Scottish Gaelic, also known as Scots Gaelic or simply Gaelic, is a Celtic language native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic, Scottish Gaelic, alongside both Irish
1891 distribution of English (including Scots) and Gaelic in Scotland 75–80% Gaelic, and English ━ 25–75% Gaelic, and English; line indicates the 50% isogloss 5–25% Gaelic, and English 0–5% Gaelic, and English Purely English
Bilingual signage on the Caledonian Macbrayne ferry terminal in Oban, the principal port serving the Hebrides
Royal Bank of Scotland sign in Portree
Cumbernauld Gaelic Choir in 2021
The Hebrides are the largest archipelago in the United Kingdom, off the west coast of the Scottish mainland. The islands fall into two main groups, based on their proximity to the mainland: the Inner
The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hebrides leaving Lochmaddy for Skye
South Uist is the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides.
Dhu Heartach Lighthouse, During Construction by Sam Bough (1822–1878)