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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  10. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  11. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  12. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  13. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  14. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  15. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  16. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  17. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  18. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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