The Falkirk Mod: 10-18 October 2008
For the first time, the Royal National Mod is coming to Falkirk. From 10-18th October 2008, the district will be buzzing with the sounds of traditional music, singing and dancing.
The event is Scotland's premier festival of the Gaelic language, arts and culture held annually in October at a different location in Scotland. This October (2007) the event is being held in Fort William.
The Mod is a competition-based festival - for adults and children - 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 and singing 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.
To find out more about the competitions visit The Mod website, or contact one of the organisers: