Royal National Mod Lochaber 2025 - All week events

An Teanta Mhòr

Diluain–Dihaoine
Monday – Friday
13:00–16:00

An t-àite as fheàrr airson fois a ghabhail, ceangal a dhèanamh, agus fìor spiorad a’ Mhòid a ghabhail a-steach. Dìreach taobh a-muigh prìomh thogalach na farpaisean, tha àrd-ùrlar fosgailte, bàr is biadh san ionad-fàilte bheothail seo, agus còmhlan-taighe deiseil airson ceòl a chumail a’ dol gach feasgar.
Your go-to spot to unwind, connect, and soak up the true spirit of the Mòd. Tucked just outside the main competition building, this lively marquee hosts an open stage, bar and catering, and a house band ready to keep the tunes rolling every afternoon. 

With our friendly MC Iain MacMaster, surprise guest performers, and a full week of relaxed live sessions, this is the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy the craic, and experience the non-competitive heart of the Mòd.

Duais Ealain na Gàidhealtachd 2025
2025 Highland Art Prize

Taigh Ealain MhicCaluim
McCallum Art House
Diluain - Dihaoine
Monday – Friday

Tha Taisbeanadh Duais Ealain na Gàidhealtachd a’ toirt còmhla barrachd air 60 obair-ealain ealain bho bhuidhnean ealain air feadh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean. Tha an taisbeanadh fosgailte don phoball aig Taigh Ealain MhicCaluim, Am Pairèid, An Gearasdan, PH33 6BA bho 1100–1700 gach latha bho 10–18 Dàmhair.
The Highland Art Prize exhibition brings together more than 60 artworks from art organisations across the Highlands and Islands, as a celebration of visual artists working in the region. The exhibition is open to the public at McCallum Art House, The Parade, Fort William, PH33 6BA from 1100–1700 every day from10–18 October.
The offcial opening of the exhibition, and unveiling of the 2025 Highland Art Prize shortlist, will take place at McCallum Art House on
Saturday 11 October from 1730–1900, with free refreshments available. All welcome!
The prizegiving will take place at McCallum Art House on Friday 17 October from 1230–1300. We are delighted to have judges Beth Robertson Fiddes and Donnie Munro with us this year. Again, all welcome!
highlandartprize. org.uk

Mòdan Abrach
Lochaber Mòds

Taigh-tasgaidh na Gàidhealtachd an Iar
West Highland Museum
Mid-August to end of October
10:00 – 17:00
10:30 on Saturdays

Tadhail air an taisbeanadh againn mu na 8 Mòdan Nàiseanta Rìoghail a chaidh a chumail ann an Loch Abar agus na farpaisich a tha air cliù a chosnadh an seo.
Visit our exhibition about the 8 Royal National Mòds that have been held in Lochaber and the competitors who have distinguished themselves here. We will also celebrate Lochaber people who have who have been successful in Mòds elsewhere and local people who have played a leading part in making those mòds successful.

Drop-in Gaelic alphabet treasure hunt

Leabharlann a’ Ghearasdain
Fort William Library

A bheil 20 mionaid agaibh agus airson rudeigin spòrsail a dhèanamh? Thigibh a-steach chun Leabharlann agus faicibh an urrainn dhuibh crìoch a chur air Sealg Ulaidh Aibidil na Gàidhlig agus duais a chosnadh!
Do you have a free 20 minutes and looking for something fun to do? Come along to Fort William Library and see if you can complete our Gaelic alphabet treasure hunt and earn a prize!