Aonghas has over 30 years experience working as Writer in Residence with the following institutions:
Sabhal Mor Ostaig (the Gaelic College, University of the Highlands and Islands), Isle of Skye: 1977-1979 and 1995-1998
An Comunn Gaidhealach/The Gaelic Association, Argyll: 1979-1981
Ross and Cromarty District Council: 1988-1990
Glasgow University / Strathclyde University: 1993-1995
Brownsbank Creative Writing Fellowship, Lanarkshire (based at Hugh MacDiarmid’s house): 1999-2002
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Research Fellowship: 2000-2002
Isle of Mull Tree Festival: 2005
Dumfries and Galloway Schools: 2006-2007
North Ayrshire Primary Schools: 2008
Comhairle nan Leabhraichean/Gaelic Books Council (Sgriobhadh sa Sgire/Writing Local) – 2009