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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  10. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  11. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  12. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  13. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  14. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  15. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  16. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  17. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  18. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
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