MG ALBA
On these pages you will find information about how MG ALBA fulfils its remit and reports on its activities, and about how the Board and Committees work.

MG ALBA – About Us
The remit of MG ALBA (the operating name of Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig or Gaelic Media Service) under the Communications Act 2003 is to ensure that high quality television programmes in Gaelic are made available to persons in Scotland.

In partnership with the BBC, MG ALBA has established BBC ALBA, the Gaelic digital service. Information about the partnership can be found here.

MG ALBA is committed to securing the distribution of BBC ALBA on all digital platforms and a sustainable future for Gaelic broadcasting. MG ALBA also works with producers to promote development, training and the use of Gaelic as the working language of the Gaelic production sector.

MG ALBA is funded by the Scottish Government and regulated by Ofcom.