Arts, culture and heritage
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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