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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  11. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  12. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  13. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  14. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  15. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  16. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  17. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  18. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  19. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
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