Scottish Languages Bill - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis

Concluding Remarks

The analysis above speaks to public opinions on the four commitments which were put in place by the Scottish Government to further the promotion of Gaelic and Scots languages. There is a mix of opinions on different aspects of Gaelic Medium Education, Gàidhealtachd, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, and Scots Language. Some recurring themes that stood out were the social stigmas attached to the use of Gaelic and Scots in day-to-day lives, the need for more significant funding and resources for the promotion of the two languages, and stronger statutory provisions and legislation, especially for Scots. On the other side of the spectrum, some respondents shared strong views about the redundancy of any policies or funding for the promotion of Gaelic and Scots, emphasising how any political focus on these languages will lead to social divisions within the country. Conclusively, the responses present a combination of positive and negative views on the Scottish Government’s commitment to promoting Gaelic and Scots languages, with solid recommendations on how to proceed with the four commitments as reflected above.