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Ceannard of Bòrd na Gàidhlig announces retirement

The Ceannard of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Shona MacLennan, has announced her decision to retire, with effect from 31 October this year, after seven years’ service with the Bòrd.  She has given 6 months’ notice of her retiral. This is in advance of the required three months’ notice, to give the Bòrd the best opportunity of […]

Community Wealth Building Consultation

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response the the Scottish Government’s consultation on Community Wealth Building. Among the points raised include: We are responding to this consultation because the viability of the Gaelic language rests on viable Gaelic-speaking communities: particularly those in the islands and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands. We believe that […]

International Culture Strategy Consultation

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on an International Culture Strategy. Points raised include: We would have expected some reference(s) to the role and contribution of Gaelic language and culture as a distinctive asset within Scotland’s international culture offering.  Bòrd na Gàidhlig will continue to work closely with other […]