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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. How to be a writer
    02:37
    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
    03:21
    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
    02:37
    Sketch it out!
  5. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
  6. The Elephant in the Garden
    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    07:16
    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  8. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  9. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  10. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  11. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  12. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  13. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  14. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  15. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  16. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  17. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  18. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
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