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Cultural development Much of what distinguishes the Highlands and, indeed, Scotland today, can be regarded as being based on or derived from Gaelic culture.

Cultural heritage – the new black of tourism Gaelic and culture are the new black of the tourism industry

Culture and heritage The distinctive Gaelic, Norse and Scots traditions of the area, together with the natural and man-made heritage, are treasured assets and we can further improve their attractiveness and contribution to development.

Economic development One of the most important recent shifts in opinion is that the Gaelic language and culture is now seen as a powerful motor for economic development if harnessed in the right way. Development agencies are increasingly geared to exploit the economic opportunities which Gaelic offers.

Gaelic These pages outline the place of the Gaelic language ...

Gaelic and Culture Business opportunities in Gaelic and cultural tourism

Gaelic development The HIE network has played a major role in the revival of Scotland's Gaelic language and culture which follows centuries of decline. Two key factors have influenced HIE's involvement. Apart from being an important aspect of the heritage of the Highlands and Islands, Gaelic-based development yields significant economic benefits.

Gaelic education The creation of Gaelic medium pre-school playgroups, mother and toddler groups and nursery schools has emerged as a fundamental element in the chain of measures for the re-generation of Gaelic.

Gaelic Toolkit Introduction to Gaelic Toolkit

Graceful Exit 1 First lesson on making a graceful exit in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

Innse Gall Community, in its truest sense, has been the real foundation of the culture of the Western Isles for many centuries. It is the area's most essential strength and it affects all that the people of the area do and achieve.

Manners 1 First lesson on speaking politely in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

Manners 2 First lesson on speaking politely in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

Meet and Greet 1 Lesson 1 on meeting and greeting visitors in Gaelic.

Meet and Greet 2 Second lesson on meeting and greeting in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

On the Phone 1 First lesson on answering the phone in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

On the Phone 2 Second lesson on answering the phone in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

On the Phone 3 Third lesson on answering the phone in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

Promoting its value A key task of CNAG is to promote the value of Gaelic development to the Government, local authorities, business and the population at large - not least the Gaelic speaking population.

Receptionist Course The course is welcoming and easy to follow. It ...

Skye and Wester Ross HIE Skye and Wester Ross is in business to expand the economy of the area and to assist its people to make the best of every opportunity available to them.

Strategy for Gaelic The bones of an integrated strategy for the development of Scots Gaelic (Gàidhlig) were set out by HIE in May 1993 in the paper "The Dynamics of Gaelic Development". These were developed to form the mission, strategy and operational plan for Scotland's Gaelic development agency Comunn na Gàidhlig (CNAG).

The Gaels Some 2,500 years ago, the Celts were the masters of a vast pan-European Celtic commonwealth which was eventually to stretch from Anatolia (Turkey) to Portugal and from Italy to Scotland. The importance of their place in the European cultural, linguistic and artistic development is only now being rediscovered. The old European Celtic dialects were ancestors of modern Welsh and Gaelic.

Weather Chat 1 First lesson on talking about the weather in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

Weather Chat 2 Second lesson on talking about the weather in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

What time is it? 1 First lesson on telling the time in the Gaelic Receptionist course.

Case Study: MacDonald Brothers Who: Peter MacDonald, company manager, and Lachie Gillies, retail ...