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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. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  12. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  13. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  14. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  15. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  20. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
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