Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the main public body for the promotion and development of Gaelic in Scotland, has just published Ginealach Ùr na Gàidhlig, a new scheme to uphold the Celtic language. According to the Scottish government, the measures aim at "creating a new generation of Gaelic speakers". The reason behind it is that, although progress has been made in securing legal recognition of the language, "there has not been a corresponding increase in the number of Gaelic speakers".

One of the main initiatives included in the plan seeks to increase the number of Gaelic-medium schools. Besides, Ginealach Ùr na Gàidhlig will "make Gaelic more accessible to adults and children wishing to learn the language and use it in everyday life".

Scottish Gaelic was officially granted official status in 2005 with the approval of the Gaelic Language Act.

Further information:

• Scottish government: Plan to promote Gaelic