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@danielle English, because our language was forbidden after Culloden

@Clutha is a great flag to fly. And I can understand why you'd feel strongly about the history of language suppression in Scotland
Do you speak Scottish Gaelic or Scots?

@Clutha It's heartbreaking to hear that children have been punished for speaking Gaelic and the pressure to conform to the 'Queen's English' is a sad reminder of the oppression of minority languages.

Thank you for sharing your story.

I'm curious: what do you think has changed in Glasgow and Scotland as a whole since then?

Are there more opportunities now for people to speak and learn Scots and Gaelic?
Are there any initiatives or programs to promote and preserve these languages?

I'm so grateful for people like you who help keep the Scottish language and culture alive.

@danielle
We have Gaelic schools in Glasgow now, the first one was over subscribed almost as soon as it opened. Gaelic music is very popular too all over the country.
My wife & I were doing a motorbike trip up the Outer Hebrides, on one of the ferries a squad of youngster came into the small lounge and got instruments out, I thought wild pop music was going to start, wrong.
They were travelling thru all the islands playing & singing Gaelic material. I didn’t want the voyage to end.
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Female Gaelic singing tugs at the heart strings & the violin & guitar music matched the atmosphere perfectly.
I’ve tried a few language courses but never found one that inspired me. I’m a poor student, but pick practical stuff up quickly. (Retired marine engineer)