The Scottish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook
The ultimate “think before you ink” guide to Gaelic tattoos, written by a Gaelic specialist in Nova Scotia.
The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook
Learn how to incorporate Irish words into a tattoo, gift, artwork, or jewelry that honours the Celtic language and culture of Ireland.
Lus na Tùise / Lavender
The second volume of Scottish Gaelic poetry by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir; 56 Gaelic poems with English translations by the author.
Ràithean airson Sireadh / Seasons for Seeking
The fourth volume of Scottish Gaelic poetry by Lodaidh MacFhionghain; translations of poems by Coleman Barks, interpreter of Rumi.
Fionn MacCool and the Salmon of Knowledge
The story of why the great Gaelic hero Fionn MacCool sucks his thumb. A traditional Gaelic tale retold by educator Terri M. Roberts, perfect for reading aloud to children.
Play It Like You Sing It: The Shears Collection, Volume One
Volume One of the Shears Collection by Cape Breton piper Barry W. Shears tells the story of the many families and individuals who maintained traditional Gaelic piping in Nova Scotia, through history, culture, and images.
Play It Like You Sing It: The Shears Collection, Volume Two
Volume Two of the Shears Collection by Cape Breton piper Barry W. Shears presents bagpipe arrangements and their Gaelic words as they were played and sung in Nova Scotia, accompanied by tune notes and images.
Ràithean airson Sireadh / Seasons for Seeking Audiobook
Audiobook edition of the fourth volume of Scottish Gaelic poetry by Lodaidh MacFhionghain; translations of poems by Coleman Barks, interpreter of Rumi. Read by the author with Persian, Scottish & Irish musical accompaniment.
Adhbhar Ar Sòlais / Cause of Our Joy
The first collection of Gaelic poetry by Marion F. NicIlleMhoire: themes of religious faith, childhood memories, and everyday life in Glasgow, Barra, and Uist.
Bhon Phlateau dhan a’ Chladach
A collection of Gaelic poetry by novelist Calum L. MacLeòid: themes include urban culture & landscape of Canada and Scotland. Monolingual Gaelic edition.
Gaelic Language Revitalization Concepts and Challenges
The collected academic essays of Dr. Emily McEwan-Fujita on Scottish Gaelic revitalization in Scotland and Nova Scotia.
Fionn MacCool et le saumon de la sagesse
A French-language edition of the tale of why the great Gaelic hero Fionn MacCool sucks his thumb, by educator Terri M. Roberts, translated by Melany Close.
The Welsh Tattoo Handbook
The ultimate “think before you ink” guide to accurate and ethical Welsh language tattoos, by Robert and Meagan Davis.
The Scots Tattoo Handbook
Written by Scots language speaker Duncan Sneddon, this handbook explores the language of Robert Burns and Lowland Scotland.
Ròs Fiadhaich
The Scottish Gaelic edition of the graphic novel Wild Rose by Nicola R. White. Set against the backdrop of London and rural Ireland in 1790, Wild Rose reimagines a haunting Irish folktale.
Anna Ruadh
The first-ever translation of the Canadian classic Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery into Gaelic, by Mòrag Anna NicNèill.
Connecting readers with Gaelic languages and cultures
Bradan Press is the newest company to carry on the 180-year-old tradition of Scottish Gaelic publishing in Nova Scotia, Canada. We publish books related to Scottish Gaelic language and culture in multiple genres, in both Gaelic and English.
Bradan means salmon in Scottish Gaelic, and represents the salmon of wisdom in the Gaelic folklore traditions of Nova Scotia, Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man.
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Gaelic Poetry and Middle Eastern Music: A Perfect Match
Kickstarter Stretch Goal for Anne of Green Gables Gaelic Translation
WOW! You did it! So many of you helped us reach our Kickstarter project goal of CAD $15,000 and we are so grateful! BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! Today we've announced a STRETCH GOAL! After a crowdfunding project reaches the main pledge goal, it's possible to set an extra...
Meet the Cover Illustrator of Anna Ruadh: Anne of Green Gables in Gaelic
We’re translating Anne of Green Gables into Gaelic! Our cover illustrator is Etta Moffatt, a Nova Scotian designer with 30 years of experience. She lives in the Halifax area and her roots are in Cape Breton. (Here’s a photo of Etta in her studio with her rescue...
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