People Objectives

B8. Gaelic language and culture

Image of shinty sticks. Photo by Ed Smith.Gaelic is part of the cultural and natural heritage of the National Park and has a vibrant part to play in its future. There is a need to support the continued use of Gaelic and maintain it as an active language and culture within the communities of the National Park.

Key Objectives and targets

Encourage greater use of Gaelic in the National Park.

Increased opportunities for individuals and communities to engage with Gaelic language and culture.

  • All public bodies implement their Gaelic language plans in full.
  • Develop a suite of support tools for Gaelic, in collaboration with local businesses and community / cultural groups.

Public bodies, Cairngorms Business Partnership, local businesses and community / cultural groups.

Facts

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of our economy and 43% of jobs in the area are connected to tourism
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growth is expected in the population of the Park by 2043, taking the resident population to around 20,000