Spring is coming and that means it’s almost Valentine’s Day! The world being what it is right now, we could probably all use a little more love.

I remember when I was in elementary school we used to pass out cards in class and sometimes we’d make crafts in red, white, and pink to celebrate the season of love. I might remember something made with red construction paper and a white paper doily? 

Although I lived in a multi-lingual area, valentines were usually store bought and they were always English. I’m certain there were no Scottish Gaelic ones available where I lived back then – I don’t even remember seeing French ones. Today we change that! If you’re a Gaelic speaker or learner, these Gaelic Valentine cards are just what’s needed.

It’s no matter whether you say “Là nam Pòg” (Kissing Day), or Là Naomh Bhaileintin (Saint Valentine’s Day), or Là Fhéille Vailintin (The day of the festival of Valentine). Sending cards to friends is a simple way to keep the tradition alive. 

This sheet of nine unique cards is ready to print on 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper or cardstock. I used cardstock for my own – I fed it into the top of my printer, one sheet at a time. To cut the cards out, a paper cutter makes the job go quickly, but scissors will also work. If you are using A4 paper, use the scale-to-fit setting on your printer.

Once you’ve printed and cut out your valentines, sign your name on the back and give them to your friends!

Download a PDF of the full sheet of nine cards here: Valentines-2026_9-cards-on-1-sheet_moreGaelic.pdf

Vocabulary for Gaelic Valentine Cards

Brèagha: Pretty

Bòidheach: Beautiful

Gaol: Love

Cridhe: Heart

Thoir pòg dhomh: Give me a kiss

‘S toigh leam fhìn buntàta ‘s ìm: I myself like potatoes and butter

Tha gaol agam ort: I love you

Mo ghaol ort: I love you

Hé mo leannan: Hey my darling/sweetheart

Tha mi tinn leis a’ ghaol: I’m sick with love

Ho ro ‘s toil leam fhìn thu: Ho ro I do love you