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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  12. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  13. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  19. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  20. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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