The last Gaelic-only speakers died out about 50 years ago but successive Labour and SNP-lead Scottish governments have tried to encourage more children and adults to learn the language.

Glasgow-born broadcaster Andrew Marr has apologised after describing the prominence of Gaelic signs in Scotland as “offensive”. Speaking during a question-and-answer session with Scottish ...

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died aged 69 after giving a speech in North Macedonia. He is survived by widow Moira Salmond, who was married to the politician for more than four ...

He was cleared of all charges in 2020, following a trial. In 2021, Salmond established a party called Alba - after the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland - which had little electoral success ...

Broadcaster Andrew Marr blasted Scotland's Gaelic signs last night, saying he found them "offensive". The incendiary comment from the veteran TV newsman came during a question and answer event ...

Edinburgh's Haymarket train station boasts a Gaelic board on the platformCredit: Alamy As he interviewed Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, the LBC presenter said the policy was “ridiculous ...

One mum, however, has gone viral for admitting she chose an unusual name for her child that most people struggle to pronounce. She said she "loves" the name and has no intention of changing it ...

Salmond resigned from the SNP in 2018 in the wake of sexual harassment allegations.He subsequently formed a new party called Alba — the Scottish Gaelic word for Scotland — and was acquitted of ...

Slàinte mhath (pronounced "slawn-ja-va") is Scottish Gaelic for "good health." It's the perfect way to cheers a glass of Scotch or a cup of tea. Thankfully, at Torra Tea, you don't have to choose ...

A "lovely" Scottish coastal inn is currently available to book at a significantly reduced rate. The Raniven Guest House is situated in the heart of the resort town of Oban. Located in a "prime ...

A DREAM job on an idyllic Scots island is up for grabs. Famed for its white sandy beaches, dunes and turquoise waters, this remote location is one of the happiest places to live in Scotland.