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Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
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    Questions from West Calder High School
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    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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    Translating into Gaelic
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