Connecting readers worldwide with Gaelic language & culture

Bradan means “salmon” in Scottish Gaelic and refers to the Salmon of Wisdom in Gaelic oral tradition. We publish books about Scottish Gaelic culture and more, from an inclusive perspective.

Latest Books

An Stàball [The Stable], a Scottish Gaelic board book published by Bradan Press

Bidh Teadaidh ann Deiseil (Teddy is Ready in Scottish Gaelic)

Na Trì Mucan Beaga: The Three Little Pigs in Scottish Gaelic

Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County

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NEWS

SALE: Wishing Wednesday / Diciadain nam Miann 2025

Dec 3, 2025 | Sale

Diciadain nam Miann / Wishing Wednesday Sale We missed Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, but we're having a sale for Diciadain nam Miann / Wishing Wednesday, just in time to fulfill someone's wish list! Doesn't that idea sound nice? We hope so, because we made it up! Here's the deal: Sale runs until midnight Atlantic time on Monday December 8, 2025 Book orders of $25 or more are 20% off Orders of 3 or more books receive a FREE double CD of Lewis MacKinnon's musical audiobook Ràithean airson Sireadh / Seasons for Seeking. NOTE: CD will be automatically added to your order, though it won't show up in the cart. Use code MIANN2025 at checkout. Sale does not include Book Boxes, Christmas cards, flags, maps, or gift cards. US customers unfortunately can't...

Canadian Gaelic Publishing Petition to Sign by 5 Dec 2025

Dec 3, 2025 | Lobbying

Canadians, please sign Bradan Press founder Emily McEwan’s petition to stop Gaelic publishers like Bradan Press from falling through the cracks of Canadian book publisher funding!

Last USA Orders Due by October 30 for Tariff-free Shipping

Oct 28, 2025 | Online Shop, Childrens

The last tariff-free orders to the USA of Christmas cards, Gaelic/Irish maps, Gaelic flags, and our new Gaelic board book for 2025 are due on Thursday October 30!

2025 Fall & Holiday Vending Schedule

Sep 2, 2025 | Events, Holiday

Here’s the Bradan Press autumn and holiday vending schedule for September-December, 2025. Come find us for cozy reading picks and perfect holiday gifts!

In Memory of Bradan Press Author Gayle Weatherson

Aug 29, 2025 | Author News

Remembering Gayle Weatherson, author-artist of Fàilte! A Colouring Book of Scottish Gaelic Phrases & Proverbs.

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SOCIAL

1 week ago

And they’re coming for Gaelic music and culture and history!

1 week ago

2 weeks ago

Well said, Carol Bruneau!

2 weeks ago

To get our books into Nova Scotia schools, we rely on NS School Book Bureau book orders from teachers & school librarians through Tattletales children’s bookstore in Dartmouth. Halifax Regional Municipality is now planning to cut school librarians. 😱😱😱 If you’re in HRM, please contact your local councillor!

3 weeks ago