Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh

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

Tobar an Dualchais

BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

Learngaelic.scot

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:

Ar Stòras Gàidhlig: The economic and social value of Gaelic as an asset - Executive Summary (Highlands and Islands Enterprise)

Scotland's Census 2011: Gaelic Report (part 1)

Bòrd na Gàidhlig: Education

Bilingualism Matters

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.