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Highland could become an 'area of linguistic significance'

Highland could become an 'area of linguistic significance'
BBC Scotland Friday 29 May 2026, 05:36 UTC 1 min read
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The region's local authority is proposing using powers in Scotland's new languages act.

The region's local authority is proposing using powers in Scotland's new languages act.
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