Gaelic in Scotland

Reviews / Votes

McLeod's book is an excellent resource for researchers, practitioners, activists and policy-makers. -- John Martin Knipe, Limestone University * Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development * It is a comprehensive volume and will serve as the go-to reference source for anyone working on Gaelic for decades to come. -- Claire Nance, Lancaster University * Journal of Sociolinguistics * A genuine tour de force [...] an exceptionally accessible book [...] this will surely now be the 'go to' book, in terms of understanding Gaelic policies, movements and indeed the ideologies that help make sense of the current situation of the language, art and culture. -- Douglas Chalmers * Scottish Affairs * A genuine tour de force [...] an exceptionally accessible book [...] this will surely now be the 'go to' book, in terms of understanding Gaelic policies, movements and indeed the ideologies that help make sense of the current situation of the language, art and culture. -- Douglas Chalmers * Scottish Affairs * This is a magisterial analysis of the vicissitudes of Gaelic in historical and contemporary context. Hard hitting, but creatively constructive, the author details the structures and personalities which animate the linguistic revitalisation of Gaelic in comparative perspective. The interpretation is incisive, prescient and challenging, and concludes with a series of strategic initiatives to enhance the gains made to date. -- Colin H. WIlliams, Cardiff University