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Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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James tells us why he thinks there’s such enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic in schools.
  1. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  2. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  3. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  5. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  6. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  7. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  8. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  9. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  10. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  15. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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