Publication - Advice and guidance

Designating areas of linguistic significance: Statutory guidance

Published: 23 March 2026
From: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Communities and third sector, Economy, +2 more … Education, Public sector
ISBN: 9781806438136

Statutory guidance for local authority and relevant public authorities on the process of designating areas of linguistic significance.

Annex B - Flowcharts depicting the Areas of Linguistic Significance Designation Processes

(see overleaf)

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