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The official language of Scotland is English. However, in some remote areas, particularly in the Western Isles, people speak Gaelic as a first language. Scots (a dialect of standard English) is also spoken throughout Scotland and can be difficult to understand for people not used to it.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe official language of the UK is English. Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish and Manx are recognised regional languages although the number of people speaking these languages regularly is limited. In addition, BSL(British Sign Language) was officially recognised by the government as being a full, independent language in March 2003.
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∙ 12y agoThere is only one official language in Scotland and that is English. There are small pockets of Gaelic spoken however this isn't a widespread or common language
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∙ 11y agoScotland's official language is English and it recognises Scottish Gaelic and Scots as regional languages.
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What language used to be spoken in Scotland?
Scottish Gaelic and Scots were historically spoken languages in Scotland. Nowadays, English is the most commonly spoken language in Scotland.
What does Gaelic mean in Scotland?
Gaelic is a language often spoken in the highlands of Scotland.
What is hello in Scotland language?
Awrite
What was scotland's original language?
Latin
How do you say dog in Scotland?
Dog. English is the language spoken in Scotland.
What is the modern Scottish language?
The modern Scottish language is known as Scottish Gaelic, which is a Celtic language spoken predominantly in parts of Scotland. It is one of the official languages of Scotland alongside English.
How do you say girl in Scotland?
Girl - everyone in Scotland speaks English, most as their first language.
What is the Celtic language of scotland called?
The Celtic language of Scotland is called Scottish Gaelic. It is one of the indigenous languages of Scotland and is still spoken in some parts of the country today.
How do you say heart in Scotland?
English is the official language in Scotland so, "Heart". In Lallans or Scots it is, "Hairt".
What are the national languages of Scotland?
English is the official language of Scotland and a small minority use Scottish Gaelic.
What is the name of the language of Celts in Ireland and Scotland?
Gaelic
Why do some people in the British Isles speak Gaelic?
Gaelic is the ancient language of Scotland and Ireland. In Scotland, it is still spoken by the inhabitants of the Western Isles, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland but not many other people in Scotland are able to speak the language. It is more widely used in Ireland, particularly in the west and south of the country, where it is known as Irish or Erse. It is a mandatory subject in Irish schools.
