1957, 1966, 1972, 1984, 1997, 2014, 2021 Largs - 1956, 1965, 2002 Lochaber - 2007, 2017 Motherwell - 1983 Oban - 1892, 1893, 1894, 1898, 1906, 1920, 1926, 1934, 1953, 1962, 1970, 1978, 1992, 2003, 2009, 2015 Paisley - 2013 Perth - 1896, 1900, 1924, 1929, 1947, 1954, 1963, 1980, 2004, 2022 Rothesay - 1908, 1952 Skye - 1982 Skye and Lochalsh - 1998 Stirling - 1909, 1961, 1971, 1987 Stornoway - 1979, 1989, 2001 Thurso - 2010 Western Isles - 2005, 2011, 2016 The next four Mòds have each been postponed by a year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland: Inverness - 8–16 October 2021. Perth - 14–22 October 2022 Paisley - 13–21 October 2023. Oban - October 2024 The southernmost host location is Ayr, the easternmost Aberdeen and the northernmost is Thurso. As can be seen from the list, certain locations are more favoured. Areas with large amounts of hall space and accommodation are favoured. Some notable areas of Scotland that have never been visited by the Mòd include Arran, Islay (which has a significant Gaelic-speaking population), Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Angus (outwith Dundee), most of North East Scotland, Loch Lomond-side etc. The Mòd has never been to the Scottish Borders or the Northern Isles, but there is little connection between these areas and the Gaelic language. Unlike the National Eisteddfod, the National Mòd has never been held in England. See also National Eisteddfod of Wales Oireachtas na Gaeilge List of Celtic festivals References External links Royal National Mòd Royal National Mòd, Falkirk 10-18 October 2008 1892 establishments in Scotland Scottish culture Cultural festivals in the United Kingdom Scottish Gaelic language National Mod Folk festivals in Scotland Recurring events established in 1892 Cultural festivals in Scotland Literary festivals in Scotland Shinty Celtic music festivals Music festivals established in 1892 Events in Scotland Autumn events in Scotland