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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. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  14. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  15. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  17. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  18. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  20. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
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