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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  15. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  16. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  19. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  20. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  21. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  22. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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