The ultimate “think before you ink” guide to accurate and ethical Gaelic tattoos! Written by a Gaelic language expert in Nova Scotia, the book will appeal to anyone who loves Celtic and Scottish culture. Featuring illustrations of real-life Gaelic tattoos gone wrong; tips on how to incorporate Scottish Gaelic words into a tattoo design that honours and supports the culture, language, and speakers; a brief history and description of the Gaelic language; and a glossary of nearly 400 authentic Scottish Gaelic words and phrases suitable for tattoos.

Dr. Emily McEwan is a Gaelic specialist and language revitalization expert in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has been involved with Gaelic for over 25 years, first in Scotland and later in Nova Scotia. Dr. McEwan blogs about Gaelic language and culture at https://gaelic.co.

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“[An] informative, succinct, and incredibly useful little volume for all with the desire to Gaelicise their skin.” —Àdhamh Ó Broin, Gaelic consultant to the “Outlander” television series