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Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
James tells us why he thinks there’s such enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic in schools.
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    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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  13. Wishes
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  17. Cuiken Primary film
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  18. More questions
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  22. Questions from schools
    05:40
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