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Funding for Community Groups

Bòrd na Gàidhlig provide funding to community groups for 60 Gaelic projects. Bòrd na Gàidhlig has awarded over £171,000 to 60 Gaelic projects as part of their Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd (Community Grants) scheme – Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s primary fund for supporting organisations in delivering projects to promote and increase usage and learning of Gaelic at community […]

24/02/2023

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Gaelic Medium Education

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is aware of situations regarding Gaelic medium education and the need for more teachers to ensure that it can continue to grow. In terms of education, Bòrd na Gàidhlig has a duty to publish the Statutory Guidance for Gaelic Education. Local authorities have the duty to provide education and responsibilities regarding teacher […]

23/02/2023

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Scottish Parliament Public Participation Inquiry

In February 2023 Bòrd na Gàidhlig submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Participation Inquiry.  Amongst the points raised, we said: One of the Key Messages in the Public Participation Summary Report was that “The Scottish Parliament needs to do more to tell people about its engagement and participation work”. Bòrd na Gàidhlig recognises […]

21/02/2023

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