The Gaelic learner of the year award has been presented to an Italian enthusiastic for the language by Prince Charles at the Royal National Mòd today.
The award acknowledges a Gaelic learner who has made significant steps to becoming fluent.
Carmine Colajezzi moved to Scotland five years ago where he first heard Gaelic after a cycling tour of the Western Isles.
The 30-
Gaelic learner award presented by Prince Charles
18 October 2016