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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. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  10. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  11. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  12. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  13. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  14. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  15. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  18. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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