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Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill Consultation

Between April and July 2022 Liz Smith MSP, held a consultation on Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. Bòrd na Gàidhlig submitted a response which included the points: Bòrd na Gàidhlig is of the view that national provision of outdoor education impacts positively on wider equality issues. Ensuring that Gaelic is included in national education […]

Budget scrutiny 2023-24: Funding for culture

The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee of the Scottish Parliament is seeking views on budgetary spending on culture. Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response that has included the points: “Increasing support for Gaelic arts and culture should be a priority. That will allow its continued growth, increasing its social and economic impacts.” […]

Communities Strategy for Scotland’s National Forest and Land – Draft for Consultation

Forestry and Land Scotland are seeking views on their draft Communities Strategy. Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response with included the following points: “Fully empowering communities through encouraging greater community participation depends on effective communication with all types of communities – which must include communicating in Gaelic to Gaelic speaking communities.” “Land Management Plans […]