First Gaelic poet appointed Scotland's Makar
The first Gaelic poet has been appointed as Scotland's Makar. Lewis-born Peter Mackay says he is keen to use his new role as ...
First Gaelic Makar Peter Mackay on his plans to use poetry to tell a new story of Scotland
"I think it is time for a wide-ranging discussion about all the languages of Scotland, how Gaelic and Scots are supported, ...
Gaelic expert ‘can’t wait’ to start role as Scotland’s new Makar
An expert in Scottish Gaelic literature says he “can’t wait” to take on his newly-appointed role as Scotland’s national poet ...
Gaelic signs in Scotland are offensive, says Andrew Marr
The spread of Gaelic signs across Scotland is “offensive”, Andrew Marr has said. The veteran broadcaster argued it was ...
Cambridge University Press7 个月
Gaelic in Contemporary Scotland
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 ...
BBC6 年
Gaelic speakers claim Visit Scotland has misinterpreted Còsagach
A row has broken out over the real meaning of a Gaelic word adopted by Scotland's national tourism agency. VisitScotland is promoting "Còsagach" to rival the Danish concept of Hygge. The country ...
news.stv7 小时
Poet and author Dr Peter Mackay appointed Scotland’s next Makar
Dr Peter Mackay has been appointed Scotland’s national poet. He was appointed by First Minister John Swinney on the ...
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American Tourist Orders Whisky in Scottish Gaelic, Locals Stunned
Scottish Gaelic has been spoken as an indigenous language in Scotland for thousands of years, and it is as different from ...
Where does Hogmanay come from and why is it such a big occasion in Scotland?
According to the BBC, Hogmanay can trace its origins back to the Samhain celebration which was used to mark the end of the ...
Alex Salmond service - 'Cause of Scottish independence burned in his heart'
Alex Salmond's widow Moira is surrounded by friends and family in the front row. She was met outside the cathedral by Rev Dr ...
the Edinburgh Reporter15 小时
New Scottish Makar appointed
First Minister, John Swinney, has appointed Dr Peter Mackay as Scotland’s fifth Makar . The person in this position takes the lead in promoting poetry nationally, as well as producing work relating to ...