The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 established Bòrd na Gàidhlig as an executive non-departmental public body to secure the status of Gaelic as an official language commanding equal respect through increasing the number of speakers and the use of the language. .
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to establish a body having functions exercisable with a view to securing the status of the Gaelic language as an official language of Scotland commanding equal respect to the English language, including the functions of preparing a national Gaelic language plan, of requiring certain public authorities to prepare and publish Gaelic language plans in connection with the exercise of their functions and to maintain and implement such plans, and of issuing guidance in relation to Gaelic education.
The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 can be accessed here: Gaelic Act