Arts, culture and heritage

£1.25 million funding for vital community resource.

This report presents the findings from the National Islands Plan Survey. The research explores perceptions of island life in relation to the strategic objectives set out in the National Islands Plan.

Supporting digital innovation within cultural businesses.

Enriching lives through poetry.

The report and recommendations for this review set out current areas of bilateral cooperation and identify opportunities for cooperation and joint initiatives in new areas, which are devolved to Scotland, over the next 5 years from 2021 to 2025.

The Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia requested a public engagement took place to assist them in their scrutiny of proposals to relocate the Stone of Destiny to Perth. This report presents analysis of the responses to the public engagement exercise.

Iconic symbol to be moved to Perth.

Emergency funding announced.

Financial aid package agreed.

New fund to launch.

Guidance in place for sector to safely start welcoming visitors.

£38 million for high growth companies.

Dedicated £10 million fund announced.

New group set up to deliver Culture Strategy.

Backing for world’s largest performing arts festival.

Strengthening a sector which transforms lives.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Visual representation of the vision included in the culture strategy, together with a summary of actions.

UK Government not to negotiate ongoing participation in cultural programme.

Bid to resolve immigration issues for performers.

Improved access to big screen.

Helping homeless and lonely over the festive period.  

We would welcome your views on the potential creation of two historic marine protected areas, as part of the Scottish Marine Protected Area (MPA) network.

£395k to promote Roman heritage in the south of Scotland. 

Policy Statement launch.

Our vision and priorities for the creative industries in Scotland.

Scottish orchestra to take centre stage.

Summary of key themes to emerge from the consultation to gather the public's views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.

This report summarises results from an omnibus survey on public attitudes towards fireworks in Scotland.

Desk-based review of evidence on the impact of fireworks, in the context of international legislation and regulations.

This sets out the Scottish Government's response to the recommendations contained in the Jarvie Report 2019.

Scotland’s national poet contributes to permanent tribute.

Home Secretary invited to join discussion on immigration issues for performers

Professor’s influence marked in Perthshire event.

Pipes and drums still thriving across the generations

Partnership working proposed to protect A-listed building.

Minister announces event funding at international ceremony in Bilbao.

Funding announced to support worldwide cultural partnerships.

Glasgow festival to receive further government funds.

Analysis report setting out the detailed findings of the public consultation on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.

Report summarising the key themes raised by respondents to the public consultation on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.

Report summarising analysis of the feedback to the public consultation on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.

2018 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI) on Scotland’s international reputation.

Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.

Two year annual report on National Theatre of Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ballet, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Opera.

Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.

Backing for museum in its first year.

Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.

£5 million to support affected businesses.

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Production Growth Fund unlocks £60m in wider economic benefits.

Concern over STV restructure plans.  

First courses begin in Scotland.

Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.

Repairs and conservation of historic building now compete.

3D model of Great Polish Map of Scotland launched.

£200,000 funding to increase inclusion.

Company to continue during Year of Young People.

Celebrating French contribution to Edinburgh International Festival.

2018-19 Expo funding unveiled.

Findings from an online survey of young people aged 8 to 26.

£1.5m towards Citizens Theatre redevelopment.

Fund to be made available to Glasgow event for first time.

Proposal for screen unit approved.

Culture Secretary comments.

John Byrne painting to raise funds for charities.

Rogues Gallery unveiled.

Tabhartas bliadhnail air a ghairm leis an LPM airson seasmhachd a’ Mhòid a dhìon.  

£5 million towards Burrell Collection refurbishment project.

Parliament debate secures consensus.

Short report summarising the key findings from the Scottish household survey 2016: annual report.

Results from the 2016 edition of the continuous survey based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland.

Assessment of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology and its impact on our aims for equality.

Full report of the culture sector gathering at Glasgow Women’s Library held on 26 June 2017.

Report summarising key themes from a culture sector gathering at Glasgow Women’s Library held on 26 June 2017.

Culture Secretary gives financial commitment.

People to have say in the design of their area.

£16.7m increase in production spend in Scotland.

Public events in Paisley, Dumfries and Galashiels.

Information, key questions and a feedback form which can be used to host a Culture Conversation which will shape the development of a culture strategy for Scotland.

Historic Environment Scotland properties in Dumfries and Galloway see 41% rise

Five-year programme to maximise cultural and economic impact.  

40 obair ùr an dùil bhon phròiseact

Project expected to create 40 jobs

DFM praises project to close the poverty-related gap.

Treasured artefacts displayed together for the first time

Scottish explorer celebrated.

Strengthening cultural, economic and diplomatic ties.

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop addresses an event at Glasgow Women's Library.

Rise in island visitor numbers.

Call for auditorium to be included in City Region Deal.