Rebel Tongue

The story

Alistair Heather sets out on a mission to reclaim the Scots language. For decades, his fellow-Scots speakers have been mocked, their language oppressed by educators, politicians and broadcasters. One famous report claimed that 'Scots is not the language of educated people anywhere'. Alistair tells the history of the language and argues that Scots is fighting back after decades of ignorance and oppression.

Cast & crew

Alistair HeatherPresenter/Self

Janey GodleySelf

Chris McQueerSelf

Billy Kay

Billy KaySelf

Peter Chapman

Peter ChapmanSelf