Gaelic is the founding language of Scotland and, for a long time, its dominant language. After suffering a significant decline in usage over the last few centuries it's back on the upswing. What is this language? How is it being taught? What is the future of Gaelic?

We talk to Marsaili MacLeod from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture - to learn more. In this episode we cover:

• The history of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
• The differences between Gaelic, Scots and Irish Gaelic
• Scotland's approach to teaching Gaelic
• Ways you might learn the language from Canada or the United States

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We asked the West Highland Way's Jane McGeary five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:

1. What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out?
2. What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase?
3. Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?
4. What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you’d like to dispel?
5. Is there anything you’d like to know about Canada?

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Scotland's highland landscape is iconic. Sparkling lochs, soaring peaks and deep glens that have seen centuries of fascinating history. If you want to really experience the highlands, one great approach is to walk the West Highland Way. About 100 miles long, the Way starts in Glasgow's suburbs and winds its way to Fort William, along the way crossing some of Scotland's most renowned natural landmarks.

We've asked Jane McGeary from The West Highland Way to tell us all about the Way itself. In this episode we cover:

• The history of the West Highland Way
• The landmarks you might see along the way
• How to prepare to traverse the entire path
• How to support the maintenance of the West Highland Way

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