Kate Forbes launches Gaelic initiative to 'boost jobs and economic growth'

Kate Forbes launches Gaelic initiative to 'boost jobs and economic growth'

Gaelic's 'economic assets' could boost jobs in Scotland's language hotspots with the launch of a new initiative to support businesses.

New Gaelic Initiative Aims to Drive Jobs and Economic Growth Across Highland Communities

A new national approach to supporting the Gaelic language will place economic opportunity at the centre of policy, aiming to create jobs, strengthen local businesses and help communities thrive in the areas where the language has its deepest roots. The initiative, called Tog, meaning “to raise” in Gaelic, will bring together public bodies, local authorities and business leaders to ensure that funding for Gaelic delivers practical and measurable …