Given that at one time Scottish Gaelic was spoken throughout Scotland, why is Scottish Gaelic less important to Scottish identity than Irish and Welsh are to the identities of Ireland and Wales? -
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Huge rise in number of Gaelic speakers in Scotland during past decade hailed 'major success' by Bòrd na Gàidhlig
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