Preserving a Language
Many of us come from Irish and/or Scottish roots, but few of us probably speak the great language of our ancestors, Gaelic. Gaelic is a slowly dying language but there are groups working to change that in both countries and in Canada as well. The Gaelic language is an important part of the culture in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia-so much so that you’ll find street signs in both English and Gaelic! My great grandmother spoke, sang, and wrote Gaelic and her son, my great uncle, has carried on that tradition. If you’ve got Scottish or Irish roots you’ll want to learn all you can about this colorful and rich language. Most Scotch and Irish historical records before 1900 or so are in Gaelic, so that makes it even more important. To learn more about Gaelic, you can vist this site.
genealogy, family history, scottish history, irish history, tracing your roots, Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
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