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Welcome
Bòrd na Gàidhlig works to promote Gaelic, and strives in partnership with the Scottish Government, the people of Scotland and the Gaelic organisations to improve the status of the language. It is a priority for Bòrd na Gàidhlig to increase the number of Gaelic speakers and users, and that Gaelic and its culture are respected and esteemed throughout Scotland.
About us
As a statutory Non-departmental Public Body, the Bòrd is directly funded by the Scottish Ministers and is accountable to them. The Bòrd works closely with the Scottish Government, public authorities and key partners, including the Gaelic organisations and community groups, to promote and develop the use and understanding of Gaelic and to ensure that public funds are wisely and effectively spent.
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About Gaelic
Gaelic is one of the national languages of Scotland and is a Celtic language which has been spoken in Scotland for a long time, dating back to at least the 6th Century AD. The Gaelic place names throughout Scotland show how far Gaelic speakers and their language spread across Scotland.
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Gaelic Education
Gaelic Education is a priority for Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Bòrd is responsible for advising the Scottish Ministers and other people on Gaelic Education. Bòrd na Gàidhlig is also tasked with formulating a National Strategy for Gaelic Education.
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Funding
Bòrd na Gàidhlig receives a grant-in-aid award from the Scottish Government for each financial year so that it can meet its aims and obligations. It is through funding the main Gaelic organisations and other agreed contractors that the Bòrd carries out the majority of the work which it is responsible for. However, sometimes the Bòrd will award contracts to relevant individuals and organisations in order to accomplish a specific strategic goal, and the Bòrd also funds initiatives in partnership with other organisations.
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Advice
One of Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s key responsibilities is to give advice and guidance. The Bòrd advises organisations, and particularly public bodies, about Gaelic and Gaelic education. The Bòrd gives advice and guidance to public bodies on Gaelic language plans, and it advises on the best way to implement these plans. The Bòrd also advises other organisations, to which the provisions of the Act are not directly applicable, on their Gaelic language plans. Design and marketing are very important in today’s world and Bòrd na Gàidhlig gives advice and promotes good practice in both areas.
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News
A number of newspapers and other media outlets carry news and features in Gaelic, and stories about Gaelic and other minority languages frequently appear in the news all over the world. If you have a story we have contacts with the main Gaelic media services and outlets. Also if you received financial support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig and wish to publicise your project, Bòrd na Gàidhlig may be able to help.
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CALMAC STAFF GO ON-LINE TO BRUSH UP THEIR GAELIC01 Sep 2010
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RESOURCE FOR GAELIC EARLY YEARS STAFF LAUNCHED31 Aug 2010
FIRST MINISTER ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT GAELIC SHORT-FILM COMPETITION ‘FILMG’ 27 Aug 2010
LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL 26 Aug 2010
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG TO APPOINT HEAD OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING26 Aug 2010
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