’S fhada a tha àite riatanach air a bhith aig Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann ann an leasachadh na Gàidhlig. Chìthear sin ann am plana Gàidhlig an oilthigh agus mar a tha seo a’ cur ri amasan Plana Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig. Tha e cuideachd follaiseach ann an inbhe an oilthigh mar aon de na prìomh làraichean airson ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig agus Ceiltis agus cho cudromach sa tha e do thrèanadh thidsearan Gàidhlig. 

The University of Edinburgh has long made a vital contribution to Gaelic development. This is seen in your language plan and its contribution to fulfilling the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan. It is also evident in the university's status as a major centre of study for Gaelic and Celtic, its importance in training Gaelic medium teachers.