Today at LCC UHI

A duo of musicians who graduated from Lews Castle College’s HNC and BA music courses in Uist are in the running for ‘Album of the Year’ at the MG Alba Trad Music Awards in December.

Christian Gamauf and Jamie MacDonald say: “We're absolutely over the moon to hear news today that our CD 'The Pipe Slang' has made the long list for album of the year at the ScotsTradMusicAwards!

Lews Castle College UHI welcomed its first cohort of 20 students on the newly developed Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement at the UHI PGT Induction Weekend, held in early September at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness. The new award is a collaboration between Lews Castle College UHI and NHS Highland, through the Highlands and Islands Improvement Institute (HIᵌ).

Location is no longer a barrier to learning more about the Gaelic-speaking Highlands and Islands of Scotland. From September 2018, UHI is offering international delivery of a selection of modules from the BA (Hons) Gaelic Scotland programme, for which Lews Castle College is the lead partner.

These include History modules on The Gaelic World, as well as Traditional Culture modules such as Gaelic Story and Song, Folklore, Traditional Culture, and Traditional Culture in the 21st Century.

Each of these modules is delivered wholly online, with online chat tutorials. Cost per module is £1020 GBP. For more information, contact Dr. Anne Frater, Programme Leader, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Murdo Maclean

Health, Social and
Child Studies Level 6

TMurdo has a long-held interest of working in the Care Sector with children and young people. After being furloughed from the Scottish Hydro, at the beginning of Lockdown, he was then made redundant. He felt this was his opportunity to pursue a change in career into youth work.

“No-one else is going to do it for you.
You are your own universe; you just have to get on and do it”

Rachel Frieslick

NC Mechanical Engineering

Rachel Frieslick worked as a local baker but decided that she would fulfil her dream of becoming an engineer by joining the NC Mechanical Engineering course at Lews Castle College UHI. Having had no previous experience in engineering, Rachel commenced the course in Sept 2020 whilst continuing her work at the bakery.

"The NC Mechanical Engineering course was a fantastic step to get back into education, after 6 years out. The course provided a great insight into the engineering industry and gave me the confidence to successfully secure an OPITO Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship with Wood PLC. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in this industry."

Morgan Macleod

BSc Computing

I chose to study computing because I had a genuine interest in the subject and have been using various forms of technology from a very young age. I was also aware of the vast career opportunities in the sector. I believe that a qualification in Computing is one of the most sought-after qualifications you can possess today. With new advances in technology every year there will be even more opportunities for Computing graduates..

"I would advise studying Computing because every subject you do is completely different which keeps the course exciting. I found it really fulfilling watching my skills develop over the years while studying at UHI. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

I was able to use a variety of hardware and software. The lecturers made each module interesting and engaging.”