Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Gaelic is the old language of the Scots and is spoken by about 60,000 people in Scotland. Nowadays Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country and in the Western isles, but is becoming more popular as it gains recognition by the people and governments. Scottish Gaelic phrases and sayings are very popular and books written in Gaelic can be found in this section as well as song books and music CDs.

In terms of structure Scottish Gaelic uses 18 letters of the 26 in the English alphabet (there is no j,k, q, v, w, x, y, z and the h is only used to alter the sound of the preceding consonant).

Scottish Gaelic Categories Scottish Gaelic books Scottish Gaelic books to read and learn. Scottish Gaelic song books If you want to sing in Scottish Gaelic this is the section for you. Scottish Gaelic songs CDs A large selection of Scottish Gaelic songs on CD.

Aeolus! Aeolus! by Donald MacIntyre (Domhnall Ruadh Mac an -Saoir). A poetry book in Gaelic and English with an accompanying audio CD. Introduction, Notes & Parallel Translation by Bill Innes. $22.49

Dileab Ailein: The Legacy of Allan MacArthur - Newfoundland Traditions Across Four Generations (Book + 2 CDs) by Margaret Bennett his exquisite book by acclaimed Scottish folklorist Margaret Bennett discusses the history and traditions of a community of Scottish Gaels who emigrated from the Isle of Canna and from Moidart in the nineteenth century and settled in the Codroy Valley, Newfoundland. $22.49

Murchadh Riabhach nan Corc (book) 'Grizzled Murdo of the Knives' is the translated title of this story of how the MacKenzies came to Coigach. $11.99

Peadar a Bruidhinn Gaidhlig (Audio CD) Now you can hear five of the best-loved Beatrix Potter tales read in Gaelic by John MacInnes, Mairi Sine Campbell, Catriona MacNeil, Ann Smart & Donald MacSween, with gentle harp backing from Karen Marshalsay. $11.25

Sgeulachd Chnothain Feorag (The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin) Beatrix Potter's delightful The Tale Of Squirrel Nutkin, with all the original pictures, but now with the text in Gaelic. $8.99

Sgeulachd Mhgr Ieremiah Iasgair (The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher) Beatrix Potter's delightful Tale Of Mr Jeremy Fisher, with all the original pictures, but now with the text in Gaelic. $8.99

Sgeulachd Simeig Tunnag-Loin (The Tale Of Jemima Puddle-Duck) Beatrix Potter's delightful The Tale Of Jemima Puddle-Duck, with all the original pictures, but now with the text in Gaelic. $8.99

The Pocket Guide to Scottish Words A handy wee book with place names, personal names, food and drink in Scots and Gaelic. $5.99