240628FBPaper4GaelicLanguagePlanJun2024

This document contains a request for the Cairngorms National Park Authority board to review and approve the draft Gaelic Language Plan 2024-28, which outlines how the Park Authority will support and promote the Gaelic language. The plan is a statutory requirement under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 and aligns with the National Gaelic Language Plan. It was developed following a six-week public consultation, which received 427 responses and showed strong support for the plan's strategic priorities. The plan aims to increase the use of Gaelic within the Park Authority, provide more opportunities for people to learn Gaelic, and promote a positive image of the language. An annual budget of £5,000 per year has been allocated to deliver the plan, with a focus on training, materials, and a Gaelic language intern position.