The Taynuilt Ceilidhs

24/03/2026

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17/03/2026

Exciting news! The final Taynuilt Winter Cèilidh will take place this Saturday, the 21st March at 7pm in the Taynuilt Village Hall., featuring a fantastic line up of singers, dancers and musicians:

Bean an Taighe – Christine MacIntyre
Aaron McInnes’ Etive Pipers – Euan Campbell, Fraser Po***ck & Felix Hughes
Isla Sinclair Dancers - Annie Bullock, Kenna Ferguson, Olivia Fulton, Naomi Gatward & Iona MacMillan
Music and Song from Oban Gaelic Choir, with their conductor Sileas Sinclair BEM

Not forgetting that there will be tea, homebaking and our world famous raffle.

Admission – Adults £4 – Children £2

Tha fàilte romhaibh uile / All welcome!

21/02/2026

A-nochd / Tonight! 🎶

Tha sinn air ais!

What better way to escape a cold and wet February than by attending the next Taynuilt Cèilidh?! Come join us on Saturday 21st February at 7pm in the Taynuilt Village Hall for an evening of ceòl agus craic, featuring this fabulous line up of singers, dancers and musicians:

Fear an Taighe – Eric Smith
Piper – Sasha MacCallum
Singers – Clare Jordan, Donna Dugdale & Cailean Jennett
Ann Barlow - Fiddle
Clare Jordan – Accordion
Highland Dancers – Catriona & Lexi McDonald

Not forgetting that there will be tea, homebaking and our world famous raffle.

Admission – Adults £4 – Children £2
Tha fàilte romhaibh uile / All welcome!

16/02/2026

Tha sinn air ais!

What better way to escape a cold and wet February than by attending the next Taynuilt Cèilidh?! Come join us on Saturday 21st February at 7pm in the Taynuilt Village Hall for an evening of ceòl agus craic, featuring this fabulous line up of singers, dancers and musicians:

Fear an Taighe – Eric Smith
Piper – Sasha MacCallum
Singers – Clare Jordan, Donna Dugdale & Cailean Jennett
Ann Barlow - Fiddle
Clare Jordan – Accordion
Highland Dancers – Catriona & Lexi McDonald

Not forgetting that there will be tea, homebaking and our world famous raffle.

Admission – Adults £4 – Children £2
Tha fàilte romhaibh uile / All welcome!

27/01/2026

The January ceilidh was packed full of talent as we welcomed piper Felix Hughes to open the show. Felix has played at the Carnegie Hall and Ovo Hydro and we’d love to have him back!

Our Fear an Taighe was Danny MacRae, originally from Harris now living in Connel who told us some very amusing wee stories!

Our Isla Sinclair Dancers were Taynuilt sisters, Olivia and Sophie Parr. They danced to the Alasdair Gillies song ‘Let’s have a cèilidh’ which was so enjoyable.

Our singers were Jaime McIntyre, Lyle Kennedy and Kerrie Kennedy.

Andrew MacDonald entertained us on the accordion with foot tapping jigs and beautiful Gaelic waltzes. From Lochaber, Andrew is now living in Barcaldine.

Neil Wood from Glasgow who is doing a PhD at the Conservatoire played Clàrsach including a favourite tune ‘Sitting in the Stern of a Boat’ as well as an amazing tune he composed at age 12.

Thank you to all who performed and assisted us at another great Taynuilt Ceilidh!

12/01/2026

Bliadhna mhath ùr dhuibh a chàirdean! The new year brings a new season of Taynuilt Cèilidhs are we're kicking things off in style on Saturday 17th January from 7pm in the Taynuilt Village Hall with this fabulous line up of singers, dancers and musicians:

Fear an an Taighe – Danny MacRae

Piper – Felix Hughes
Isla Sinclair Dancers

Singers: Kerrie Kennedy
Lyle Kennedy
Jaime McIntyre

Accordion - Andrew MacDonald
Clàrsach - Neil Wood

Tea, homemaking and our world famous raffle.

Admission – Adults £4 – Children £2
Tha fàilte romhaibh uile / All welcome!

20/12/2025

A-NOCHD / TONIGHT! Hope to see you there 🎄🤶🎶

Tha sinn a' dèanamh fiughair ri ur faicinn / We're looking forward to seeing you all at our Taynuilt Christmas Ceilidh on Saturday 20th December from 7pm in the Taynuilt Village Hall.

It's going to be a fabulous night of music, song and friendship, featuring:

Fear an an Taighe – Duncan MacNeil
Piper – Rory Fielden
Singers: Calum MacColl
Sileas Sinclair
Aon Ghuth Makaton Choir
No Strings Attached - Fiddle Group
Isla Sinclair Dancers – Annie Bullock & Kenna Ferguson
Bodach na Nollaige
Tea and Christmas Raffle

Admission – Adults £4 – Children £2

Tha fàilte romhaibh uile / All welcome!

Chì sinn ann sibh / We'll see you there.

15/12/2025

Tha sinn a' dèanamh fiughair ri ur faicinn / We're looking forward to seeing you all at our Taynuilt Christmas Ceilidh on Saturday 20th December from 7pm in the Taynuilt Village Hall.

It's going to be a fabulous night of music, song and friendship, featuring:

Fear an an Taighe – Duncan MacNeil
Piper – Rory Fielden
Singers: Calum MacColl
Sileas Sinclair
Aon Ghuth Makaton Choir
No Strings Attached - Fiddle Group
Isla Sinclair Dancers – Annie Bullock & Kenna Ferguson
Bodach na Nollaige
Tea and Christmas Raffle

Admission – Adults £4 – Children £2

Tha fàilte romhaibh uile / All welcome!

Chì sinn ann sibh / We'll see you there.

16/11/2025

On a starry starry night during Winter Festival season the hall was busy and everyone was looking forward to an another night of great entertainment at the Taynuilt Ceilidhs! It was really great to have so many youngsters performing and seeing what a wealth of talent we have in the area from our young musicians. Our performers tonight were piper and singer Libby Bezuidenhout, sister Cara who sang and brother Calum who recited a poem. Three stars in one family! Then we had Lily Robertson who sang beautifully as well as Euan Paterson, the singing firefighter back from more Mòd success! Kenna Ferguson danced so beautifully for us and it was a treat to see the Oban High School Trad band. On pipes and whistles were Mark Hewitt and Euan MacCracken, Morven Cruickshanks was on piano and singers were Rose MacInnes and Lily Robertson along with fiddler Finlay Wilson. The boys also entertained us on the pipes afterwards. The usual fantastic tea and cakes were on offer in the interval. Thanks to all who helped to make it another wonderful night especially our lovely Bean an Taighe Morag MacNeil. And on this night we remembered our dear friend Helen Pearson who supported our ceilidhs so often and who spread so much kindness to so many in our community. Next stop: Christmas Ceilidh 🎅

13/11/2025

Escape the rain and cold this weekend by popping out to Taynuilt for An Comunn Gàidhealach | Meur Chruachain (Cruachan Branch)'s November Ceilidh!

Saturday 15th November 2025
Taynuilt Village Hall
7pm
Admission £4.00 Children £2.00

Featuring a plethora of local talent, including:

Piper – Libby Bezuidenhout
Kenna Ferguson – Isla Sinclair Dance School
Ewan Paterson
Oban High School Trad Band
Singers : Lily Robertson Cailean Jennett Rose MacInnes
Mark Hewitt & Euan McCracken – Pipes & Whistles
Morven Cruickshanks - Piano

Not to forget our tea, home baking and our world famous raffle.
All funds collected will be given back to the community to promote Gaelic Language, Music and Culture.

Tha fàilte bhlàth romhaibh uile / A warm welcome is extended to all!

02/10/2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️

Sadly, we're taking the decision to cancel Saturday's Cèilidh, due to travel and safety concerns linked to Storm Amy.

Mòran taing / Many thanks for your understanding.

Meur Chruachain

⚠️ UPDATE - CÈILIDH IS CANCELLED DUE TO TRAVEL CONCERNS LINKED TO STORM AMY - PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ⚠️

Pre-Mòd Cèilidh - Saturday 4th October - Taynuilt Village Hall 7pm.

It's that time again! We are very much looking forward to hearing a selection of songs from the local children and adults who are participating in this year in Fort William.

Confirmed so far are choirs Còisir Ghàidhlig Thaigh an Uillt (Taynuilt Gaelic Choir), Atomaig Piseag and Ceann an Tuirc, alongside a selection of soloists, duets & instrumentalists, young and not so young! Anyone competing in this year's Mòd is welcome to perform, just let us know in advance. The more, the merrier!

Tea & coffee, sandwiches & home baking will be provided, in addition to our world famous raffle. Chì sinn ann sibh / See you there! 💃🎼

29/09/2025

⚠️ UPDATE - CÈILIDH IS CANCELLED DUE TO TRAVEL CONCERNS LINKED TO STORM AMY - PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ⚠️

Pre-Mòd Cèilidh - Saturday 4th October - Taynuilt Village Hall 7pm.

It's that time again! We are very much looking forward to hearing a selection of songs from the local children and adults who are participating in this year in Fort William.

Confirmed so far are choirs Còisir Ghàidhlig Thaigh an Uillt (Taynuilt Gaelic Choir), Atomaig Piseag and Ceann an Tuirc, alongside a selection of soloists, duets & instrumentalists, young and not so young! Anyone competing in this year's Mòd is welcome to perform, just let us know in advance. The more, the merrier!

Tea & coffee, sandwiches & home baking will be provided, in addition to our world famous raffle. Chì sinn ann sibh / See you there! 💃🎼