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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  16. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  17. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  18. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  19. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  20. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  21. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  22. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
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