To what extent might the multicultural language policies introduced since 2001 by the British and the Scottish governments to “revitalize” the Gaelic language effectively counter its relentless decline? Before English became the main language spoken in Scotland in the 18th century, there were different languages and dialects spoken across the country: whereas Gaelic was the dominant language in the Highlands and Islands—the Gàidhealtachd—the Lowlands adopted … Continue reading Is Gaelic becoming an extinct language in Scotland?