The Gaelic Writings of Donald Sinclair

Aonghas MacLeòid

Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich (Donald Sinclair, 1885–1932) is a crucial writer in the development of Gaelic literature in the early twentieth century. His work across multiple styles and categories, including poetry, drama, and prose, covers a range of issues and concerns, including Scottish Nationalism, the Celtic Revival, land reform, migration, and a newly self-confident Catholic identity.
Mac na Ceàrdaich reinvigorated Gaelic literature across multiple genres, and helped to introduce entirely new ideas and forms. He was proud to write in a minoritised language, and his writing remains a treasure trove for Scottish Gaelic communities. This Scotnote Study Guide is an excellent starting point for those wishing to study his work and understand his role in the history of modern Gaelic writing.

’S e sgrìobhadair air leth chudromach do litreachas na Gàidhlig a bh’ ann an Dòmhnall Mac na Ceàrdaich. Bha sgrìobhadh aige ann an iomadh gnè is cuspair, a’ gabhail a-teach bàrdachd, dealbhan-cluiche agus rosg. Bha ùidh aige ann an Nàiseantachas na h-Alba, ath-leasachadh fearainn agus a’ chreidimh Chaitligeach.
Tha an leabhar Scotnotes seo na dheagh toiseach thòiseachaidh air barrachd ionnsachadh mu obair Mhic na Ceàrdaich and am buaidh a bh’ aige air sgrìobhadh Gàidhlig san fhicheadamh linn.