The Royal National Mòd, billed as the world’s largest Scottish Gaelic festival, begins in Glasgow on Friday. Multiple outlets report the opening of the event and note the city’s high-profile Gaelic-focused branding as festivities get under way.
Glasgow Times describes Glasgow being transformed into the “City of the Gaels,” suggesting an elevated public presence for the festival from the start. The Daily Record similarly highlights the festival’s kickoff in Glasgow, focusing on the start date rather than citywide branding. Together, the coverage indicates a major event with a record-breaking or record-attracting profile, though details beyond the opening and the local atmosphere are not specified in the provided summaries.
