Fosglan - Gaelic Translation Service

The Cultural Services Agency was established in February 1995 by Lews Castle College as part of its policy for the development of the Gaelic language and culture. Fosglan operates as a separate entity under the aegis of Lews Castle Trading Ltd.

leudachadh ~ increase

Tha mòran leudachaidh air tighinn air cleachdadh na Gàidhlig ann am foghlam, rianachd, craoladh, foillseachadh agus na h-ealain. Tha seo a’ ciallachadh gu bheil mòran a bharrachd iarrtais ann airson eadar-theangachadh Gàidhlig agus seirbheisean comhairleachaidh agus deasachaidh de gach seòrsa.

The use of Gaelic in education, public life, the media and the arts has expanded greatly, giving rise to a constant demand for the Gaelic translation, editorial and advisory services.

deagh sheirbheis ~ reliable service

Tha fosglan a’ tabhann deagh sheirbheis, luath, chinnteach agus dhiamhair. Thathar ag oidhirpeachadh air a bhith seasmhach a-thaobh gràmair, briathrachas agus litreachadh na Gàidhlig.

fosglan offers high quality work, speed, reliability and confidentiality. The Agency also applies consistent standards in terms of grammar, terminology and orthography.

luchd-obrach ~ staff

Tha eòlas farsaing aig an fheadhainn a tha an sàs sa chompanaidh air obair na Gàidhlig agus tha iad ealanta air eadar-theangachadh.

The staff involved in the quality control aspects of the Agency have a proven track record in Gaelic and are experienced in translation work.

inbhe nàiseanta ~ national standards

Thathar an dòchas gun cuidich am pròiseact seo ann a bhith a’ stèidheachadh riaghailtean nàiseanta airson na Gàidhlig.

It is hoped that this project will be an initial step towards setting up national standards for Gaelic.

luchd-obrach aig astar ~ teleworkers

Tha cuid dhan obair air a dhèanamh le luchd-obrach a bhios ag obair nan dachaighean fhèin a’ cleachdadh choimpiutairean agus uidheaman conaltraidh an là an-diugh. Tha an luchd-eagrachaidh a’ toirt breith air an obair mus tèid a chur chun an neach-dèilig.

Teleworkers, working from home or from telecottages, using the latest technology to receive and send text, undertake some of the work. This work is then checked for accuracy and quality by the editors prior to being delivered to the customer.

OBAIR ~ PRODUCTS

Eadar-theangachadh ~ Translation

The translation of text, in hard copy or disk format, from English to Gaelic or vice versa. This can be in a variety of forms eg letters, books, reports, scripts.

Obair-eagrachaidh ~ Editing

Reviewing previously translated/original Gaelic work, and editing for grammar, terminology and orthography.

Obair-leasachaidh ~ Adaptation

Adapting work (translated or original) to a format as requested by the customers for their needs.

Comhairle ~ Advisory Service

Advice on the development of eg bilingual policies, place names, grammar, terminology, orthography or any other relevant Gaelic topic.

Rannsachadh ~ Research

Research may take a variety of forms eg historical information, terminology, learners requirements.

Obair Stòr-dàta ~ Database Creation/Conversion

Creation/conversion of software for use in Gaelic environments.

Eadar-theangachadh Maraon ~ Simultaneous translation

Provision of this service in situations where oration/debate is through the medium of Gaelic

Eadar-theangachadh/Sgrìobhadh Lèir-chlaistinneach ~ Audio Translation/Transcription

Translating/transcribing existing/new audio works into Gaelic eg speeches, lectures, dictated works, songs (audio tape, records, video etc)

Obair Chruthachail ~ Creative work

Where the customer may require a theme to be developed into an article, book, tape (audio/visual) etc

Voice-overs

Dubbing (or sub titles) of existing audio-visual material

Trèanadh ~ Training

Various aspects of the work involved

Further Information contact:

Dolina Macleod on 01851 770460