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Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
Catriona and James explain why language is all about who we are.
  1. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  2. Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
    09:24
    Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
  3. Excellent Questions
    06:23
    Excellent Questions
  4. Storytime
    09:54
    Storytime
  5. How to draw a pirate
    12:27
    How to draw a pirate
  6. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  7. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  8. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  9. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  10. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  11. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  12. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  13. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  14. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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