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Languages Week Scotland began in 2018. The vision – to celebrate language learning and multilingualism in Scotland – was the catalyst and continues to drive the Week.

SCILT has been tasked by the Scottish Government to deliver Languages Week Scotland. The Week is directed by a steering group, comprising representatives from educational organisations, community groups, and language and cultural organisations.

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2027

Join us from 1–5 February 2027 for Languages Week Scotland, a celebration of language learning and multilingualism across Scotland.

This year’s theme, Voices without borders: Every language tells a story, celebrates the languages that connect us, shape our identities and open windows onto different lives and experiences.

Our languages help us share our stories, discover what we have in common and appreciate what makes us different. By listening to different voices and exploring different languages, we can see the world from new perspectives and think beyond the borders of our own experiences.

Everyone is invited to get involved. Whether you’re part of a school, college or university, a community group, arts or sports organisation, social enterprise or business, there are many ways to take part.

Look out for events and activities taking place across Scotland and join us in celebrating our many languages and voices!

Follow the hashtag #ScotlandLovesLanguages on social media to find out what’s happening and to join in!