Gaelic College
Colaisde na Gàidhlig
North America's only school of Gaelic language and Scottish traditional arts, with summer performances of bagpipes, step dancing and Celtic music.
The college sits on the shore of St. Ann's Bay and was founded in 1938. It teaches Gaelic, bagpipes, Scottish Highland dance and fiddle. Visitors can tour the House of the Gael gallery, which explains the history of Scottish Highland immigration. In summer there are often bagpipe and step dance performances, and ceilidh Celtic music evenings. You can also sign up for short taster classes. The college is about 20 km from Baddeck, making it a convenient stop at the start or end of the loop.
Opening hours
Approx. Jun–Oct 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Uisge Ban Falls
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
- Kidston Island Lighthouse
- Highland Village Museum
- Bras d'Or Lake
- Cape Smokey
- Franey Trail
- Ingonish Beach