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Scots Language Awards to return for 2025 with school lessons to start

The annual celebration is for all involved in the promotion of Scots, one of the country's designated indigenous languages. Award organisers Hands Up For Trad will work alongside Scots Hoose to deliver Scots language sessions to schools across the country. Scots speakers across Scotland are being asked to share their favourite Scots poems for the Gies a Scots Poem initiative, which is now in its third year. Poems representing the breadth of Scots spoken across the country, such as Doric Shetlandic and Dundonian are included. This will be the seventh edition of the Scots Language Awards with categories spanning business, literature, work in the community and more, and it will be hosted by Taylor Dyson and Scots creative Lynne Campbell. Scots music and poetry will be performed by the likes of Ellie Beaton, Amy Leach, Catriona Hawksworth and local Burns purveyor Wullie Dick. Scots Leid Award organiser an Hands Up For Trad Creative Director, Simon Thoumire haed thae wirds: "The Scots leid is gaun fae strength tae strength, and we're thrilled tae see the Scots Language Awards return tae Ayrshire, hame tae sic a rich cultural heritage. 'This event isn't jist a celebration o the wunnerfu talents in Scots music, literature, an community endeavors, but a recognition o the leid's vital role in oor Scottish identity. We can't wait tae bring the Scots language community thegither again, and wi' new initiatives lik the Scots Hoose school sessions, we're ensuring the next generation can share in the pride an passion for oor mither tongue. It's set tae be a nicht tae remember, an we cannae wait!' Read More East Ayrshire Provost Claire Leitch said: 'I'm awfa chuffed that the Scots Language Award will return tae East Ayrshire this year. I'm looking forward to gaun along, celebrating the talented performers and aw the folk fae across Scotland who are dedicated who are encouraging us to use oor 'mither tongue'! It's gonnae be another stoater o a nicht! 'For me, there's nuhun more important than staying true to who we aw ur, and encouraging oor communities and weans to use and celebrate the Scots language. 'Definitely get yersel a ticket quick. As Jack fae Still Game says - "He who hingeth aboot getteth heehaw! 'As this announcement is launching on 'Gies a Scots Poem Day' - I'd like tae share part o a poem by Robert Burns that offers hope and change for unity across the world - "For a' that, an' a' that, It's comin yet for a' that, That Man to Man the warld o'er, Shall brithers be for a' that." To me, means doesn't matter who ye ur, yer worth isn't defined by wealth, status or oacht other than just being a decent human being. 'Hope tae see you all on the night!'