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
All you need to know about our Programme for Government which sets out the actions we will take in the coming year and beyond.
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
Culture Fair Work Taskforce minutes: November 2025
10 December 2025
Culture Fair Work Taskforce minutes: October 2025
10 December 2025
Royal and Ancient (R & A) Golf Club correspondence: FOI release
10 December 2025
Consultations
Football Banning Orders: consultation
01 December 2025
Historic Marine Protected Areas - designation proposals: consultation report
11 August 2025
Cruise ship levy: consultation
27 February 2025
Statistics and research
Making the Case for Nature: insights from Scotland's Natural Capital analyses
26 September 2025
Satisfaction with Local Authority Cultural Services in Scotland (2024)
25 September 2025
Scottish Islands Data Overview (2025)
09 September 2025
News
Connecting communities
Eleven local projects to receive arts funding.
Driving economic growth in Gaelic areas
Initiative launched to help businesses and boost local economies.
Independent Culture Fair Work Taskforce
16 recommendations to improve working conditions in the creative industries.
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