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Creative Scotland tried to 'embarrass government' on open funding, says Alan Cumming

SCOTTISH actor Alan Cumming has alleged that Creative Scotland's closure of an open fund for artists was “intended to embarrass” the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

Scottish culture sector to get ‘transformational’ spending boost, Robertson says

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson welcomed a £34 million increase in funding for the sector.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Edinburgh band wins Scottish Album of the Year with debut album Dinny Greet

The Scottish Album of the Year Award ceremony was being held in Stirling for the third year.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

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Arts sector in Scotland at risk of ‘death by slow cuts’, leading figures warn

Exclusive: Heads of organisations say lack of funding clarity and wider policy could cause temporary closures in months

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024

Renowned Scottish music festival launches programme as headliners announced

THE programme for this year's Celtic Connections has been launched, with some of the festival's headline acts being confirmed, including American…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said the Scottish Government wants to “substantially increase” funding for the arts – but could not confirm…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Play explores impact and importance of a guid Scots tongue

BORN and bred in Paisley, Fraser Scott has a “guid Scots tongue in his heid” – but he used to loathe the way he spoke ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2024

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Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

ARTISTS have staged a protest outside Holyrood over the lack of funding for the arts sector, despite the Scottish Government’s U-turn on…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

Eight key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government explained

AFTER the Scottish Government announced a package of £500 million of cuts to balance the books, John Swinney delivered his first Programme for…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

John Swinney confirms 'key' Creative Scotland fund can continue

JOHN Swinney has announced the resources required for Creative Scotland to continue the work of its Open Fund have now been made available.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

I will be 'mindful' of arts funding despite 'difficult choices', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he will be “very mindful” of funding for the arts despite “difficult choices” facing the Scottish Government, after…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2024

Famous Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts

A NUMBER of famous Scottish artists have sent an open letter to urge John Swinney to restore music and arts funding.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024

Protests held on stage at Edinburgh festival over Scottish arts funding cuts

Anger grows over proposed cuts of up to £10m for Creative Scotland affecting freelance artists and performers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Scottish arts sector appeals to ministers over 'highly detrimental' budget cuts

SOME of Scotland’s best-known arts organisations, including the Edinburgh Fringe and the National Jazz Orchestra, have expressed their “grave…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

Scottish arts sector appeals to ministers over ‘devastating’ budget cuts

More than 100 organisations criticise loss of Creative Scotland funding for local artists during Edinburgh festival

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024

Key arts funding cut amid uncertainty over financial support from Scottish Government

ARTS bosses at Creative Scotland have closed a key funding programme amid “uncertainty” over the financial support the organisation receives…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024

Funding hope for outdoor arts organisation Surge ahead of festival

SURGE is a unique organisation. For one, it is the only outdoors arts organisation in Scotland who are a Regular Funded Organisation (RFO) with…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

Creative Scotland says no 'systematic problem' despite explicit project funding

THERE is no systemic problem at Creative Scotland despite the decision to fund a sexually explicit project, MSPs have been told.

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The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Government probes how hardcore sex show received £100k arts funding

National arts agency awarded lottery funding to the explicit live show that outraged parliamentary ministers

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024

Creative Scotland knew project included ‘genital contact’ before awarding funds

CREATIVE Scotland knew a controversial theatre project would include “a scene with genital contact” nine months before almost £85,000 of public…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Cancelled Glasgow book festival Aye Write receives lifeline donation

£65,000 gift will not restore the full, 10-day occasion but organisers say it will make pop-up events possible

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024

Scotland’s artists fear ‘cultural black hole’ after festival and film project cancelled

Calls for Scottish government to increase support grow, following funding cuts to public arts body

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

Scottish authors criticise cancellation of Glasgow literary festival Aye Write

Val McDermid and Douglas Stuart were among many writers to express outrage after Creative Scotland turned down the literary festival funding application

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

'I canna wait': New Scots Scriever announced for year-long residency

A NEW Scots Scriever is set to promote Galloway Scots during a year-long residency with the National Library of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

Cultural traditions across Scotland ‘at risk of being lost’ to time

RESEARCHERS have warned that culture and traditions which have shaped communities across Scotland are at risk of being permanently lost.

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