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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  15. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  16. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  17. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  18. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  19. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  20. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  21. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  22. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  23. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
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