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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. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  8. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  9. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  10. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  13. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  14. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  15. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  16. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
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