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The languages of Scotland belong predominantly to the Germanic and Celtic language families. The main language now spoken in Scotland is English, while Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages. The dialect of English spoken in Scotland is referred to as Scottish English.
The country’s three officially recognized languages include English, the Scots, and Scottish-Gaelic. The recorded languages of Scotland are all either Germanic or Celtic. English is the language mainly in use in the country, followed by Scots and Scottish Gaelic as minority languages.
English is the main language spoken in Scotland today and has been the since the 18th Century. However, there are a wide range of different accents and dialects spoken across the country. From the largest cities right through to the smallest of our islands, differing accents can be found.
Scottish Gaelic (/ ˈɡælɪk /, GAL-ik; endonym: Gàidhlig [ˈkaːlɪkʲ] ⓘ), also known as Scots Gaelic or simply Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well as both Irish and Manx, developed out of Old Irish. [3] .
Scotland’s most prominent language by usage is English – or our distinct version of it, but did you know that it is not the only language spoken in Scotland today? Thanks to our rich history and vibrant culture, we have three official languages: Scottish English, Scots and the original Celtic language of Gaelic.
The languages of Scotland belong predominantly to the Germanic and Celtic language families. The main language now spoken in Scotland is English, while Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages. The dialect of English spoken in Scotland is referred to as Scottish English.
In past times, Gaelic was spoken across Scotland, from the largest cities to the smallest islands and rural communities. However, Gaelic was gradually replaced as the primary language of government by Scots and then English.
English was by far the most widely spoken language in Scotland. 92.6% of people aged 3 and over said they spoke only English at home. Speaking, reading and writing English. 93.8% of people in...
The predominant language of Scotland is English, and 99% of all people living in Scotland speak English fluently. There are currently around 5.5 million people living in Scotland which means that as of the 2011 census, 5.1 million people over the age of 3 speak, read, and write English.
Languages in Scotland. More than a thousand years ago, the majority of the Scottish population spoke Gaelic. Today this language is mainly spoken only in the Highlands and Islands.