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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. Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
    09:24
    Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
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    Video of the full event at the Scotish Book Trust

  3. Excellent Questions
    06:23
    Excellent Questions
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  4. Storytime
    09:54
    Storytime
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  5. How to draw a pirate
    12:27
    How to draw a pirate
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  6. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  7. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  8. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  9. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  10. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  11. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  12. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  13. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  14. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  15. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
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