the state of the Scottish language in Scotland?

Question

does people in Scotland still speak Scottish.

are there Scottish language schools in Scotland or are they all English language Schools or have the English killed off the language.

Answer 1

I have to say that although born in Scotland and educated there, I never heard anybody ever speak a word in Gaelic. Occasionally you see the odd road sign with Gaelic on it, but that's about it!

Answer 2

You need to understand that there have historically been two languages spoken in Scotland, Gaelic (a Celtic language cery close to Irish Gaelic) and Scots English. In earlier times, people also spoke Welsh and Pictish!



In the last two hundred years, Gaelic has been in retreat, nowadays it's only really spoken in the Hebrides, but there is an attempt at reviving it. Scots English exists in various dialects; I'd guess most people most of the time speak something close to Standard English but with Scots dialect features and pronunciation. Scots English is evolving in various ways butis far from dying out.



for a quick overview, check this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Scotland

Answer 3

Yes there are places that still use Gaelic but mostly in the Northern part of Scotland.Our National Anthem is Flower of Scotland not God save the Queen,The Auld enemy does not control us anymore.

Answer 4

Eh?? Of course we still speak scottish!!



If its the gaelic language youre talking about then yes there is still gaelic speaking schools, but very little.



The English will never kill off the scottish language, nor how we speak!

Answer 5

Yes.



Some Scottish schools are now being taught about Scots language. It is increasing. Needs more support to bring it anywhere back to the level.

Answer 6

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