Written Question · S4W-13421 · Session 4
what autonomy Cairngorm National Park Authority has regarding its use of Gaelic.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what autonomy Cairngorm National Park Authority has regarding its use of Gaelic.
The answer
Cairngorms National Park Authority recognises that Gaelic is an integral and important part of the culture of the National Park and encourages its partners to support the Gaelic language. The Park Authority’s commitment to promoting Gaelic is set out in its Gaelic Language Plan as required by the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005.
While the Park Authority has the ability to manage the use of the Gaelic language in relation to its own assets and resources, it has no authority to compel its partners, including private land owners, local authorities, public bodies and community groups, to take similar action.
Through its National Park Partnership Plan the Park seeks to deliver a broad range of agreed and co-ordinated action which supports the continued development of the Park and delivery of Scottish Government objectives.
While the Park Authority has the ability to manage the use of the Gaelic language in relation to its own assets and resources, it has no authority to compel its partners, including private land owners, local authorities, public bodies and community groups, to take similar action.
Through its National Park Partnership Plan the Park seeks to deliver a broad range of agreed and co-ordinated action which supports the continued development of the Park and delivery of Scottish Government objectives.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-13421 by reference.