Iain MacLean (journalist)
Iain MacLean (Scottish Gaelic: Iain MacGilleEathain) is a Scottish-Gaelic speaking news anchor for BBC Scotland's Gaelic language news and current affairs programme, An Là, which broadcasts every weekday at 8pm on BBC Alba.
Iain MacLean | |
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Iain MacGilleEathain | |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Occupation | Journalist |
MacLean also made occasional appearances on other Gaelic language programmes, such as the BBC's Gaelic audience discussion programme Cunntas. He is a fully trained video journalist.
Early life and education
He was born and raised in Harris and, although his father's family are from Liurbost in Lewis, he considers himself a Hearach (Harris person).[1] MacLean has one brother and one sister; both are fluent Gaelic speakers.
He graduated in 2001 from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in Gaelic Studies and prior to working for An Là, was a regular presenter on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal's daily news programmes - Aithris na Maidne, Aithris an Fheasgair and Aithris na Seachdainn.[2]