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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  11. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  13. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  14. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  18. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  19. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
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