Cnoc Soilleir, the home of Ceòlas Uibhist and UHI NWH in South Uist, is the realisation of the community’s long-held vision to establish a world-class facility to showcase Gaelic arts including traditional and contemporary music, dance and performance. A regular program of events and learning is delivered by Ceòlas to capitalise on and strengthen the cultural resources of one of the strongest vernacular Gaelic communities in the world.
The building features a range of first-rate facilities available for public and private hire including:
- a state-of-the-art auditorium, accommodating up to 200 people, for live music, theatre, dance, spoken word, conferences, screenings and community events;
- a bespoke high-spec recording studio, with dedicated control room, soundproof recording space, and soundproof practice rooms and pianos;
- a small dance studio with sprung floor, mirrors, and make-up space;
- a library with two small office spaces;
- classrooms of varying size to fit a range of uses.
Hot-desking, for one-off or repeated use, is also available.
There is wifi internet throughout the building.
