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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  12. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  13. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  18. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  19. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  20. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
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