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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. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  10. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  11. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  13. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  14. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  15. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  16. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  17. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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