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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. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  12. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  15. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  16. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  17. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  18. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  19. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  20. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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