CNPA Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2022 approved
CNPA Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2022 approved
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.
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Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.