An Lòchran Milestones
1999 - Feasibility study for Gaelic Centre
2000 - Group of interested individuals become the first Board of Directors
2000 - Appointment of Project Director
2002 - Public consultation workshop to develop objectives
2003 - Appointment of Gaelic Arts Development Officer for Glasgow
2004 - First Ceòl 's Craic -now established monthly Gaelic Arts Club with Gaelic artists from across art forms.
2004 - First childrens' Fèis - a week long programme of workshops in music, Dance, clàrsach, drama, art and storytelling.
2005 - First showcase event - Flower of the West, an original commission based on the music and words of Calum and Rory MacDonald of Runrig featuring visual art, commemorative booklet and musical journey - over 100 artists featured and attended by 2,000 people.
2005 - Launch of first Gaelic Arts Strategy for Glasgow 2006-2009
2006 - Third children's Fèis - 76 children participated
2006 - Developing flagship projects for Scotland's Year of Highland Culture and the professional sector
2006 - Flagship event - Fergie's Cèilidh Gold - at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. A special evening to celebrate the 50 year career of button accordion maestro and cèilidh band leader Fergie MacDonald.
2007 - There's no 'V' in Gaelic - a ground breaking co-production by An Lòchran and TAG Theatre Company to create an inspiring new performance project culmination in three special performances at the Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow.
2007 - Flagship event - A Cèilidh for Kenna. An evening to salute Kenna Campbell's outstanding contribution to Gaelic Arts and Culture.
2007 - 4th Fèis Ghlaschu - 86 children participated
2008 - Collaboration with Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu to produce a series of Xmas Cards
2008 - 5th Fèis Ghlaschu -over 100 children took part
2009 - Participation in the Aye Write Book Festival
2009 - Schools Drama Workshops
2009 - Participation in the West End Festival culminating in a special Drama evening at the College of Piping.
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