“As we look to secure our ambitions for this nation's future, we must recognise that a vibrant Gaelic language and culture are central to what it means to be Scottish in the modern world.”

“It is essential that we stress the importance of St Andrews Day to our children - to ensure that they grow up with a full appreciation of their rich heritage and what it means to be Scottish - confident and secure in their national identity and their place in the world.”

Alex Salmond (1954) Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland

“Our Gaelic language and culture has prevailed.”

Alex Salmond (1954) Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland

“We cannot take Gaelic's future for granted, particularly when the number of speakers continues to diminish. As the stewards of Gaelic in Scotland, we are responsible for ensuring that the language is able to flourish.”

Alex Salmond (1954) Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland

“Gaelic is not a regional language - it is a truly nationwide language. And the future success of Gaelic depends on attracting new speakers to the language here as much as its does on fostering Gaelic in its traditional heartland.”

Alex Salmond (1954) Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland

“There has always been - and always will be - interdependence between the economic prospects of Scotland's Gaelic speaking population and the strength of our Gaelic culture. The language will thrive only once there are real economic opportunities for Gaelic speakers.”

Alex Salmond (1954) Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland

“Our nation is unique. We grew out of a desire to worship God in a certain way; we grew from a number of other nations who were being prosecuted because of their faith. We have a wonderful culture, a wonderful, vibrant language. I want my people to be proud of who they are again.”

Eugène Terre'Blanche (1941–2010) South African police officer, farmer, political activist, white supremacist

“Is the time for Scotland to assume our obligations and responsibilities to help mould the world around us. This must be an era of renewed Scottish internationalism - both as a tribute to the past and a statement of who we are today. It is not just that we are a nation interested in Europe, but rather that it is fundamentally in our national interest that we understand what it is to be European.”

Alex Salmond (1954) Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland

“We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children”

David Lane (white nationalist) (1938–2007) American white supremacist, convicted felon

“We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.”

George Lincoln Rockwell (1918–1967) American politician, founder of the American Nazi Party