Arts, culture and heritage
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Creative Industries Leadership Group: working group reports and Ministerial response – March 2022
Two reports produced by working groups of the Creative Industries Leadership Group presented in March 2022 on skills and resilience, accompanied by the Scottish Government response, shared with the group in June 2022.
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Increased funding for arts and culture
Hundreds of individuals and organisations to benefit.
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Scotland’s national poet appointed
Poet and author Dr Peter Mackay has been appointed as Scotland’s next Makar.
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Cultural engagement in Scotland: what is it and why does it matter?
This report provides evidence on cultural engagement in Scotland from 2019 - 2024. It draws on a range of data, from both the Scottish Household Survey and qualitative research, to explore attitudes and behaviours for different people and places across Scotland.
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Cultural engagement in Scotland: insights from people's experiences
This report provides insights into people's experiences and perceptions of culture and creativity. It draws on data from an online 'free-text' survey that was designed to provide wider context to the data that is available through the Scottish Household Survey.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic report: SG response
Our response to the recommendations made by the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Freagairt Riaghaltas na h-Alba ri Aithisg na Buidhne-obrach Geàrr-ùine air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig
Freagairt Riaghaltas na h-Alba ri molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Geàrr-ùine air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig
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Growing Gaelic in the Highlands
Funding for cultural centre project.
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National Park consultation
Extended time to comment on proposal for Galloway to become a National Park.
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Stability for the culture sector
Further detail to be confirmed in budget.
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National Islands Plan: Implementation Route Map 2024
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029 - easy read
Easy read version of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29. The Adaptation Plan sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change from 2024 to 2029.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029
Sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change. This Adaptation Plan sets out actions from 2024 to 2029.
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Review of Creative Scotland
Ensuring a sustainable culture sector.
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World Heritage status for Flow Country
UNESCO recognise global importance of its natural habitat.
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Scottish Connections Fund applications now open
£50,000 available for projects to support Scotland’s diaspora.
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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: final impact assessment report update
This impact assessment report update relates to our planning guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods which was produced to support the implementation of the policy framework within the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: planning guidance
The guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods aims to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods which prioritise environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy - Gaelic Version
’S e amas na ro-innleachd taic a chur ri roinn cultair is chruthachail na h-Alba a bhith ceangailte aig ìre na cruinne gus an coilean i a h-amasan is comasan eadar-nàiseanta, is a bhith a’ cur ri math cultarail, sòisealta, eaconamach is àrainneachd na h-Alba tro a h-obair eadar-nàiseanta.
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Culture strategy for Scotland: action plan - easy read
An easy to read translation of the action plan supporting the culture strategy for Scotland.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2023
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.
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Helping Scotland’s culture and creative sector shine on the world stage
New strategy to support international ambitions.
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Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy
This strategy aims to support Scotland's culture and creative sector to be globally connected with the means and opportunities to achieve its international ambitions and potential, and contribute to Scotland’s cultural, social, economic and environmental wellbeing through its international work.
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Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy - EasyRead version
An EasyRead version of Inspiring Connections: Scotland’s International Culture Strategy.
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International Culture Strategy: Partial Business Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)
A partial Business Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) to support the development of an International Culture Strategy.
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International culture strategy: equality impact assessment
Findings from an equality impact assessment of our international culture strategy.
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response - child-friendly version
This report explains how the Scottish Government (SG) is responding to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s concluding observations. These were published in 2023. This document will tell you about some of the things we are doing to make things better for children and their families in Scotland
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Scottish Languages Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Building a New Scotland: Culture in an independent Scotland - Easy Read
Easy read version of the Scottish Government's vision for culture in an independent Scotland.
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Empire, Slavery and Scotland's Museums steering group recommendations: Scottish Government Response
This publication is the Scottish Government response to the recommendations set out in the Empire, Slavery and Scotland’s Museums steering group’s report in 2022.
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Scottish Languages Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Summary for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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A Culture Strategy for Scotland: Action Plan
A Culture Strategy for Scotland was published in 2020 and its vision and values remain important. This action plan provides detail on how we will deliver the ambitions of Culture Strategy.
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International culture strategy: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the public consultation for the international culture strategy.
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International culture strategy: consultation analysis - executive summary - easy read
Analysis of responses to the public consultation for the international culture strategy.
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Scottish Household Survey 2022: Key Findings
Selected findings from the 2022 Scottish Household Survey, organised by topic area.
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Scottish islands: data overview 2023
This report gives a snapshot of Scotland's island-level data as collated in the new Scottish Islands Data Dashboard and draws out key findings relating to each of the strategic objective topic areas set out in the National Islands Plan.
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Supporting innovation
Funding for public libraries.
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Support for Scotland’s museums
£500,000 fund towards capital costs and resilience.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation
We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Buidheann-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig: Aithisg do Rùnaire a' Chaibineit airson Ionmhas is na h-Eaconamaidh
Aithisg air molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: report
A report to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy containing the recommendations of the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Scottish Languages Bill (Scots version) - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
External analysis o responses submittit tae the Scots Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scots Languages Bill.
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Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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£1.8 million for Scotland’s world-class arts festivals
Expo Fund to support additional organisations.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Scotland's Year of Stories 2022: equality impact assessment
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 showcased Scotland’s strongest culture, tourism and events assets and other key aspects of society by creating a collaborative platform for partners to work together and maximise benefits. The report highlights evidence, opportunities and actions to boost equality.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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National Events Strategy Review: Easy Read version
Easy Read version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's National Events Strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation - Gaelic version
Gaelic version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation
Scotland's National events strategy is being reviewed and updated. This will extend its term to the end of 2035. This survey provides everyone with a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry the chance to shape the sector’s updated strategy.
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National events strategy review: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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Scottish Budget Bill passed
Further support for councils, culture sector and island ferries.
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Scotland’s international reputation grows
Natural Beauty, Tourism and Governance score highly in new survey.
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Flexible planning rules
New measures to boost hospitality and town centre recovery.
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International culture strategy: survey - easy read
We are seeking views to inform the development of a strategy to support the international aspirations and potential of Scotland’s culture sector.
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International culture strategy: survey
We are seeking views to inform the development of a strategy to support the international aspirations and potential of Scotland’s culture sector.
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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Additional funding for three 75th anniversary Edinburgh festivals
Celebrating Scotland’s world-leading cultural brands.
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Scottish golf backed by £3m funding
Minister highlights benefits of support for unprecedented summer of golf.
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National Partnership for Culture: Workshop 3 –culture and education information paper
Information Paper for the meeting of the National Partnership for Culture on culture and education held in July 2021.
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Further support for culture recovery
Culture and events sectors to benefit from £16 million
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Support for Scotland’s international festivals
Expo fund recipients announced.
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Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey
Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.
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Scottish Government support for library projects
Winning bids announced.
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£21 million to support culture and events
Additional funds for organisations and freelancers.
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New television studio to grow sector
Kelvin Hall will host major TV broadcasters and production companies.
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Lifeline for libraries
More than £1 million of funding allocated.
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Funding for libraries to re-open
£1.25 million funding for vital community resource.
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National Islands Plan Survey: final report
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.
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Scotland's Creative Digital Initiative
Supporting digital innovation within cultural businesses.
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Celebrating Scotland’s Makar
Enriching lives through poetry.
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Stone of Destiny - future location: public engagement report
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.
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The Stone of Destiny
Iconic symbol to be moved to Perth.
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Supporting Scottish culture and heritage
Emergency funding announced.
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Supporting National Trust for Scotland jobs
Financial aid package agreed.
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Vital support for museums and galleries
New fund to launch.
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Cultural venues start to re-open
Guidance in place for sector to safely start welcoming visitors.
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Investing in Scotland’s entrepreneurs and innovators
£38 million for high growth companies.
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Lifeline support for Performing Arts Venues
Dedicated £10 million fund announced.
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National Partnership for Culture
New group set up to deliver Culture Strategy.
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Support for Fringe Society
Backing for world’s largest performing arts festival.
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A Culture Strategy for Scotland
Strengthening a sector which transforms lives.
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Culture Strategy: vision and summary of actions
Visual representation of the vision included in the culture strategy, together with a summary of actions.
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Response to decision to end participation in Creative Europe
UK Government not to negotiate ongoing participation in cultural programme.
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Culture Secretary hosts Festivals Visa Summit
Bid to resolve immigration issues for performers.
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Cinema projects land £800,000 boost
Improved access to big screen.
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Library opens on Christmas Day
Helping homeless and lonely over the festive period.
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Proposal to designate two historic marine protected areas: consultation
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.
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Funding for Melrose Museum
£395k to promote Roman heritage in the south of Scotland.
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Strengthening Scotland's creative industries
Policy Statement launch.
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Creative industries: policy statement
Our vision and priorities for the creative industries in Scotland.
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Funding announced for tour to Japan
Scottish orchestra to take centre stage.
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Fireworks in Scotland: analysis of responses to consultation
Summary of key themes to emerge from the consultation to gather the public's views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.
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Public attitudes towards fireworks in Scotland: representative omnibus survey
This report summarises results from an omnibus survey on public attitudes towards fireworks in Scotland.
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Fireworks legislation and impacts: international evidence review
Desk-based review of evidence on the impact of fireworks, in the context of international legislation and regulations.
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Sport in Scotland report: response
This sets out the Scottish Government's response to the recommendations contained in the Jarvie Report 2019.
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Queensferry Crossing artwork
Scotland’s national poet contributes to permanent tribute.
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Call for UK Government to attend Festivals Visa Summit
Home Secretary invited to join discussion on immigration issues for performers
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Influential historian celebrated
Professor’s influence marked in Perthshire event.
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Culture Secretary honoured as Chieftain of the World Pipe Band Championships
Pipes and drums still thriving across the generations
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Future of St Peter's Seminary
Partnership working proposed to protect A-listed building.
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Culture to strengthen Scotland’s global links
Minister announces event funding at international ceremony in Bilbao.
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International Creative Ambition Programme
Funding announced to support worldwide cultural partnerships.
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Expo funding for Celtic Connections
Glasgow festival to receive further government funds.
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Culture strategy for Scotland consultation: analysis of responses - full report
Analysis report setting out the detailed findings of the public consultation on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.
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Culture strategy for Scotland consultation: analysis of responses - key themes
Report summarising the key themes raised by respondents to the public consultation on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.
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Culture strategy for Scotland consultation: analysis of responses - summary
Report summarising analysis of the feedback to the public consultation on a draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.
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Prisoners of War exhibition opens
Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.
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Digital-first census for 2021
For the first time in 2021, people in Scotland will be encouraged to fill out their census questionnaire primarily online.
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William Wallace letter on display
Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.
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Financial support for V&A Dundee
Backing for museum in its first year.
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Malicious Mischief?
Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.
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Glasgow Fire Recovery Fund
£5 million to support affected businesses.
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Investing in screen success
Production Growth Fund unlocks £60m in wider economic benefits.
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Importance of local news
Concern over STV restructure plans.
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Film and TV school opens doors
First courses begin in Scotland.
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Scotland's population continues to increase
Issued on behalf of National Records of Scotland.
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Restoring Bute House
Repairs and conservation of historic building now compete.
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Strengthening Scottish-Polish ties
3D model of Great Polish Map of Scotland launched.
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Improving digital skills
£200,000 funding to increase inclusion.
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Support for Scottish Youth Theatre
Company to continue during Year of Young People.
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Most popular names in Scotland
Olivia and Jack remain the most popular baby names in Scotland, and Smith, Brown and Wilson the three top surnames.
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French connections
Celebrating French contribution to Edinburgh International Festival.
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Supporting Scotland's world-class festivals
2018-19 Expo funding unveiled.
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Young people's participation in out of school activities: research findings
Findings from an online survey of young people aged 8 to 26.
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Backing for historic theatre
£1.5m towards Citizens Theatre redevelopment.
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EXPO Fund to include Celtic Connections
Fund to be made available to Glasgow event for first time.
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Blueprint for screen success
Proposal for screen unit approved.
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Announcement of UK City of Culture 2021
Culture Secretary comments.
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First Minister's Christmas card unveiled
John Byrne painting to raise funds for charities.
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Culture Secretary comments on Dundee 2023 bid
Cabinet Secretary's comments follow the decision by the European Commission that the UK participation in the European Capital of Culture action may not be possible.
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Picturing Scotland's criminal past
Rogues Gallery unveiled.
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Maoineachadh airson a' Mhòid Nàiseanta
Tabhartas bliadhnail air a ghairm leis an LPM airson seasmhachd a’ Mhòid a dhìon.
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Backing for Burrell
£5 million towards Burrell Collection refurbishment project.
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Cross-party support for Paisley and Dundee Culture bids
Parliament debate secures consensus.
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Scottish Government backs Paisley 2021 bid
Culture Secretary gives financial commitment.
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Designing communities
People to have say in the design of their area.
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Record spend on film and TV production
£16.7m increase in production spend in Scotland.
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Culture conversations
Public events in Paisley, Dumfries and Galashiels.
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Rise in visitor numbers to historic sites
Historic Environment Scotland properties in Dumfries and Galloway see 41% rise
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Extra £10m for Edinburgh Festivals
Five-year programme to maximise cultural and economic impact.
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Maoineachadh airson ionad Gàidhlig
40 obair ùr an dùil bhon phròiseact
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Funding for Gaelic Centre
Project expected to create 40 jobs
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Raising attainment takes centre stage
DFM praises project to close the poverty-related gap.
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Famous Scots from the Past
Treasured artefacts displayed together for the first time
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David Livingstone Centre revamp
Scottish explorer celebrated.
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Culture Secretary heads to Irish capital
Strengthening cultural, economic and diplomatic ties.
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The lure of ancient history
Rise in island visitor numbers.
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Proposal for new Edinburgh performance venue
Call for auditorium to be included in City Region Deal.
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