Fundraiser by Cultarlann Inbhir Nis for Gaelic cultural centre in Highland capital hits nearly £30,000 in donations
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A fundraiser for a Gaelic centre in the Highlands is to continue after nearly £30,000 was raised in support.
The fundraising for a Gàidhlig centre in the Highland capital was launched by Cultarlann Inbhir Nis in May of this year.
Campaigners hope the £500,000 hub in Inverness will bring together native speakers, those who have learned the tongue, and those who want to find out more about the language.
Plans include a cafe with Gaelic speaking staff, a shop, an exhibition space, a meeting rooms for associated activities and a venue for Ceilidhs and public events.
Inverness has the highest percentage of Gaelic speakers of all the cities in Scotland.
The initial plan is to raise £50,000 to show support for the project exists.
Since May around 400 people donated with the Crowdfunder page raising £23065 plus Gift Aid of another £3500.
In addition another £1000 had been donated directly.
Margaret Mulholland, from Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, said the plan is to continue to fundraise after the Crowdfunder closed on Wednesday.
She said: “We are absolutely delighted with this and are so grateful to every single person who has supported the campaign.
“Our aim is still to raise the £50,000 and we are already beginning work on some new fund raising activities.
“It would be lovely to hear from any groups or individuals who would like to help with this.
“We intend to continue raising awareness of the campaign at events over the summer and have some some family activities planned which will be advertised shortly.”
She added: “In addition the campaign will continue to build on conversations with politicians and public agencies to establish what support they can give to the project.
“Our conversations with people throughout the campaign have shown us that there is huge public enthusiasm for the creation of a Gaelic Cultural Centre in Inverness so we embark on the next stage encouraged and inspired by this support.
“Ceud mile taing! A hundred thousand thank yous to all supporters.”
