DNA Language is owned and managed by me, Marian Dougan. Our core business consists of English-Italian translations, editing and proofreading, and language workshops.
The company is based in Glasgow, Scotland, but has strong links with Italy. I lived in Italy (Taranto, Rome and Anzio) for over 20 years and visit the country frequently. And our registered office in Bearsden is less than a mile from the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site marking the northernmost limits of the Roman Empire.
About me
I worked as a policy analyst at the British Embassy in Rome for 15 years. In that job I enhanced my knowledge not just of the Italian language but also of the country’s culture, politics, economy, geography and people: knowledge that inspires and informs my translations today.
More recently, I spent four years as an in-house translator and editor at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, honing my expertise in institutional communications and in finance, monetary policy and banking supervision.
I am a qualified member, and member of the Board, of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting. I also hold user experience (UX) certification from the Nielsen Norman Group.
Our clients and what they say about us
We are very lucky to have some great clients who are a delight to work with. Here are some of the words they use to describe us and our work:
hugely appreciated – excellent – trust – scrupulous – great professionalism – super-appreciated – absolute best – uncanny ability – super-professional – valuable input – excellent (and demanding!) work – wonderful – meticulous – responsive – beautifully written – reliable – fantastic translation – perfect – magnificent – superb – impeccable – very helpful!!!!!
We apply strict confidentiality and security measures to protect clients’ data. We also have Professional Indemnity Insurance for added peace of mind. So if you’re looking for a translator you can trust with your documents and your reputation, don’t hesitate to contact us!