Scottish government announces review of Creative Scotland
Arts funding body to be reviewed for the first time since it was founded to 'ensure it meets the needs of the sector'.
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Musicians join voices condemning cultural budget handling
In an open letter, Scottish musicians have called on First Minister John Swinney, to confirm funding for Creative Scotland to…
Scotland’s museums and galleries face funding gap
Evidence submitted to Holyrood details how Scottish museums and galleries are facing funding disadvantages compared to the rest of…
Creative Scotland axes fund amid budget uncertainty
Creative Scotland CEO Iain Munro said closing the Open Fund for Individuals was “unavoidable” due to uncertainty…
Nandy pledges Labour will foster Scottish creative talent
On a visit to Edinburgh, the Culture Secretary paid tribute to "the magic" of the city's festivals but did not ackno…
Poll finds Scots support corporate sponsorship
A survey of people living in Scotland found the majority support the creative sector being sponsored by the finance industry. Two…
Scotland plans formal strategic partnership to support festivals
Scottish Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has promised that government and public bodies will work with the nation’s arts f…
Hope for Fringe venue threatened with closure
The charity that runs one of the best-known Edinburgh Fringe venues has announced it is close to securing a three-year lease for t…
Scottish arts festival blasts ‘dire’ funding process
The leader of a successful arts festival in Scotland has criticised arts funding processes after the festival missed out on fundin…
Mental health at the Fringe is no laughing matter
The Edinburgh Fringe can be an intense, overwhelming experience. It’s the heart of thousands of artists’ performance c…
Gender-critical authors demand apology from Scottish literary chief
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Book Trust has been called on to apologise after describing two gender-critical authors a…
Edinburgh Fringe announces JetBlue sponsorship deal
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has revealed a new sponsorship deal with JetBlue. The deal involves JetBlue supporting the Fring…
Glasgow launches six-year cultural strategy
Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024-30 sets out the plans to support and promote culture in the city.
Scottish galleries affirm ongoing Baillie Gifford sponsorship
National Galleries of Scotland (NSG) has put out a statement online saying will continue its relationship with sponsor Baillie Gif…
Glasgow theatre in ‘imminent danger of liquidation’
Glasgow's renowned Citizens Theatre in the Gorbals area of the city is facing a funding shortfall of as much as £8m, cau…
Citizens Theatre awarded £2m towards completing renovation
Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has secured an extra £2m towards an ongoing refurbishment of the B-listed Victorian venue, the c…
Scottish arts leaders urge earlier funding decisions
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has been warned not to leave decisions over allocating culture funding until December,…
Scottish Opera partners with stroke charity
The online singing, songwriting and breath control sessions are aimed at helping people with aphasia improve their confidence arou…
Holyrood rejects inquiry into Glasgow School of Art fires
The Scottish government will not support calls for a public inquiry into two fires that caused extensive damage to Glasgow School…
Scottish Funding Council cuts grants to university museums
University museums, galleries, and collections in Scotland are facing a 20% reduction in the grants they receive from the funding…
Concern expressed over axing of Scotland’s Culture Minister
First Minister John Swinney's decision to axe Scotland's Minister for Culture is causing concern in Edinburgh's festiv…
Creative Scotland accused of misleading MSPs
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has demanded "a very full and comprehensive explanation from Creative Scotland&quo…
Popular Edinburgh Fringe venue put up for sale
One of the best-known Edinburgh Fringe venues has been put up for sale. The Herald reports that Oesselmann Estate Limited, owners…
Theatre Clwyd boss calls for breakdown of UK funding borders
Arts leaders from the devolved nations have called for the establishment of an arts fund dedicated to UK and international touring…
