The milestone is one of a number of new measures taking effect on St Andrew's Day from the Scottish Languages Act.

The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew ...

Scotland has taken a monumental step in preserving its cultural heritage by officially recognizing Gaelic and Scots as languages of significance. This landmark decision coincides with St Andrew’s Day ...

A new approach to supporting Gaelic is to focus on creating jobs and strengthening economic growth in areas where the ...

MSPs have voted unanimously in favour of new powers aimed at encouraging greater use of Gaelic and Scots. The Scottish government said the Scottish Languages Bill would strengthen parents' rights to ...

The recognition of Gaelic and Scots as official languages is not merely symbolic; it represents a commitment to Scotland's cultural identity. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes described this moment as ...

In the heart of the Isle of Lewis sits the newly opened An Taigh Cèilidh, the ‘Gaelic cafe’ that has Scots hopeful about the future of their endangered language. Picture this – you discover a love of ...

Councils could get the power to designate areas in which the Gaelic language could receive special support, BBC Naidheachdan understands. The Scottish government is expected to publish a new languages ...

The 23rd annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards took place in Aberdeen. The ceremony was mainly dedicated to Scotland's ...

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Gaelic-speaking communities in Scotland are in crisis and the language could die out within 10 years, according to a new study. A team of experts from the University of the Highlands and Islands and ...