine: an Clò Mòr
Saturday 10th May
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Air Disathairne 10mh de’n Ceitean chuala sinn còmhradh tac an teine ann an àite-cèilidh Ghrinneabhat, far na chomharraich sinn cuid dha na seann dheilbh le Dòmhnall Iain Gheibheil a chaidh an clàradh airson Comann Eachdraidh an Taobh Siar o’ chionn greiseag bheag. Bha còmhradh inntinneach da-rìreabh ann eadar Roddy ‘Lefty’ Moireasdan, Dòmhnall Iain, agus gu leòr eile a bha nar cuideachd an fheasgar ud.
On Saturday 10th of May we heard a fireside chat in the Grinneabhat Cèilidh-Lounge, where we saw some of the old photos belonging to Donald John MacArthur which were recently digitized by the West Side Historical Society. There was an interesting discussion between Roddy ‘Lefty’ Morrison, Donald John MacArthur, and many others in attendance.
Yoga with Eilidh
Thursday 20th & 27th March, 8th May
Là Bogaidh Gàidhlig - Gaelic Immersion Day
Saturday 26th April
Jewellery Making Workshops
Saturday 12th April, 9.30am-12.30pm, & 1.30pm-4.30pm
£75 per workshop, including all materials.
Watercolour Painting Workshops
Friday 11th April, 9.30am-12.30pm, & 1.30pm-4.30pm
£50 per workshop, including all materials.
Oidhche Chiùil Ghàidhlig
Community Cèilidh
Disathairne 22mh Màrt
Iain Beag Macandra, Dalnahaitnach
Charles Fletcher
Tuesday 11th March, 7.30pm
A semi-fictional narrative blending archival research and folk memory to explore the reconstruction of history. Created for Spirit: 360 the project included an artist's book and a site-specific audio walk in Strath Dulnain, offering a unique, immersive experience of the spirit of the Highlands.
Read more about Charles on the Artists in Residence page.
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Studio visit: Charles Fletcher | Connecting Threads
Feasgar Bàrdachd - Poetry Evening
Friday 7th March, 7.30pm
Bha deagh oidhche againn aig a chiad Feasgar Bàrdachd dha’m bliadhna, agus caraidean ùr a nochdadh agus paillteas bhàrdachd ùr ri chluinntinn! Tha sinn coimhead air adhart ris an ath fhear.
The first Poetry Night of the year went well, with new friends appearing and lots of new poetry to be heard! We look forward to the next one.
Seachdainn na Gàidhlig 2025 / Gaelic Week 2025
Geamaichean agus Farpais-Cheist / Games and Quiz Night
Dihaoine 28 Gearran
Piotsa Launch
Dihaoine 28 Gearran - Friday 28th February
The launch of Piotsa at Grinneabhat on Friday 28th of February was a huge success, which saw them quickly sell out!
We look forward to welcoming them back to start a regular fortnightly slot at Grinneabhat from Thursday 27th March onwards.
Seachdainn na Gàidhlig 2025/
Gaelic Week 2025
Eachdraidh Craoladh ‘s na h-Eileanan /
The History of Island Broadcasting
Diciadain 26mh Gearran, 7.30f
Listen to the full recording of the talk with Coinneach Mòr discussing his radio work, and the history of broadcasting in the Highlands & Islands. With thanks to BBC Radio nan Gàidheal's Coinneach Smith for taking on the role of Paxman for the night!​
Elsa & Gary
21st February, 7.30pm
Bha sinn gu sunndach oidhche Dhihaoine, agus a chiad ceilidh dham bliadhna againn le ceòl bho Elsa Jean McTaggart agus Gary Lister. A’ bharrachd air sean charaidean, fhuair sinn cuideachd cothrom fàilte chuir air dithis ùr a tha air an dachaidh a dhèanamh am Bradhagair.
We had fun on Friday with the first concert of the year, with Elsa Jean McTaggart and Gary Lister providing the music.
Decoupage Workshop
25th January
On January 25th, we welcomed Cheeky Fish Creations to Grinneabhat for a well-attended decoupage workshop. We look forward to further workshops on Lampshades and UV Resin Jewellery in March.
Às an Duibhe / Out of Darkness
Open Studios Hebrides
Preview, Saturday 11th January 2025.
Abair feasgar sgoinneil a bh’ againn airson fosgladh an taisbeanach ùr againn le diofar luchd-ealain bho Open Studios Hebrides. Tha obair àlainn ri fhaicinn. Mòran taing do Charly is do Ralph airson taisbeanadh a chur air dòigh leinn a-rithist.
We had a lovely exhibition opening for Open Studios Hebrides newest exhibition Às an Duibhe / Out of Darkness. It was lovely to have such a great turn out to see the beautiful work exhibited. A huge thank you to Charly and Ralph from Open Studios Hebrides for exhibiting with us at Grinneabhat once again.
