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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  2. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  13. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  14. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  15. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  16. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  17. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  18. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  19. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  20. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  21. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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