The Gaelic language plays a very distinct part in the everyday
lives of the people of the Highlands and Islands. This is illustrated in place names;
hills. mountains, lochs, dams, and most recently in shops and businesses adopting Gaelic
only or bilingualism, when marketing their products therefore creating a ‘sense of
place’, which is integral to the identity of the people of the Highlands.
As the local authority
which serves the communities of the Highland mainland and the Inner Hebrides of the North
West of Scotland, we are fully committed to the furtherance of the Gaelic language and
culture. The Highland Council recognises the educational, artistic, cultural, social and
economic importance of Gaelic in underpinning our place in the modern world.
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The Gaelic
Language Board is the national
Gaelic development agency. The Agency is
working closely with the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Parliament and
Local Authorities across Scotland.
A comprehensive language policy for Scotland embracing
Gaelic, Scots and community languages has been called for by MSPs from the
Scottish Parliament's Education, Culture and Sport Committee.
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The site provides information on the Memorandum of Understanding between The
Highland Council and the Culture Division of the Nova Scotia Department of
Tourism and Culture. The Memorandum of Understanding between The Highland
Council and the Nova Scotia government focuses on three areas: Gaelic and
cultural development, education, and tourism. It encourages exchanges of
information, resources, and people and joint ventures within these three areas.
These exchanges and ventures involve both public and private sector interests,
as well volunteer and community-based organisations and institutions.
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A major learning and research
resource for everyone with an interest in the language, culture and history
of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The website can be navigated in
Gaelic and English. Stòras ionnsachaidh is rannsachaidh do dhuine sam bith
le ùidh ann an cànan, dualchas agus eachdraidh na Gàidhealtachd is nan
Eilean. Faodar an làrach-lìn a rannsachadh ann an Gàidhlig ’s ann am Beurla.
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Cànan is a small company on the Isle of Skye, in
Scotland. They specialise in Scottish Gaelic and Gaelic-related materials in a variety of
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Scotland's Gaelic Development Agency |
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A guide to Gaelic Scotland |
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They design, develop and deliver
new initiatives in the Gaelic Arts. |
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Fàilte gu Sabhal Mór Ostaig, Colaisde Àrd-ìre anns
an Eilean Sgitheanach ann an Albainn, a' teagasg tron Ghàidhlig. |
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A Web site devoted to the language and culture of the Gaels. |
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Morag Anna MacLeod
Gaelic Development Officer
Tel: 01478 613835
Fax: 01478 613828
Email:
gaelic@highland.gov.uk
