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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
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  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
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  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
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  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
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  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
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  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
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  8. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  9. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  10. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  11. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  12. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  13. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  14. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  15. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
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