Close menu
BBC Scotland
Authors Live

Audio & Video

You must enable JavaScript to play content
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. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  10. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  11. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  14. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  15. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  16. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  17. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
    19. Now playing
    Up next