Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: Report to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy
In March 2022, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy convened a Short Life Working Group (the Group) with an aim to strengthen Gaelic by means of a focus on economic opportunities and to strengthen the economy by making the most of Gaelic opportunities. The Group has published a report this morning explaining the […]
20/06/2023
Read More >National Outcomes Review 2023
At the end of May 2023, Bòrd na Gàidhlig submitted a response to the National Outcomes Review 2023 public consultation. Points raised included: The contribution of using and learning Gaelic is increasingly recognised in supporting wellbeing. That is because language and culture create self-esteem, nurture self-confidence, define identity and improve quality of life. This increases […]
07/06/2023
Read More >Statement on Report on Scottish Government’s Consultation for the Scottish Languages Bill
Mairi MacInnes, Chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig said: “We welcome this latest step by the Scottish Government in progressing the new Scottish Languages Bill. There is much in the report that relates to developments that are in place and need strengthened and expanded.” “It also shows that there is agreement with recommendations that Bòrd na […]
07/06/2023
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