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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. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  15. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  17. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  18. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  19. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  20. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
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