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Consultation Response: South of Scotland Responsible Tourism and Marketing Strategy 2023

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the consultation – South of Scotland Responsible Tourism and Marketing Strategy 2023 by Scottish Borders Council. Among the points raised we said: Bòrd na Gàidhlig is responding to this consultation because we would wish consideration to be given to including Gaelic as a tourism asset within the […]

13/09/2023

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

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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

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