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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. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  12. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  13. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  14. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  15. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  16. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  17. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  18. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  19. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
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