Category: Response

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government‘s public consultation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“Although there is a range of general information, there is insufficient detail around how the UNCRC will impact positively on the rights of Gaelic-speaking children and young people and their families.”

The full response can be read here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to Transport Scotland‘s public consultation on the Islands Connectivity Plan – Strategic Approach and Vessels and Ports Plan. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“Young people are the future of Gaelic. Good transport links allow them to meet up/interact with Gaelic speakers elsewhere and experience cultural activities, sports, debating competitions, etc. This offers more opportunities for young people to use Gaelic outside school and in different settings.”

The full response can be read here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to Edinburgh World Heritage‘s consultation, in partnership with Edinburgh’s historic city managers, Historic Environment Scotland, and the City of Edinburgh Council, on Managing the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“There is no reference to Gaelic in the two documents although there are some references to language and intangible cultural heritage.

“As Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh should look to support the growth of the unique Gaelic language and culture which is part of our national identity.”

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“Language and culture create self-esteem, nurture self-confidence, define identity and improve quality of life. It is an extremely important principle for Gaelic speakers that the right to use the language is a human right with a linguistic basis rather than simply a cultural one.”

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s consultation, Financial Memorandum of the Scottish Languages Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“The Financial Memorandum outlines, at paragraph 6, that “This is a Bill to ensure that there is a structure in place across government and the wider Scottish Administration to meet the needs of Gaelic and Scots communities and languages for the future.”  Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcome this aspiration, however, we have concerns that this is achievable under the current financial model”

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Historic Environment Scotland consultation on the Outline Strategic Plan for Holyrood Park. Amongst points raised, we said:

“Inclusion of Gaelic within the Draft Outline Strategic Plan will reflect its status as a national language in the context of Holyrood Park as “a place of national and international value’.”

The full response can be accessed here.