Scottish Government's Bòrd na Gàidhlig announces funding towards Gaelic development in Moray

MORAY Council have received funding to help develop Gaelic in the region.

The Scottish Government's Bord na Gaidhlig, announced funding awards of over £413,000 to 36 Gaelic projects as part of the Gaelic Language Act Implementation Fund (GLAIF).

Moray Council received £2990 from the fund, which they will use toward their Gaelic development plans to encourage Gaelic opportunities in Moray.

Organisations and public authorities from throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway, West Dunbartonshire, Angus and North Lanarkshire have also received funding grants this year.

Mairi MacInnes, Chair at Bòrd na Gàidhlig, said: “The latest round of GLAIF funding shows the reach that Bòrd na Gàidhlig has as we strive to give the Gaelic language the platform to develop, not just in the Highlands and Islands, but throughout Scotland.

“The breadth of awards across the country show the commitment from many councils and organisations to grow the language and bring it to an altogether new audience as well as supporting existing Gaelic communities. This form of funding plays a major role in ensuring that the language’s rich history is preserved and will be of benefit to people of all ages.”

Moray Council are currently holding a public consultation on their Gaelic plan, which will be open until October and can be found on their website.

A spokesperson from Moray Council said: "We’ve had a some funding to support the development of our second draft Gaelic Plan which is out for consultation and to encourage Gaelic opportunities in Moray. The consultation is open until 14 October and the results will inform how the funding supports future opportunities."

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