On Saturday, the Mòd played host to the international Colmcille shinty competition,
where Scotland beat Ireland 4-
In the football, Mallaig beat Sleat & Strath of Skye 6-
The main music competitions also kicked off with young Gaels vying for medals in fiddle, piano, accordion, melodeon and bagpipes.
In the fringe, Alexandra Hotel played host to a training session from The National Library of Scotland and Wikipedia – where locals could learn about the Gaelic site and how to edit it.
The Fiddler’s Rally in the evening had performances from Gold medallists Eilidh Davis and Alasdair Whyte.
Today the Mòd is hosting a Gaelic service at Duncansburgh Church, ahead of a Celtic praise with music and song from the Church Gospel Band and more.
Over the next six days, the Royal National Mòd will host the highest number of participants in a decade, performing in competitions for Gaelic music, song, drama, highland dancing and literature.
Alba captain Graham Black (Aberdeen Uni shinty club) receives the trophy from An Comunn’s president, Allan Campbell
Scotland thrash Ireland in international Colmcille shinty fixture at the Mòd
15 Oct 2017