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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  12. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  13. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  14. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  15. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  16. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  17. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  18. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  19. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  20. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
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