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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  10. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  11. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  13. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  14. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  15. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  17. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  18. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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