Why Gaelic?

Gaelic is one of the national languages of Scotland, and it gives a priceless window onto a world that cannot be reached through any other language. It also gives the chance to understand another culture, and when you have a second language, it is easier to pick up a third and a fourth.

As well as being a precious cultural gift, you can also speak to lots of people throughout Scotland in their own language. And it’s fun to learn another language.

Quality has been proven at every level of Gaelic education and today’s technology is being used extensively to add to the quality of that education, and to give more and more people access to Gaelic education. Gaelic educational resources are growing steadily, and with the advent of the Gaelic Act public bodies and local authorities are looking more and more to Gaelic. The Act gives legislative stability to the language which it never enjoyed in the past, and as a result Gaelic speakers have more rights and opportunities.

When you have Gaelic there are more job opportunities, because there are a number of jobs where Gaelic is necessary or an advantage. Between teaching, the media, translation and other fields there are a whole range of opportunities to make a living through Gaelic. And finally, why not learn? If you have Gaelic, you are part of a lively, fun world which is full of ideas and people from all over the world.