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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. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  12. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  13. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  14. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  17. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  18. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  19. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  20. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
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