Creative industries
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2024
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 2024 reporting year.
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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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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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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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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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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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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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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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Building a New Scotland: Culture in an independent Scotland
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for culture in an independent Scotland.
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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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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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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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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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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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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Funding boost for science centres
Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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Brexit impact on computer games industry
Minister discusses concerns with industry leaders and academics.
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Celebrating cultural links with Canada
£80,000 to support creative collaboration.
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Film and TV school opens doors
First courses begin in Scotland.
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New jobs at film and TV company
Grant to help build on screen success story.
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Film fund generates £17.5m for economy
Additional £250k will strengthen screen sector growth.
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Belladrum record label a hit
Independent label receives funding for digital release of first artist
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Scottish Ballet outreach
First Minister meets young Scottish students and ballet dancers.
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Funding for festivals
Expo investment in Scottish talent unveiled.
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New TV channel for Scotland
Culture Secretary responds to BBC announcement
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Strengthening support for creative sector
Creative Industry Advisory Group members and first meeting announced.
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Press regulation
Culture Secretary sets out Scotland’s position on press regulation.
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Brexit threatens creative industries
Preserving benefits of Single Market vital.
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Enhanced funding for Edinburgh's festivals
Extra £300k to commemorate 70th anniversary of capital’s founding festivals.
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Creative Industries Advisory Group established
Helping grow Scotland’s creative industries.
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Funding to boost film and TV production
Additional £1.25m to attract major productions and grow creative economy.
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Record £52.7m spend on film and TV production
Fiona Hyslop: ‘all eyes are on Scotland’
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Funding for North creative industries
Economy Secretary confirms EU support at Convention of Highlands and Islands.
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Life for people in Scotland in 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.