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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. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  10. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  11. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  12. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  15. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  16. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  17. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  18. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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