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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. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  10. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  11. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  12. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  13. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  14. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  15. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  16. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  17. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  18. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
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