This week on Radio Skye, listeners were invited into the heart of Columba 1400 – through powerful interviews with our founder Norman Drummond, Chief Executive Marie Clare Tully, Katie Mackay and Andrew Whitefield, two graduates of our Young People’s Leadership Academies (YPLA) and Mairi MacDonald, one of our original steering group members. Each conversation shared not [...]
A blog written by our Chief Executive, Marie Clare Tully: At Columba 1400, we often say: the most important person is the next young person to cross our threshold – no matter how old that young person is. This June, we marked 25 years of being alongside young people and the key adults in their lives. [...]
On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, we celebrated 25 years since the doors of our Purpose-Built Community and International Leadership Centre in Staffin on the Isle of Skye were opened by HRH The Princess Royal. For 25 years, Columba 1400 has walked alongside young people from tough realities, and the key adults in their lives, helping them [...]
Update We did it! Our Trotternish Ridge Challenge may be complete, but there is still time to be part of the journey. Every penny raised will support young people from Portree High School, giving them the chance to join our Young People’s Leadership Academies – helping them discover their inner strength, unlock their potential, and lead [...]
Connection, Courage and the Power of Community Last month, over 100 people came together at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee for something more than just an event. The Columban Gathering, co-hosted by What Matters 2 You (WM2U), Dundee City Council, and Columba 1400, was a day grounded in human connection, shared purpose, and belief in [...]
We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone with a year full of exciting activities – and we want YOU to be part of it! We’re looking for creative minds to help us design a brand new 25th Anniversary logo. 🖌️✨ Use your imagination to incorporate "25 Year Anniversary" with our Columba 1400 colours and logo to [...]
In a recent report, Clackmannanshire Council has been praised by local authority watchdog the Accounts Commission for its outstanding leadership, collaboration, and strong community engagement.
Columba 1400 has been selected to receive a £5,000 donation as part of Benefact Group’s Children and Young People Special Draw.
Find out what happened when we supported young people with care experience across Inverclyde, to deliver a conference to key adults in the area.
The Kiltwalk 2024 is here – bringing walkers together in their best tartan for an amazing day out. With various distances, locations and low registration fees, there is something for everyone – so don't miss out!
