The Herald Scotland reports on an open letter  demanding greater promotion of Scots language and literature in schools.

“The academics and writers behind the letter believe it is no longer good enough to rely on the enthusiasm of individual class teachers to promote Scots writers.

Instead, they believe an element of compulsory study of Scottish texts is required to ensure that new generations of Scots grow up with an understanding of their culture and literary heritage.

The letter to Michael Russell, the Education Secretary, states: “If our children are to develop an appreciation of Scotland’s vibrant literary and linguistic heritage as recommended in Curriculum for Excellence, course guidelines must require the study and assessment of a wide range of texts across the whole range of our linguistic heritage, including texts in Scots.”

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