Earlier in the day, the prestigious Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Janet MacDonald of Tobermory.
The Scottish Government award, presented by deputy First Minister John Swinney, was in honour of her dedication to Gaelic language and culture.
Janet has worked for the Gaelic cause all her life -
Since retiring from full time teaching, she works for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, tutoring students of An Cùrsa Inntrigidh, and other courses.
She won the Gold Medal in Inverness in 1984, but before that she competed in many local and national mòds, and was a member of the “Sound of Mull” group which was very well known in the 70s.
She still sings with the Mull Choir and Atomic Piseag.
Janet is also heavily involved with the running of the Mull local mod, Fèis Mhuile, the Mull and Iona Gaelic Partnership, and any other initiatives which support the language.
Janet MacDonald said: “I’m very grateful to receive this award today. When I was asked to accept the prize, I was gobsmacked. It’s fantastic to be in such great company, and to be recognised for something which is a true passion of mine is amazing.”
John Morrison, chief executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said she has “dedicated her life to the Gaelic cause.”
Her contribution to the Gaelic cause through education, performance and in helping
the organisation of local and national mòds made her a “real influence for Scottish
Gaels of all ages -
Janet MacDonald is Gaelic Ambassador of the Year
Gaelic stalwart honoured for dedication to the language
14 Oct 2017