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Use: Immediate Issue Date: Thursday 17 March 2005 GAELIC GETS A BOOST IN INVERNESS AND NAIRN The development of the Gaelic language and culture has been given a higher profile in the Inverness and Nairn area with the recent appointment of Aonghas Macleod from Borve in Skye as the Gaelic Development Co-ordinator for the area.
Councillor Roderick Balfour who is a Chair of the Inverness Area Education Culture and Sport Committee and a Member of the Councils Gaelic Select Committee said: I’m delighted that we have appointed a Gaelic and Culture Co-ordinator for the Area It is important that we begin to implement the recommendations in the Gaelic and Culture Plan for the Area. There are interesting developments taking place in the City and the surrounding area and a growing interest in the language therefore we want Gaelic and heritage to be part of these developments; there will be a new Gaelic school in the City and we also realise that the development of Gaelic and culture is also creating a number of quality jobs in the region. I look forward to seeing a number of positive outcomes in the not too distant future." On taking up his post Angus said:" I am really looking forward to the challenge of working with the various bodies who are interested in promoting the Gaelic language and culture in the Inverness and Nairn area. There is a lot of interest in throughout the area for Gaelic and my task is to ensure that all those who have a desire to learn and use the language have the opportunity to do so. We also hope to raise the profile of Gaelic through bilingual signage and cultural events". ENDS Note to editors: The Inverness and Nairn Gaelic Language and Culture Plan was commissioned by Inverness and Nairn Enterprise, following an earlier study into the economic benefits to the area from Gaelic developments. A Steering Group, comprising the Highland Council, Inverness and Nairn Enterprise, Comunn na Gaidhlig, Bord na Gaidhlig and Forum Gaidhlig Inbhir Nis, will oversee the implementation of the Plan. Aonghas Macleod is a native of Borve in Skye and is a former student of Sabhal Mor Ostaig. He has been involved in Gaelic Media work, Gaelic Drama, Gaelic writing and is currently a contributor to the Gaelic Youth web-site Sgleog. Further information on the matter can be obtained from Aonghas Macleod on 01463 234138 or Aonghais line manager, Donald Martin on 01851 701802
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17/03/05
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Based in Comunn na Gàidhlig’s offices in Inverness, Angus will be working
with a range of public, voluntary and community bodies within the area to
implement the recommendations of the Gaelic Language and Culture Plan which was
recently agreed by The Highland Council, Inverness and Nairn Enterprise Bòrd na
Gàidhlig and Comunn na Gàidhlig. These recommendations cover pre-school and
youth activities, bilingual signage, promoting Gaelic in the workplace, cultural
events and cultural tourism.
