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Establishment of a Gaelic Medium Primary Education at Thornliebank Primary School

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a public consultation for interested individuals and groups to have their say on the establishment of a Gaelic Medium Primary Education (GMPE) at Thornliebank Primary School from August 2023 and beyond. Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response which includes the points: Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes the establishment of Gaelic […]

Bòrd na Gàidhlig provide vital funding to public authorities for 36 Gaelic projects

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has awarded over £413,000 to 36 Gaelic projects as part of the Gaelic Language Act Implementation Fund (GLAIF).  Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is one of a number of Western Isles organisations to benefit from funding for a range of projects, including an award of £20,000 to provide Gaelic classes to its apprentices.  […]

West Dunbartonshire Council Draft Strategic Plan 2022-27 Consultation

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to West Dunbartonshire Council’s Draft Strategic Plan 2022-27 consultation. Some of the points raised include: There are no references to Gaelic language and culture in the Draft Strategic Plan nor in the accompanying Strategic Needs Assessment. (We also note that there are no references to Gaelic in the […]