The board

Joan worked at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for 37 years - initially as a teacher before taking on the role of Director of Education and Children‘s Services. Since retiring, she volunteers with Crossroads and a charity which supports education in Northern Uganda. She also enjoys walking outdoors, reading and knitting.

Peigi MacLennan is An Comunn Gàidhealach’s Chief Executive with overall responsibility for the company’s affairs. She graduated from the University of the Highlands & Islands with a degree in Gaelic Language and Culture and has worked at An Comunn Gàidhealach since 1999.

Emma presents ”Feasgar an-diugh” on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal. Originally from Uist, she‘s now married with two children in Lewis and they all, as a family, value the importance of Gaelic literature.

Annella spent her working life in Gaelic broadcasting. She has a passion for Gaelic literature.

Donald works in computing. His nose has been in a book since at least age 7, when he was so captivated by Tintin in America that he attempted to walk home from Balgreen Library whilst reading it, with predictable consequences.

Dolina worked in Comhairle nan Eilean’s Social Work department for many years. She now does voluntary work for the Crossroads charity.

Mairi is a Senior Development Manager at Highlands & Islands Enterprise and manages their Gaelic team.