Police in the Western Isles are set to improve their communication skills as they learn Gaelic with UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands).
Supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the fully funded courses have seen numerous public servants get their grasp of the language.
Since September last year, a total of 127 students have enrolled on Bòrd na Gàidhlig funded courses at UHI North, West and Hebrides, including staff from UHI, local council Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland Council, NHS Western Isles and Police Scotland.
Courses are also offered free of charge to parents with children in Gaelic Medium Education.
Gaelic is spoken more widely in the Outer Hebrides than any other region of the UK, and it is hoped that their new language skills will allow officers to use the language in their daily work.
The programme is also hoped to maintain the language’s presence in the region and encourage more daily use from.
Three officers are currently enrolled on the course, Inspector Euan Cowan, based in Stornoway, originally from Annan in the Scottish Borders; PC Suzanne Blackie, based in Barra, originally from Lothian; and Chief Inspector Ross McCartney, based in Inverness.
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