Ceanglan Chaluim Chille

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is a series of pilot residencies taking place from Winter 2025 to Spring 2026, exploring cultural links between Ireland and Scotland and inspired by the legacy of Colmcille (St. Columba). Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is inspired by and draws on the legacy of Colmcille in Argyll and Bute. Designed based on the outcomes of Cuairt Chaluim Chille (Touring St. Columba), delivered by CHARTS 2023-2024, the project further develops collaboration between Argyll and Ireland through shared cultural themes across borders.

Cuairt Chaluim Chille // Touring St Columba 2023-24

Residencies

August 2025, CHARTS held the first Ceanglan Chaluim Chille residency on Mull. Dr Alasdair C. Whyte / Macillebhàin undertook his residency at KNOCKvologan Studio, creating Gaelic-language workshops that explored heritage and the environment.

October 2025, the second Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, Residency took place in Kintyre, at Campbeltown Museum. Award-winning sean-nós singer Clár Ní Argáin created Gaelic language workshops that explored the cultural links between music in Ireland and Argyll.

In 2026, artist Eòghann Mac Colla will undertake the final residency at Campbeltown Museum.

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Foras na Gaeilge and Colmcille, with further support from Argyll and Bute Council, liveArgyll and Creative Scotland.

Gaelic Development

Residencies

Céilidh Chaluim Chille With Clár Ní Argáin, Mull, Knockvologan Studio, 1 November 2025. Credit Knockvologan Studio.

Campbeltown Residency

Campbeltown Residency, led by Irish sean-nós singer Clár Ní Argáin at Campbeltown Museum, connected communities through storytelling and music in a cross-cultural exchange between Argyll and Ireland.

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Mull Residency

Mull Residency, led by Dr Alasdair C. Whyte with CHARTS and KNOCKvologan Studio, connected communities through storytelling, music, and lived cultural experience, deepening understanding of Gaelic culture on Mull.

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