The Scottish Voice: latest version available

Posted by Robert Stewart on the 10th December, 2013

The latest version (3.1) of the Scottish Voice is now available to download. It is available for both Windows and Mac (Intel). They will also work on the latest version of OS X (Maverick 10.9).

Once installed on your computer, you can use Heather or Stuart with most 'text-to-speech' programs to read:

• electronic books;
• PDF files (such as SQA exam papers);
• worksheets and other documents in Microsoft Word;
• Create audio files using the voice.

​It's recommended that you uninstall any previous version of the voice first. This can be done via:

• Windows: 'Add/Remove Programs' on Control Panel;
• Mac:or delete them from the Applications folder.

The voices are licensed for: State-run schools, pupils at home, Scottish Colleges, Scottish Universities, Scottish Open University students, Scottish charities dealing with pupils and NHS patients, Scottish Local Authorities, NHS Scotland, Scottish government agencies and the public sector in general.

The voices are not licensed for: Independent schools, private companies, Scottish students studying abroad and individuals not covered by the above. If you wish, you can purchase a copy from the CALL Scotland shop.