Romhainn: before us, ahead of us
Congratulations to Robbie MacLeòid who has been selected for Taigh Chearsabhagh’s Gaelic Arts commission, Romhainn, in partnership with PS2. Robbie now embarks on a residency period, with a research trip to PS2 in Belfast, followed by some time working in Taigh Chearsabhagh.
Robbie MacLeòid is a queer Gaelic writer, musician, and academic, with family connections to Barra. His writing has been published in multiple languages and multiple countries. He holds a PhD in love and gender in medieval Gaelic literature, and a Scottish Book Trust’s New Writer’s Award for Poetry. The Makar, Peter Mackay, called his poetry ‘brooding and erotic, exploring a consciousness that is bilingual and bisexual through reworkings of mythology and smatterings of pop culture.’ His first poetry pamphlet, Am Measg Luaithrean, Beò, was released in 2025, and its manuscript won a Gaelic Literature Award. In 2026, he featured at Celtic Connections ‘Òran Ùr’ concert performing his award-winning ‘Òran do Ghlaschu’ (‘Song to Glasgow’). His work frequently explores themes of queerness, anticolonialism, and love.
We look forward to seeing Robbie’s work develop through the residency and all that is Romhainn!
With special thanks to Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Creative Scotland for making this opportunity possible.
Image: Robbie MacLeòid by Kesiack and Ceòl is Craic.