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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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  13. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  14. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  15. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  20. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
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