Imagine Scotland without its culture. Without its music, theatre, literature, paintings, film. For a country so defined by culture, what would we be without it? And are we at risk of finding out?Â
As younger generations spend more time in the digital sphere and politicians refuse to fund local infrastructure, are we at risk of losing the sense of community at the heart of Scottish culture?Â
The steady decline of the Gaelic language has been building since King James outlawed its practice in the 11th century but after the recognition as one of Scotland's official languages in 2025 a new generation of speakers have paved the way.
