4 New Members Appointed to Bòrd na Gàidhlig Board
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Ms Gilruth, today announced the appointment of Robert Dunbar, John MacDonald, Michelle Macleod and Donald MacPhee as Members of the Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Mairi McInnes, Chair, Bòrd na Gàidhlig said: “We’re delighted to welcome the new board members at Bòrd na Gàidhlig. The four new members bring such a wealth […]
07/09/2023
Read More >Consultation Response: Proposed Land Ownership and Public Interest (Scotland) Bill
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament consultation Proposed Land Ownership and Public Interest (Scotland) Bill. In the response, we said: We support policy developments that will assist community land purchases particularly in areas where Gaelic remains relatively strong. The National Gaelic Language Plan notes that “reforms, such as community land […]
04/09/2023
Read More >Consultation Response: Budget Scrutiny 2024-25 – Funding for Culture
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s consultation Budget Scrutiny 2024-25: Funding for Culture. Among points raised, we said: In terms of Gaelic culture, the Culture Strategy Action Plan should consider the proposals put forward in the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: Report to the […]
14/08/2023
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