[F1 Areas of linguistic significance S

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 1A-1D and cross-heading inserted (21.3.2026 for specified purposes) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 4(2), 48(2); S.S.I. 2026/128, reg. 2(1)

1A Meaning of “area of linguistic significance” S

(1) An area may be designated as an area of linguistic significance under section 1B if—

(a) the area contains a significant number of people with Gaelic language skills, or

(b) the area does not contain a significant number of people with Gaelic language skills but—

(i) the area is historically connected with the use of Gaelic,

(ii) the area is one in which teaching and learning by means of the Gaelic language is provided, or

(iii) the area is one in which significant activity relating to the Gaelic language or Gaelic culture takes place.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), an area contains a significant number of people with Gaelic language skills if at least 20% of the area’s population has Gaelic language skills.]