Gaelic in Scotland is in a "perilous state" and more needs to be done to "urgently support" language speakers, a Holyrood committee has warned. The Scottish government has introduced the Scottish ...

It is understood the bill will describe Gaelic and Scots as official languages of Scotland alongside English. Under the new bill, special status could be awarded to areas meeting at least one of ...

Angeline, your new novel, The Secret Diary of Stephanie Agnew, explores Ulster Scots and Gaelic identity. Tell us more.

Lewis-born Peter Mackay says he is keen to use his new role as the national poet to champion his native tongue, but not at ...

New perspectives on the use and acquisition of a minority language. The number of young people speaking Gaelic in Scotland is growing for the first time since Census records began but less than half ...

An expert in Scottish Gaelic literature says he “can’t wait” to take on his newly-appointed role as Scotland’s national poet ...

The cast has been assembled to combine a mixture of home grown talent and seasoned actors, with Ian Macrae starring as Sir ...

Dr Peter Mackay has been appointed Scotland’s national poet. He was appointed by First Minister John Swinney on the ...