Rannsachadh Mòr (The Big Survey) – Have Your Say!
03 July 2006
The survey focuses on the Gaelic arts and their impact on the Gaelic language, probing on issues such as whether the Gaelic arts are essential to the survival of our culture, if they motivate young people to learn the language and work and live in their home area and whether they play a part in boosting local tourism.
The value of the survey lies in its unique scale and in the range of issues that it covers. It has the potential to provide a robust snapshot of the behaviours and views of the population of the Western Isles and Skye and Lochalsh. In addition to providing an understanding of the potential audiences for the Gaelic arts, the results will be of value to local authorities and non-governmental agencies, and provide context material for the Scottish Parliament.
“The Gaelic arts and culture have a high profile in Scotland and are a very important feature of our cultural life. We are all aware that the Gaelic language has a rich and distinctive culture but we must remember that it is the language which is the key to the survival of this culture and this must be protected. I hope people will take the opportunity to give their views on this important subject and that this in turn will improve the provision of Gaelic artistic and cultural events in the Western Isles and Skye and indeed throughout Scotland.”
Peter Peacock, Minister for Education and Young People.
