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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. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  12. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  13. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  18. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  19. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
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