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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  13. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  14. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  15. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  16. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  17. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  20. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
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