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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. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  10. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  11. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  12. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  13. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  14. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  15. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  16. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  17. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  18. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
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