PROPOSALS have been put forward to investigate Gaelic links with historic properties amid a surge in visitor interest in use of the language.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a consultation for its Draft Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2023.
Chief executive Alex Paterson said: “We have developed an ambitious plan which will help to illustrate the place of Gaelic within Scottish culture while increasing resources for Gaelic speakers and learners.
“We want this consultation to reach as many people as possible so we can ensure that the final plan is robust and representative. We very much look forward to reviewing the feedback.”
The use of Gaelic in the hit TV series Outlander has sparked increased interest amongst visitors to Scotland, and historic sites linked to the show are continuing to see significant rises in tourist numbers.
The HES-produced video series Gaelic for Outlanders has been popular with YouTube audiences, which the body claims demonstrates potential for further development.
Seven out of 10 of its most-watched YouTube videos have been related to the language.
New targets have been put forward to increase knowledge and understanding of Gaelic as part of the historic environment via online resources.
Shirley-Anne Somerville, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, said: “I welcome these proposals from HES to further integrate Gaelic into its activities through this new Gaelic Language Plan.
“We are committed to ensuring Gaelic has a sustainable future, which is why there needs to be a concerted effort on the part of government and its agencies, the public and private sectors, community bodies and individual speakers to promote its use in as many ways as possible.”
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