The number of people who have signed up to a new online Gaelic language course has outstripped the entire population of the Highlands and Islands. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The ...

THE scale of the challenge to reverse Gaelic's decline is underlined by news that only 6% of the six-year target for pupils entering Gaelic medium education has been achieved. The Government-funded ...

The number of Gaelic speakers in Scottish island communities has dramatically decreased in the past ten years, according to a prominent researcher. Professor Conchúr Ó Giollagáin, the director of the ...

The number of people using Gaelic has increased across Scotland despite a decline in the language's heartland, according to the latest census data. Experts say the increase in Gaelic medium education ...

The Royal National Mòd - the celebration of Gaelic language, music, art and song - is now underway in Fort William with a record number of people taking part in competition and performances. Did you ...

THERE was a slight fall in the number of Gaelic speakers in Scotland but more younger users of the language are expected as the country expands its schooling options. Data shows since 2001 Gaelic ...

The proposal is part of a draft five-year plan aimed at reversing the decline in the language. Government agency Bord na Gaidhlig wants to see the number going into Gaelic primary one classes double ...