New research highlights strong public view on the importance of Gaelic Eighty-one per cent of the Scottish public feel it is important that Scotland does not lose its Gaelic language traditions according to new research published today. The report, Public Attitudes Towards the Gaelic Language, covers a variety of questions related to the language, including current usage, teaching and its heritage. Key findings include: * 65 per cent thought more should be done to promote Gaelic in Scotland * 81 per cent feel it is important that Scotland does not lose its Gaelic language traditions * 70 per cent thought there should be more opportunities to learn Gaelic * 90 per cent thought pupils should be taught Scottish studies. * 53 per cent would like to see more Gaelic in Scottish life Minister for Gaelic Alasdair Allan said: ‘The Scottish Government has long believed in the importance of Gaelic to our heritage…
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