An Aberdeen primary has celebrated 25 years of teaching the Gaelic language.
Gilcomstoun School was the first in the city to offer classes in the language and over the last four weeks pupils have embarked on a variety of projects to mark the anniversary.
It now teaches the language at various levels including offering a parents the chance to learn it alongside their children.
Youngsters have arranged ceilidhs and concerts and brought other enthusiast of the language on board to celebrate the occasion.
Headteacher Suzanne Carson explained what they have been getting up to.
She said: “Gaelic medium education has been taught in Gilcomstoun Primary School for 25 years and the whole school has engaged in a project and celebrations for the past four weeks to mark the anniversary.
“Pupils have engaged in class projects relating to Scotland and celebratory events such as talks, a ceilidh and a concert have drawn support from parents, past pupils and the wider community.”
She went on to explain the benefits of pupils learning the language and appreciating the culture of the north-east.
She said: “The educational benefits of bilingual education are clear and as Gaelic medium education allows pupils to develop literacy skills in Gaelic as well as English, there are many advantages to pupils.
“The school has enjoyed having the 25 year anniversary as a focus for celebration, and the project has allowed pupils to appreciate our rich language and musical culture in the north-east of Scotland.”
