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flag Gaelic and Scots gained official status in Scotland on November 30, 2025, under a new law protecting their use and teaching.

flag On November 30, 2025, Gaelic and Scots gained official status in Scotland under the Scottish Languages Act, marking a historic step in preserving the nation’s linguistic heritage. flag The law, which took effect on St Andrew’s Day, allows parents to request Gaelic schools, supports qualifications and teaching standards, and enables designated areas of linguistic significance. flag It follows unanimous passage in the Scottish Parliament and Royal Assent in August 2025. flag The Scottish Government committed £35.7 million in funding for language initiatives. flag Census data shows rising speaker numbers, with 130,161 reporting Gaelic skills and 2.4 million reporting Scots skills—both increases since 2011.

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