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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. 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?
  12. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  13. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  16. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  17. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  18. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  20. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
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