Over 130 years since the first ever Royal National Mòd, in this special episode Coinneach takes you into the heart of the Mòd as it takes place in its birthplace, Oban, in 2024. Diving into competitions and in conversation with some of the biggest names around town, we hear from; Innes MacQueen (Local organiser) James Graham (Chief exec. of An Comunn Gàidhealach) Emma 'Scalpay' MacLeod (singer) John Joe Macneil (Barra choir conductor, singer, composer and head of Ceolas) Mary Ann Kennedy (Musician, Broadcaster and Co-curator of Jessie MacLachlan exhibition) Cynthian Knight (Singer and New York mod winner) Joy Dunlop (Broadcaster and singer) Alice MacMillan and Ryan Johnston (Gold medal winners 2024) Cathy MacDonald (Broadcaster) Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. You can find out more about Scotland's west coast destinations and all topics discussed in this episode at calmac.co.uk/podcast