Home to the Hebrides

Have you recently moved to the Outer Hebrides? Perhaps you are planning a visit in the near future, or maybe you even run a tourism-related business in the Outer Hebrides. If so, we have got the perfect course for you to learn about everything that makes these islands so special. Home to the Hebrides offers students an introduction to basic Gaelic, and to the history, literature and folklore of these islands, as well as an overview of life in the contemporary Outer Hebrides.

Study mode

Online

Start date and study times

Every Monday starting 19th January, 2pm – 3pm

Duration

10 weeks from 19th January 2026 to 23rd March 2026

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Cancellation Policy 

UHI North, West & Hebrides reserves the right to cancel or defer the dates of the courses. 

In the event of UHI NWH cancelling a course, delegates will be deferred to another (scheduled UHI NWH) course or given a full refund if UHI NWH are unable to provide a course on dates suitable to the learner. 

In the event of cancellation of a course by the delegate, business or their representative, the following charges will apply: 

More than 28 days notice – 0% of course fee charged 

15-28 days – 25% of fee charged 

7 to 14 days – 50% of course fee charged 

7 days or less – 100% of course fee charged