Building a New Scotland: Culture in an independent Scotland
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for culture in an independent Scotland.
Arts, culture and sport
Policies
Featured
Programme for Government 2024-25: Serving Scotland
First Minister John Swinney announced his first Programme for Government on 4 September 2024.
A Culture Strategy for Scotland
A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.
Publications
Consultations
Cruise ship levy: consultation
27 February 2025
UEFA EURO 2028 Commercial Rights Protection: consultation analysis - easy read
11 October 2024
UEFA EURO 2028 Commercial Rights Protection: consultation analysis - final report
11 October 2024
Statistics and research
Culture sector support needs survey
19 May 2025
Cultural engagement in Scotland 2023: Scottish Household Survey findings
18 December 2024
Cultural engagement in Scotland: insights from people's experiences
27 November 2024
News
Strengthening Gaelic and Scots education
Legislation to strengthen language support.
£5.5 million for ‘Extra Time’ partnership with Scottish Football Association
Funding boost for activities clubs for children from low income families.
Supporting Gaelic’s growth
Funding for schools and cultural projects.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Angus Robertson MSP
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
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Jenny Gilruth MSP