About
Am Ṃd Nàiseanta Ŕoghail (The Royal National Mod) is Scotland's premier festival of the Gaelic language, arts and culture. It is held annually in October at a different location in Scotland - this October (2007) the event is being held in Fort William, while Falkirk will host Mod 2008.
The Mod is a competition-based festival that celebrates the Gaelic language and culture through music, dance, drama, arts and literature. It was first held in Oban in 1892, and since then has grown to become the second biggest festival in Scotland. As well as the Gaels who attend regularly, the Mod also attracts visitors and competitors from throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the USA.
But there's more to the Mod than competition. It also offers an opportunity for Gaels and non-Gaels to gather and renew old friendships - or forge new ones. The pubs and hotels of the host town are always filled with live traditional music well into the early hours of the morning - and Falkirk 2008 will be no different. The local committee is now working to make sure the entertainment on offer is the best available.
Am Ṃd Nàiseanta Ŕoghail was formed as a Company Limited by Guarantee in 1999 and is a Registered Charity in Scotland (Charity No SCO2792). The new company is responsible for all aspects of Mod organisation including administration, fundraising, promotion and sponsorship.