Sail and Oar will see the west coast island of Cumbrae hosting an international gathering celebrating maritime heritage and culture this August. Jointly hosted by the GalGael Trust and the Cumbrae Community Development Company, the event will take a unique look at the skills and the traditions our maritime culture, both in Scotland and in the Celtic language regions of Galicia, Basque and the Causeway Coast.

Together with traditional boats from throughout Scotland, crafts, music and dance the weekend will feature activities on land and sea. A highlight of the event will be crews and boats from Galicia, Basque and Causeway Coast who will be joining GalGael in their 30-foot Hebridean birlinn. Musically, the mighty Albannach will get folk dancing.

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