14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal names CEO
Having graduated from Aberdeen University, Mr Macmillan took up a position as Gaelic Officer at Fèisean nan Gàidheal.
After almost four years in that role, he was offered the opportunity to work as the organisation's Development Manager, a post he took up in the years Calum has worked at Fèisean nan Gàidheal, he has been involved in a wide range of initiatives within the organisation.
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He led a team of Development Officers responsible for providing regular support to local Fèisean and was heavily involved in organising the annual Blas festival. He organised the 5 Latha residency in Lewis each spring and for the past few months has been leading Fèisean nan Gàidheal's involvement in a €4m European AMPLIFY project.
Mr Macmillan has a keen interest in Gaelic culture and is a renowned Gaelic singer, having won two gold medals at the National Mòd, and is also a piper. At one time a member of the band Dàimh, he currently plays with Marloch.
Carola MacCallum, Fèisean nan Gàidheal's Chair, said: 'We would like to thank everyone who showed an interest in the post and are delighted to welcome Calum Macmillan to this important role as CEO of Fèisean nan Gàidheal.
"Calum has a proven track record of supporting the Fèisean and wider project delivery. We wish him every success in the future and look forward to making further progress under his leadership.'
Calum Macmillan said: 'I am delighted to be taking on this role. I look forward to working with Fèisean, and colleagues, to provide opportunities for young people in communities across the country to participate in the Gaelic arts, developing many skills that will benefit them and enrich our language and culture.
"I would like to thank Arthur Cormack for all he has done in his time as Fèisean nan Gàidheal CEO. It has been a privilege to work with and learn from him, and my colleagues and I are most grateful to him for his support and leadership.'
