Gaelic is an integral part of Scotland's heritage, national identity and cultural life and we are committed to the objectives set out in the National Gaelic Language Plan.
Gaelic language plan 2024-29
Our first and second Gaelic Language Plans recognised that if Gaelic is to be revitalised as a living language, a concerted effort on the part of government, the public and private sectors, community organisations and individual speakers was required to:
- enhance the status of Gaelic
- promote the acquisition and learning of Gaelic
- encourage the increased use of Gaelic
Our third Gaelic Language Plan builds on this, setting out how we will use Gaelic in the workplace and when communicating with the public and our partners. It expands ideas on how we will develop Gaelic over the next five years in the community, education, in the home and within arts, media, heritage, business and tourism.
Download the Gaelic Language Plan 2024-2029 (PDF 487 KB)
Gaelic medium education in East Ayrshire
Find out about Gaelic medium education in East Ayrshire.