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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. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  13. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  17. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  18. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  19. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  20. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
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