'S e do bheatha (sheh doh vehuh) it's a pleasure, as they say in Scottish Gaelic.
I have noticed that the link does not now go directly to the program with Angus' interview but to the newest program of Oct. 13. You now have to go to the listed previous Friday in the menu of the BBS Radio Player. I am not sure how long they archive, probably for two weeks. So if anyone wants to hear a rare interview with a Gaelic novelist, now is the time.
In some related news, 2007 is the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture, and some special Gaelic related programs have been unveiled for the festivities.
Here is the official announcement pasted below. Of special interest is the new online language program by Canan called "Air Splaoid!". There is a link below:
2007 promises to be a special year for the Highlands of Scotland. Thousands
of events and activities will take place celebrating Highland culture in
villages, towns and cities across the Highlands and beyond. Highland 2007
is the cooperative effort of 33 Scottish agencies and 9 business sponsors to
fulfill First Minister Jack McConnell's March 2003 proclamation that 2007
would be ‘Scotland’s Year of Highland Culture’.
One of the objectives of Highland 2007 is "To support other agencies and
initiatives to promote Gaelic language and culture and to increase the
number of Gaelic speakers."
As part of Highland 2007, Cànan developed a campaign called 'Air Splaoid!',
which gives you the chance to take part in a virtual tour attending
different events during Highland 2007. There will be a year-long online
Gaelic course consisting of twelve lessons packed with fun, games and
animations. To participate as a learner or a teacher, you may register at
http://www.airsplaoid.co.uk/.
(Message edited by William on October 14, 2006)
