4. Dùthchas Beò, Dunadd Fort, May 2024, Credit CHARTS

Dùthchas Beò

Revitalising Reciprocity With The Gaelic Landscape

Dùthchas Beò: Revitalising Reciprocity With The Gaelic Landscape is an immersive yearly event held in Knapdale and Kilmartin Glen. Now in its third year, Dùthchas Beò focuses on the intersection of climate action and cultural heritage in Kilmartin Glen area including Knapdale and Kilmory Oib. Addressing themes of living indigeneity, Gaelic ceremonial practices, and the relevance of land-based rituals in today's world, Dùthchas Beò invites reflection on how such practices can support climate action.

Returning in May 2025, Dùthchas Beò continues to offer opportunities to reconnect with both culture and nature.

Years

Dùthchas Beò 2023

Find out about Dùthchas Beò 2023, in partnership with SCCAN Argyll, which explored living indigeneity, Gaelic ceremonial practices, and the practical applications of land-based rituals in today’s world, set in the north-west fringes of Europe.

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Dùthchas Beò, Revitalising Reciprocity With The Gaelic Landscape, May 2024. Credit CHARTS.

Dùthchas Beò 2024

Find out about Dùthchas Beò 2024, which explored the connection between Gaelic language, landscape, and rituals. In partnership with SCCAN, the event featured visits to sacred Argyll sites, land offerings, and simple rituals. Participants celebrated Gaelic culture and indigenous traditions through local stories, songs, and shared reflections at Auchindrain Township.

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