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TEN new books in Scots have been awarded funding by the Scots Language Publication Grant. Now in its third year, the grant was created by the Scots Language Resource Network to support Scots publishers and to encourage Scots writers. It is funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Scottish Book Trust. This year’s successful awardees include translations of well-loved stories such as Aesop’s Fables by Matthew Fitt and James Robertson, and Lemony Snicket by Thomas Clark. Brian Holton will also reimagine poetry of Li Bai and Du Fu (two of the most renowned poets of Ancient China) to new audiences.
Exam chiefs say they are battling stigma against the internationally recognised language of Scotland. Figures show 418 pupils achieved the Scots Language Award (SCQF) in 2020 compared to just 100 in 2019. A significant jump in those signing up for the qualification in 2021 has been noted, although official figures for this year have yet to be published. An increase in the number of pupils using Scots in written assessments has also been highlighted by the SQA, with the quality of submissions described as high . Qualifications manager for languages at SQA, Marilyn Waters, said: We are seeing a significant jump in people signing up to the Scots
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