Gaelic Alphabet Through Trees - A (Ailm - Elm)

Gaelic Alphabet Through Trees - A (Ailm - Elm)

ID: THCCLL_GAELICTREEALPHABET_02 DESCRIPTION: This banner was produced by pupils at Dingwall Primary School. In the spring of 2007 twenty primary schools in Ross and Cromarty took part in a Gaelic Tree Alphabet banner-making project. The Gaelic Tree Alphabet contains 18 letters each of which was traditionally linked with a tree name. The trees were used to help children learn the letters of the Gaelic Alphabet. There are various versions of the alphabet which differ slightly from each other. This one is taken from Dwelly's Gaelic dictionary. The letter 'a' signifies 'ailm', the old Gaelic name for an elm tree. Four local artists; Jane Bregazzi, Eilidh Crumlish, Charlotte Mackenzie and Rosie Newman worked with pupils to develop these colourful banners using a variety of techniques including printing, painting and collage. The banners were printed onto a durable material to form bright and dramatic 3 metre high flags. The project was organised by The Highland Council's Ross and Cromarty Community Learning and Leisure team with financial support from Scottish Natural Heritage and the Community Initiatives Fund of Bòrd na Gàidhlig. PLACENAME: N/A CREATOR (AV): Dingwall Primary School DATE OF IMAGE: 2007 PERIOD: 2000s SOURCE: The Highland Council - Community Learning & Leisure COLLECTION: Gaelic Alphabet Through Trees Asset ID: 39926 KEYWORDS: