Gàidhlig
Gàidhlig, or Scottish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family. It originated in Scotland and has historically been spoken in the Highlands and the Western Isles. It is closely related to Irish (Gaeilge) and Manx (Gaelg) and forms one of the Goidelic languages. In the present day, Gaelic is spoken by a minority in Scotland, with strongest communities in the Outer and Inner Hebrides and the northern Highlands; there are also Gaelic-speaking communities in urban areas and a notable diaspora, especially in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Gàidhlig has several regional varieties, with differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar across areas such as
Status and education: Gaelic is recognised as a minority language in the United Kingdom and as an
Culture and revival: Gaelic has a long poetic and musical tradition, with contemporary literature, music, and
Population and outlook: Estimates of the number of Gaelic speakers vary, but tens of thousands in Scotland