New national audience development agency for Scotland
‘Culture Republic’ will be the name for Scotland’s new, national cultural engagement hub, which combines the wor…
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Scottish government funds even more interns for the creative sector
The SCVO has launched a second phase of its Creative Internship scheme.
New research reveals links between culture, health and happiness
A survey in Scotland has found that people who engage in culture are more likely to report good health and life satisfaction than…
Creative Scotland reveals interim plan
Artform reviews will underpin the development of a longer-term plan for 2014-17.
Lords debate arts and wellbeing
Concerns that funding for arts and health research could be scaled down were among issues raised in a House of Lords debate on the…
Exporting the arts
Mark Fisher charts the global success of ‘Made in Scotland’, the programme which showcases dance and theatre comp…
Scotland looks at best practice for musical tuition
Greater collaboration between local authorities could improve opportunities for instrumental music tuition in Scotland, says lates…
Independence would mean stronger cultural sector for Scotland, says Culture Secretary
Fiona Hyslop makes the case for culture, putting clear blue water between the cultural policy of the UK and that of Scotland.
Job Ladder
Hamish Glen explains how he progressed through his career
Stability at the heart of plans for Scotland
Creative Scotland has published an action plan to deliver commitments made following the sector’s cries for reform.
Blowing the youth trumpet
The Scottish Brass Band Association has recently devoted resources to developing a successful youth programme. Clair Tomalin descr…
Public to have their say on Creative Scotland
Five meetings across Scotland will inform decisions on the balance between the arts, screen and creative industries.
Free will for legacies to the arts
A free will-writing and amending service is being offered for the month of February to those who choose to leave a legacy to a cul…
Scottish creative places rewarded
Three Scottish communities have been recognised for offering creative opportunities for community involvement. Pathhead in Midloth…
Creative Scotland to update corporate plan
Creative Scotland is working to clarify funding guidance and other communications, and to update its corporate plan after a period…
New home for National Theatre as capital projects get funding boost in Scotland
The refurbished building will be used for artistic, educational and community projects, but will not be a performance space.
Scottish musicians to get fringe benefits from funding body
Music is now supported under the 'Made in Scotland' scheme alongside theatre and dance.
Scotland to host Turner in 2015
The award ceremony will be hosted in Scotland for the first time in 2015.
Creative funding for Scotland
New funding structures and systems will aim to improve the experience of grant applicants and use Lottery money more effectively.
Re-boot for Creative Scotland
New grant-making model for Scotland as Creative Scotland prepares to abandon its funding hierarchy
Glasgow commissions major artwork for Games
A £300,000 project to create a new public artwork has been launched to tie in with the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. V…
Scottish Government support revives brass bands
The number of brass bands in Scotland has almost doubled over the past five years, following a Scottish Government investment thro…
All change at audience agencies
Yorkshire declares independence while Scotland joins forces
New proposals to nurture producer-artist links
Creative Scotland have been advised a new model to help individual artists work with producers.
