Bòrd na Gàidhlig will represent the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland at a conference on language transmission in the family, on Thursday 26th October, ahead of a meeting of the British – Irish Council which will take place on Friday 27th October.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has today issued formal notice under Section 3 of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 to six public authorities, requiring them to work with the Bòrd to prepare and implement Gaelic Language Plans.

Bi-lingual babies and toddlers in the Highlands will have a treat in store today, National Bookstart Day,  when The Highland Council introduces “An Gruffalo” - the Gaelic version of the acclaimed Gruffalo book written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.