The Western Isles is the council area with the most Gaelic speakers in Scotland Gaelic and Scots have now been recognised as official languages as part of a range of new measures coming into force on ...

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 ...

Scottish Gaelic, or Gàidhlig, is more than a language; it is a vital thread in the rich tapestry of Scotland’s culture, history, and identity. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, ...

Centuries ago Scottish Gaelic was the language of the nation but after years of gradual decline the dialect is now only spoken by around one per cent of the population - usually those living in more ...

Gaelic and Scots have now been recognised as official languages as part of a range of new measures coming into force on St Andrew's Day. The Scottish Languages Act, which MSPs voted through in June, ...