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Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. This branch includes also the Irish and Manx languages. It is distinct from the Brythonic branch, which includes Welsh, Cornish, and Breton. Scottish, Manx and Irish Gaelic are all descended from Old Irish. A form of Middle Irish, known as 'Classical Gaelic', was used as a literary language in Scotland until the 18th century. The language is often described as Scottish Gaelic, Scots Gaelic, or Gàidhlig to avoid confusion with the other two Goidelic languages. Outside of Scotland, it is sometimes also called Scottish or Scots, a usage dating back over 1,500 years, for example Anglo-Saxon Scottas. This usage is uncommon in Scotland because since the 16th century the word Scots has by-and-large been used to describe (Lowland) Scots, which developed from the northern form of early Middle English. In Scottish English, Gaelic is pronounced ; outside of Scotland, it is usually .
History
Gaelic, a descendant of the Goidelic branch of Celtic and closely related to Irish, is the traditional language of the Scotti or Gaels, and became the historical language of the majority of Scotland after it replaced Cumbric, Pictish and Norse. It is not clear how long Gaelic has been spoken in what is now Scotland; it has lately been proposed that it was spoken in Argyll before the Roman period, but no consensus has been reached on this question. However, the consolidation of the kingdom of Dál Riata around the 4th century, linking the ancient province of Ulster in the north of Ireland and western Scotland, accelerated the expansion of Gaelic, as did the success of the Gaelic-speaking church establishment. Placename evidence shows that Gaelic was spoken in the Rhinns of Galloway by the 5th or 6th century.
The Gaelic language eventually displaced Pictish north of the Forth, and until the late 15th century it was known in Inglis as Scottis. Gaelic began to decline in mainland Scotland by the beginning of the 13th century, and with this went a decline in its status as a national language. By the beginning of the 15th century, the highland-lowland line was beginning to emerge.
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Scottish Gaelic- The car is staying in the garage!- Bidh an car a fuireach s a gharaids!pron. Be an car uh foor-uch sa gharage!
Gaelicsinger (Fiona J Mackenzie) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:06:00 -0000
Scottish Gaelic- The car is staying in the garage!- Bidh an car a fuireach s a gharaids!pron. Be an car uh foor-uch sa gharage!
Hope you get a chance to use that phrase soon! RT @Gaelicsinger: Scottish Gaelic- I need sunglasses! Tha dhith orm air speuclairean-greine!
EngagingIreland (Travis/Kathy Nelson) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:21:57 -0000
Hope you get a chance to use that phrase soon! RT @Gaelicsinger: Scottish Gaelic- I need sunglasses! Tha dhith orm air speuclairean-greine!
RT @GaelicSinger Scottish Gaelic Itsgetting colder again- Tha e a fas nas fhuar a rithist. pron. Ha e a fass nas oo-ir uh ree-isht!
kerrydexter (kerry dexter) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:16:41 -0000
RT @GaelicSinger Scottish Gaelic Itsgetting colder again- Tha e a fas nas fhuar a rithist. pron. Ha e a fass nas oo-ir uh ree-isht!
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GaelicTweets (Gaelic Tweets) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:45 -0000
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Akerbeltz - Resources for learners and speakers of Scottish Gaelic, including an online dictionary of expressions, riddles, research, names and surnames, and grammar.
Meta Description: [ Goireasan Gàidhlig air an Eadar-lìon - Gaelic Language Resources on the Web ]
An Comunn Gàidhealach America - (The Gaelic Society of America) Organization promoting and supporting Gaelic language, music and culture in North America. Information about events, activities, learning opportunities, and membership.
Meta Description: [ North American Gaelic League - Keeping Gaelic Alive! ]
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Bòrd na Gàidhlig - The Gaelic Development Agency - A Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) appointed by, and accountable to, Scottish Ministers. Bòrd na Gàidhlig (Alba) will be responsible for the overall direction and management of the National Plan for Gaelic.
Meta Description: [ Tha Bòrd na Gàidhlig ag obair chum maith na Gàidhlig, agus tha sinn a' dèanamh ar dìchill ann an co-bhuinn ri Riaghaltas na h-Alba, muinntir na h-Alba agus na buidhnean Gàidhlig gus piseach a thoirt air còr a' chànain. Tha e mar phrìomhachas do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig an àireamh luchd-labh... ]
Clì - Clì promotes the language and its main aim is to support learners. Has a searchable worldwide database of classes and many resource materials.
Meta Description: [ Learning, information and voice - these are the aims of Cli Gaelic, the Scots Gaelic access and promotion organisation.Gaelic speaker or not, you are welcome in Cli Gaidhlig! ]
CNAP - Comann nam Pàrant provides information on Gaelic medium education and the opportunity to communicate with parents on the message board and is bilingual.
Meta Description: [ Parant ]
Comunn Gàidhlig Astràilia - The Scottish Gaelic Association of Australia - A non-profit organisation which supports the language and culture of Scottish Gaels in Australia. Members include native speakers and learners. Welcomes contact from anyone with an interest in these subjects.
Meta Description: [ A non-profit organisation which supports the language and culture of Scottish Gaels in Australia. Members include native speakers and learners. ]
Comunn na Gàidhlig - Bilingual site of the main Scottish Gaelic language development agency.
Deirdire and the Children of Uisne - A classic Gaelic tale of love and betrayal, as published by Alexander Carmichael. (With facing English translation.)
Meta Description: [ The online text of Alasdair Carmichael's transcription of the ancient Gaelic tale of Deirdìre of the Sorrows. ]
English index to Gàidhlig air an Lìon - English index to Gàidhlig air an Lìon, a Scottish Gaelic directory with more than 500 classified links
Meta Description: [ Over 500 classified links to information in and about Scottish Gaelic ]
Euromosaic - Gaelic - Sociolinguistic survey of the use of Gaelic in Scotland. Collection of links. Bilingual site (English and French).
Fòram na Gàidhlig aig FreeBB - Bulletin board with Gaelic discussion, news and help to learners. In Gaelic and English. Questions about the language from learners are welcomed.
Meta Description: [ freeBB :: Art & Literature ]
Gaelic Broadcasting Committee - Comataidh Craolaidh Gàidhlig - As well as highlighting the work of the Committee also has Gaelic TV and Radio listings and is fully bilingual.
Meta Description: [ Providing quality Gaelic public service broadcasting. ]
Gaelic In Scottish History and Culture - By Michael Newton. An analysis of the position of Scots Gaelic throughout its history and how it ceased to be recognised as the National Language of Scotland. Also considers music and folklore.
Meta Description: [ A resourceful analysis of the position of Scots Gaelic throughout its
history and how, from being the language of the Scottish Court, it lost
ground to such an extent that by the eighteenth century it was no
longer recognised as the National Language of Scotland, but rather
the language of t... ]
Gaelic Society of Moscow - The Gaelic Society of Moscow is the Scottish Gaelic not-for-profit organisation in Russia. It studies Gaelic Scotland, its language, its people and its culture.
Meta Description: [ Гэльское научное общество Москвы - в поддержку гэльсого (шотландского) языка и культуры в России. ]
Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic) Local Studies - On the Linguae Celticae site by Kurt Duwe. These studies deal with local communities which were predominantly Gaelic-speaking at the end of the 19th century. Based mainly (but not exclusively) on local population census information the reports strive to examine the state of the language through the ages from 1881 until today.
Meta Description: [ Introduction of the Scottish Gaelic local studies ]
Lochaber Gaelic Development Group - The aims of the group are to promote, strengthen and develop the Gaelic language and culture in Lochaber. It provides Gaelic classes and works at community level to raise the profile of Gaelic in many of the events that take place in the area each year.
Meta Description: [ Argyll Gaelic.org:Oban & Lorn Gaelic Partnership and their site for Gaelic in Argyll. Information on Schools, Education and Events related to Gaelic ]
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Mercator Media: Gàidhlig - A page of general information about the current status of the Gaelic language media, from the European Union funded Mercator Media service based at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Trilingual site (English, French, Welsh).
Meta Description: [ The Mercator Media Website ]
Pròiseact nan Sgeulachdan - A Gaelic Storytelling Project aiming to regenerate, develop and promote Scottish Gaelic storytelling with particular reference to the Western Isles. The website has example recordings of stories, and a short history of storytelling through the ages.
Rampant Scotland: Gaelic and Scots Language - Links to web pages related to Gaelic, with description. Also includes links to Scots language information. Part of the Rampant Scotland directory.
Research on Language Policy and Language Planning - An online collection, by the Department of Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University, of papers and research reports.
Revitalizing Gaelic? - A Critical Analysis of the Report of the Taskforce on Public Funding of Gaelic - Detailed study, with bibliography, by Alasdair MacCaluim (with Wilson McLeod).
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - College in the island of Skye, Scotland, providing university level education through the medium of Gaelic, and also Gaelic language short courses in the summer. Website has very extensive Gaelic language resources including the text of Carmichael's Carmina Gadelica and several Gaelic dictionaries.
Scotland FAQ - Gaelic song and music - The Gaelic song and music section of Craig Cockburn's Scotland guide. This section covers Gaelic song and music, including bands, musical styles, traditional music and singing information
Meta Description: [ The Internet's first guide to Scotland. This section covers Gaelic song and music, including bands, musical styles, traditional music and singing information ]
Scotland FAQ - Scottish Gaelic information - The Gaelic section of Craig Cockburn's Scotland guide. Information about Gaelic and learning Gaelic for newcomers to the language.
Meta Description: [ The Internet's first guide to Scotland. This section lists information on the Scots Gaelic language, Gaidhlig. This is a Celtic language like Irish. Speakers of Gaelic live throughout Scotland but the highest proportion of speakers is in the Highlands and Islands although a good number also live ... ]
Scotland: Gaelic Language - Information on Scottish Gaelic, with links. A page in the Gateway to Scotland site by the Geography Department at Edinburgh University.
Slighe nan Gaidheal - Seattle's Scottish Gaelic language and cultural society. Educational events, concerts, networking.
Meta Description: [ The web site of Slighe nan Gaidheal - Washington State's Scottish Gaelic language and cultural society. ]
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Western Isles Language Plan - Research and development plan to preserve and promote the Gaelic language in the Western Isles
Wikipedia: Scottish_Gaelic_Language - An introduction and overview, with many links
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