Language and Culture Videos
Gaelic-related videos from the University of Edinburgh.
Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 1: History & Context
- Video: Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 1: History & Context
- Learn about the history as well as the linguistic context of Gaelic in Scotland (and in Edinburgh) in the first of this four-part Gaelic Language & Culture Taster.
Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 2: The bones of the language
- Video: Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 2: The bones of the language
- Learn about the structure of Gaelic, its place names, poetry and song in the second of this four-part Gaelic Language & Culture Taster.
Links referenced in the video:
The School of Scottish Studies Archives
Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 3: Common myths & the reality
- Video: Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 3: Common myths & the reality
- PLEASE NOTE: The light levels can change dramatically in different frames, so if you experience light sensitivity or epileptic seizures, then please choose the audio only option. Learn facts and alternate perspectives related to some common misconceptions about Gaelic in this third instalment of our Gaelic Language & Culture Taster series.
PLEASE NOTE:
The light levels can change dramatically in different frames, so if you experience light sensitivity or epileptic seizures, please choose the audio only option below.
Audio only:
- Video: Gaelic Language & Culture Taster 3: Common myths & the reality (audio only)
- Learn facts and alternate perspectives related to some common misconceptions about Gaelic in this third instalment of our Gaelic Language & Culture Taster series. (audio only) A video version is available but is not recommended for viewers who experience light sensitivity or epileptic seizures.
Links referenced in the video:
Scotland's Census 2011: Gaelic Report (part 1)
Full text of Cànan nan Gàidheal
University Stories 1: Gaelic Nature Walk
- Video: Sgeulachdan an Oilthigh 1: Cuairt Nàdair
- Go on a short virtual nature walk with the University of Edinburgh's Gaelic Officer and Historic Environment Scotland.