The Cairngorms National Park Authority Gaelic Language Plan 2018 – 2022 / Ùghdarras Pàirc Nàiseanta a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh Plana Gàidhlig 2018 – 2022 has been approved by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and is now available to view on our website.

The Plan sets out how we will:

• use Gaelic in the operation of our functions
• enable the uses of Gaelic when communicating with the public and key partnership
• promote and develop Gaelic

Highlights in the new Plan, to be delivered by June 2022, include:

• new building extension bilingual signage review
• creation of a Gaelic version of the Park brand
• online guidance and advice re using Gaelic as an asset
• promote Gaelic experiences with residents and visitors
• joint Gaelic awareness schools project with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority
• Gaelic awareness and conversational staff training plus induction training for rangers/volunteer rangers
• annual Gaelic awareness month
• recruitment policy – stronger profile to promote our support for Gaelic speakers to join the organisation
• Gaelic student intern – research project on Gaelic as an Asset online toolkit

Progress reports will be published annually on our website.