Prince Charles on island visit

18 October 2016

Prince Charles is attending this year’s Royal National Mod today to enjoy performances from some of the competitors.

He will then meet with several competitors, volunteers and staff of An Comunn Gàidhealach, organisers of the Mòd at the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway.

The prince will present Carmine Colajezzi with the 2016 Gaelic Learner of the year award which acknowledges a Gaelic learner who’s made significant steps to becoming fluent.

Prince Charles will also watch a Highland dancing display and speak to competitors, volunteers and staff of the event.

Later, he will fly by helicopter to Tarbert and tour the Harris Distillery.