The Gaelic development agency, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, has welcomed the introduction of a Bill by the Scottish Government to help boost the creative industries in Scotland.

Creative Scotland will take over the role and functions of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen and will have a wide remit to support the development of the arts, culture and creativity.

The promotion of Gaelic in the arts and culture is identified as a priority area in The National Plan for Gaelic.

Writing the organisation’s response to the Creative Scotland Bill consultation, Bòrd na Gàidhlig Chief Executive, Kenneth Murray said:

“The arts and culture have tremendous potential for extending the appeal of Gaelic and strengthening loyalty to the language.

“This is a key target for us and, as such, is outlined in The National Plan.

“The Bòrd looks forward to working with Creative Scotland to build on the strong legacy of its predecessors in increasing the use and understanding of the Gaelic arts and culture and meeting our National Plan goals.”

NOTES FOR EDITORS

• The Bòrd submitted is response to the Creative Scotland Bill consultation air  Friday 18^th April 2008.

• For more information about Bòrd na Gàidhlig visit www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk or contact Martin Osler, Geronimo Communications on 07739 185 522.