Citizen science from Gaelic literature
Research by Lisa MacDonald, commissioned by Ulluminate, funded by UKRI and co-delivered by BSA and Science Ceilidh under the New Voices Grant, part of the Highlands and Islands Climate Change Community Researcher Network.
Indigenous knowledge is highly valuable in Citizen Science projects, both to enhance data collection and to return agency to marginalised cultures. Furthermore, it shows that the Gaelic tradition holds a rich carrying stream with regard to its natural environment, exemplified by a particular appreciation of song birds in metaphoric and literal meanings. This presents a unique opportunity for a multi-layered project with the potential to enrich the life of a small Highland community in a holistic and lasting way.
