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UK spending £12m to send book about Queen's reign to school children

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UK to send 'patriotic' book on the Queen to EVERY primary school child in Scotland

In the poem, the owl moves through the air, touching on tree after tree, listening to their murmuring, drinking from rivers and circling the mountains, becoming a connecting witness of land, people, nature, generations living across history and conflict

In the poem, the owl moves through the air, touching on tree after tree, listening to their murmuring, drinking from rivers and circling the mountains, becoming a connecting witness of land, people, nature, generations living across history and conflict

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In Gaelic, 'dùthchas' brings together understanding of land, people and culture

Firefighters will be encouraged to speak Gaelic more often under the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service plan

Firefighters will be encouraged to speak Gaelic more often under the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service plan

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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service plan to 'normalise' use of Gaelic seeks input

Iain Crichton Smith ‘used bilingualism both as a symbol of a broken self and as opportunity for humour’

Iain Crichton Smith ‘used bilingualism both as a symbol of a broken self and as opportunity for humour’

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The grass is blue in Gaelic: Anthology helps reimagine modern Scottish theatre

Of all the literary arts, drama, with its need to employ actors and technical staff, is the most immediately dependent upon financial support

Of all the literary arts, drama, with its need to employ actors and technical staff, is the most immediately dependent upon financial support

Dràma na Gàidhlig: Opening the curtain on neglected Scottish plays

Boris Johnson launched into an attack on the SNP after appearing to mishear a Gaelic word

Boris Johnson launched into an attack on the SNP after appearing to mishear a Gaelic word

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Boris Johnson loses it when he mishears Gaelic word at Westminster committee

Celebrated fiddler Duncan Chisholm and young local Gaelic singer Anna MacLeod visited Inverness Castle to officially mark the opening day of the National Mòd

Celebrated fiddler Duncan Chisholm and young local Gaelic singer Anna MacLeod visited Inverness Castle to officially mark the opening day of the National Mòd

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National Mod kicks off after year's hiatus as new Gaelic ambassador is announced

Charly Harbord of Abertay University’s games and arts research division

Charly Harbord of Abertay University’s games and arts research division

All to play for in bid to boost native Scottish languages around the world

The 'Mack' and me - Documentary explores connections with iconic art school

The 'Mack' and me - Documentary explores connections with iconic art school

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The 'Mack' and me - Documentary explores connections with iconic art school

Mary Ann Kennedy at Iona Abbey.

Mary Ann Kennedy at Iona Abbey.

Scots Gael follows in footsteps of St Columba in musical pilgrimage

Kilted Otter Initiative aims to make Gaelic accessible to international audience

Kilted Otter Initiative aims to make Gaelic accessible to international audience

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Games design initiative aims to make Gaelic accessible to international audience

Ruaraidh Erskine, left, was a founder of the forerunner of the National Party of Scotland and went on to befriend John Maclean

Ruaraidh Erskine, left, was a founder of the forerunner of the National Party of Scotland and went on to befriend John Maclean

BACK IN THE DAY

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Erskine of Marr, the honourable early nationalist who aided Gaelic revival

Bi-lingual (in Gaelic and English) road signs on the A85 near Dalmally, Argyll and Bute..... Photograph by Colin Mearns..10 July 2012.

Bi-lingual (in Gaelic and English) road signs on the A85 near Dalmally, Argyll and Bute..... Photograph by Colin Mearns..10 July 2012.

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Wee Ginger Dug: Why EVERY Scot has part to play if Gaelic is to be saved

The Scottish Government says Gaelic should be 'used more often, by more people and in a wider range of situations'

The Scottish Government says Gaelic should be 'used more often, by more people and in a wider range of situations'

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Government urges Scots to speak Gaelic to save 'fragile' language

The Skye Young Gaelic Person of the Year Award will honour someone under the age of 30 who has made a 'significant contribution' to the promotion of the language

The Skye Young Gaelic Person of the Year Award will honour someone under the age of 30 who has made a 'significant contribution' to the promotion of the language

Nominations open for award to honour young person's contribution to Gaelic

Businesses like the Seabank B&B in Plockton will benefit from resources on Gaelic

Businesses like the Seabank B&B in Plockton will benefit from resources on Gaelic

Gaelic tourism toolkit rolled out to help capitalise on interest in language

Drive launched after 'fall in Gaelic fluency' among young learners in lockdown

Drive launched after 'fall in Gaelic fluency' among young learners in lockdown

Covid & Gaelic: How parents' group aims to reverse tots' lockdown learning damage

Dòmhnall MacAmhlaigh – Donald MacAulay – and his 2008 collection of poems Deilbh is Faileasan, or Images and Reflections

Dòmhnall MacAmhlaigh – Donald MacAulay – and his 2008 collection of poems Deilbh is Faileasan, or Images and Reflections

Living and thriving: Gaelic poetry in modern-day Scotland

Derick Thomson, top right, and Iain Crichton Smith, who wrote Poem Of Lewis

Derick Thomson, top right, and Iain Crichton Smith, who wrote Poem Of Lewis

Seas of opportunity: The third movement of modern Gaelic poetry

Sorley MacLean, top, and George Campbell Hay wrote through and after the Second World War

Sorley MacLean, top, and George Campbell Hay wrote through and after the Second World War

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Born out of war: The second great tide of twentieth century Gaelic poetry

SNP MSP Gillian Martin celebrates after her acceptance speech. She will take the oath in Scots tomorrow

SNP MSP Gillian Martin celebrates after her acceptance speech. She will take the oath in Scots tomorrow

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MSPs to take oaths in English, Scots, Gaelic and Urdu at swearing-in ceremony

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday December 13..Handout photo from 1908 issued by the Lewis Museum Trust of the HMY Iolaire (then called the Almathea) prior to it going into service at the Stornoway Naval Base. The vessel sank near Stornoway in Lewis on New

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday December 13..Handout photo from 1908 issued by the Lewis Museum Trust of the HMY Iolaire (then called the Almathea) prior to it going into service at the Stornoway Naval Base. The vessel sank near Stornoway in Lewis on New

Gaelic poetry of the 20th century: Recovering from the ravages of Empire

From left: Brothers Abdullah, Anas and Majd Al Nakeeb are mastering a third language at school in Stornoway

From left: Brothers Abdullah, Anas and Majd Al Nakeeb are mastering a third language at school in Stornoway

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Syrian school boys go viral after winning award for learning Gaelic

School pupils learning Gaelic

School pupils learning Gaelic

New BBC Alba series to celebrate rich tradition of Gaelic poetry

Some pupils in Gaelic-medium schools immediately switch to English as soon as their classes finish

Some pupils in Gaelic-medium schools immediately switch to English as soon as their classes finish

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We need more than political gestures to save Gaelic culture

The SNP have announced plans to keep Scotland’s Gaelic tradition at the forefront of the nation’s culture

The SNP have announced plans to keep Scotland’s Gaelic tradition at the forefront of the nation’s culture

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SNP to consider creating recognised Gaelic-speaking area in Scotland

Mabou Hill College

Mabou Hill College

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Canada to open North America's first Gaelic school in $2 million investment

Kathleen MacInnes plays Kay Matheson, who helped bring the Stone of Destiny back to Scotland in 1950, in the film An Ceasnachadh/Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Kathleen MacInnes plays Kay Matheson, who helped bring the Stone of Destiny back to Scotland in 1950, in the film An Ceasnachadh/Interrogation of a Highland Lass

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Alan Riach: What is the immediate relevance of the Gaelic tradition?

Brochan Lom, written and produced by Glasgow-based Highlander Hammy Sgith, has been nominated across numerous categories in the Gaelic short film contest

Brochan Lom, written and produced by Glasgow-based Highlander Hammy Sgith, has been nominated across numerous categories in the Gaelic short film contest

Gaelic rapper who learned during lockdown makes competition shortlist

Increased interest in learning Gaelic and the success of new titles has fuelled sales growth, the Gaelic Books Council says

Increased interest in learning Gaelic and the success of new titles has fuelled sales growth, the Gaelic Books Council says

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Online sales surge as Gaelic book firms share in UK lockdown reading boom

The original Yes Alba group provided a platform for young Gaelic speakers to use their native tongue in the 2014 independence campaign

The original Yes Alba group provided a platform for young Gaelic speakers to use their native tongue in the 2014 independence campaign

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Original Yes Alba group 'astounded' by AUOB group using their name

Gaelic is portrayed often as a dying language – but it is very much alive in areas like the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides

Gaelic is portrayed often as a dying language – but it is very much alive in areas like the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides

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Gaelic Duolingo’s global popularity proves presence of opportunities

A tweet from the account 'St.Brides Dumfries' declared spending on Gaelic is an 'utter waste of money'

A tweet from the account 'St.Brides Dumfries' declared spending on Gaelic is an 'utter waste of money'

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Church sparks row with tweet claiming Gaelic spending is 'utter waste of money'

A man rides past graffiti written in Gaelic reading 'Failte Gu Partaig' (Welcome To Partick) in the Partick area of Glasgow

A man rides past graffiti written in Gaelic reading 'Failte Gu Partaig' (Welcome To Partick) in the Partick area of Glasgow

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Policy shift needed if Gaelic is to get off 'endangered' list

Pupils polish up on their Gaelic skills

Pupils polish up on their Gaelic skills

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Scotland's capital looks to expand Gaelic language education

New Yes party Scotia Future wants Attorney General Suella Braverman MP to allow Scots Gaelic on ballot papers

New Yes party Scotia Future wants Attorney General Suella Braverman MP to allow Scots Gaelic on ballot papers

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Lift 'discriminatory' ballot paper ban on Gaelic, independence party tells Westminster

The Gille Dubh as seen in the animated film narrated by Sam Heughan

The Gille Dubh as seen in the animated film narrated by Sam Heughan

Outlander star Sam Heughan helps bring Gaelic folk tale to life

The campaigners are focused on the survival of the language

The campaigners are focused on the survival of the language

Here's what's in Gaelic campaigners' 2021 'challenge to Scotland's parties'

Portree, Skye - but activists say locals are being driven out by housing pressures in the UK's Celtic language-speaking areas

Portree, Skye - but activists say locals are being driven out by housing pressures in the UK's Celtic language-speaking areas

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'Housing crisis is a threat to our languages': Cross-border call on Gaelic, Welsh and more

UK failing treaty obligations on Gaelic, Scots and more, Council of Europe says

UK failing treaty obligations on Gaelic, Scots and more, Council of Europe says

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UK ‘failing minority language pledges’ on Gaelic and Scots

Around 40% of the houses on the Outer Hebridean island of West Harris are holiday homes or lets

Around 40% of the houses on the Outer Hebridean island of West Harris are holiday homes or lets

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Scotland's Highlands and Islands in danger of new 'economic clearances'

Effie Deans claims she 'got lost endlessly'

Effie Deans claims she 'got lost endlessly'

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Unionist mocked for claim she couldn't find Scots town due to Gaelic road signs

?Dr Duncan Sneddon compiled the guide

?Dr Duncan Sneddon compiled the guide

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Kirk launches Gaelic guide for speakers and learners

Ceannabeinne was a thriving township until the Highland Clearances of 1842, now it's ruined village near Durness, Sutherland

Ceannabeinne was a thriving township until the Highland Clearances of 1842, now it's ruined village near Durness, Sutherland

Highlanders and Exiles: Scottish Gaelic poetry in the 19th century

Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for Internatioanl Development and Europe

Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for Internatioanl Development and Europe

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Gaelic is precious – and if we don't start using the language we will lose it

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes was the second female MSP to deliver a speech in Gaelic during a plenary debate

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes was the second female MSP to deliver a speech in Gaelic during a plenary debate

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Gaelic-speaking MSP expresses concern over language's survival

Conchúr Ó Giollagáin of UHI

Conchúr Ó Giollagáin of UHI

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Research reveals new fears for future of Gaelic on islands

A University of St Andrews analysis warns Gaelic-speaking communities with relatively old populations are likely to experience heavy population losses if the virus spreads

A University of St Andrews analysis warns Gaelic-speaking communities with relatively old populations are likely to experience heavy population losses if the virus spreads

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Coronavirus outbreak could be 'devastating' for Gaelic-speaking communities

Margaret Mary Murray, head of service at BBC Alba

Margaret Mary Murray, head of service at BBC Alba

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More Gaelic TV from BBC Alba to help pupils in lockdown

The Battle of Culloden by David Morier in 1746

The Battle of Culloden by David Morier in 1746

The poetry of the Battle of Culloden and what it signified

Sandy Moffat's work shows the Birlinn of Clanranald

Sandy Moffat's work shows the Birlinn of Clanranald

Gaelic poets on mourning, loss, and the Highland Clearances

Gaelic will soon be the default language in Western Isles schools

Gaelic will soon be the default language in Western Isles schools

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Wilson McLeod: Securing Gaelic in the Western Isles and beyond

The reality is that Gaelic remained a living language in the Scottish Lowlands until well into the 18th century

The reality is that Gaelic remained a living language in the Scottish Lowlands until well into the 18th century

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Wee Ginger Dug: Gaelic must be treated like a national language

The topic of Gaelic education in Scottish schools has remained largely non-partisan

The topic of Gaelic education in Scottish schools has remained largely non-partisan

Conservative Party

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Angus Robertson: The Tories’ ignorance on Gaelic is shocking – and sad