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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  11. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  12. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  13. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  14. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  16. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
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