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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Guy Stewart

'Major success' as number of Scottish Gaelic speakers doubles

Education Minister Shirley-Anne Somerville welcomed the announcement

THE number of Scots who can speak some Gaelic has doubled from 15% in 2012 to 30%, the latest Scottish Social Attitudes survey has found.

Bord Na Gaidhlig, the principal body in Scotland responsible for promoting Gaelic development, has hailed the survey as a major success for the language, with findings showing significant support and awareness throughout the country.

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