The role of adult learners in the Gaelic world is an important one. Adult learners contribute to revitalisation efforts through their commitment to the language, whether by attending courses, purchasing Gaelic materials, sending their children through Gaelic-medium education, or many other ways.
This survey was commissioned by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, and is being carried out by the department of Celtic & Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The survey aims to find out who is learning Gaelic, what they are learning, where they are learning, how they are learning, and, most importantly, why they are learning. The results of this survey will be used to inform future language planning.