Iain MacLean (journalist)
- Iain MacLean (journalist)
Iain MacLean is one of the the main anchors for BBC Scotland's new Gaelic language news and current affairs programme, "An Là", broadcast every weekday at 8pm on BBC Alba.
He was born and raised in Harris and, although his father's family are from Liurbost in Lewis, he considers himself a Hearach (Harris person) through and through! [ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/09_september/15/alba4.shtml BBC News Scotland - BBC Alba Press Pack] ] . Iain has one brother and one sister; both are fluent Gaelic speakers. He graduated in 2001 from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in Gaelic Studies and prior to working for "An Là", was a regular presenter on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal's daily news programmes - "Aithris na Maidn", "Aithris an Fheasgair" and "Aithris na Seachdainn". [ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/09_september/15/alba4.shtml BBC News Scotland - BBC Alba Press Pack] ]
Iain also made occasional appearances on other Gaelic language programmes, such as the BBC's Gaelic audience discussion programme "Cunntas". He is a fully-trained video journalist.
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