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Charities Bill Consultation

In February 2023 Bòrd na Gàidhlig responded to the consultation by the Scottish Parliament on The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill. Among the points raised by Bòrd na Gàidhlig: Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s work includes distributing funds to organisations to assist the development of the Gaelic language. Our interest in this Bill reflects the key […]

21/02/2023

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Scotland’s New Historic Environment Strategy

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has responded to the consultation by the public body Historic Environment Scotland on their new strategy. Among the points that were raised: “Our heritage – whether tangible or intangible, cultural or natural – is the resource that allows us to create benefits and realise our outcomes”. The Strategy should state that intangible […]

21/02/2023

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Consultation – Reforming Scottish Qualifications

In November 2022 Bòrd na Gàidhlig submitted a response to the consultation – Briefing on Reforming Scottish Qualifications – Hayward Review.  The response included the point: GME pupils should be provided with the same opportunities as young people in EME to demonstrate achievement through Gaelic and the necessary structures to deliver this should be in place […]

21/02/2023

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