Cultural travel spot?

[beloitpiper]

So I've been fascinated by the Isle of Lewis for quite some time now. The fact that 70% of the population uses Gaelic as their primary language is astonishing! I had no idea that anywhere in Scotland still spoke that much Gaelic. I know it is remote...and there's probably not much to do there, but I think it would be extremely fascinating to visit. As an archaeology student, maybe I could use Callanishas an excuse?


...by the way, if you guys don't know, I'm keeping a blog during my semester at Galway. http://wisconsinirish.blogspot.com I'll stick to that most of the time so I don't flood the boards here, just in case you're interested!

[James MacMillan]

Well, one thing - when you get back, you should be able to do a pretty good accent to go with your kilt.

[Arlen]

There are still quite a few places in Scotland where Gaelic is the predominant language.
My sister is away in Skye just now as Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic university.
Part of the learning process there is that if you don't speak in Gaelic when ordering things, ie your meals, a drink at the bar, then they don't serve you.

[Paul Henry]

Years ago i spent 10 days on Lewis, it was a great time. Visited Callanish and was very impressed.The island is very remote and very beautiful