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Boost For Gaelic Broadcasting - Supporting Gaelic Dramas

Gaelic language broadcasting is to receive an additional £1.8 million to help build on the success of BBC Alba's crime thriller An t-Eilean.   The increase is contained in the Scottish Government's 2025/26 Budget and raises total funding for MG ALBA (the Gaelic Media Service) to £14.8 million in the upcoming financial year.  

Regional Growth To Be Boosted By £67 Million For Culture Projects

Growth in jobs, tourism and regional regeneration to be ushered in by funding for major cultural projects across the UK.   egional growth and regeneration will get a much-needed boost as 10 major culture projects across the UK will receive more than £67 million, the government confirmed this week.  

Major Investment To Boost Growth And Cement Britain's Place As Cultural Powerhouse

Over £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector in major boost for growth.   Intervention is next step of Government's Plan for Change to help boost local economies and increase opportunities to gain creative skills.  

UK Government To Invest £2.6 Million In V&a Dundee

Scottish Secretary confirms £2.6 million for V&A Dundee - investment on top of £20 million for Dundee regeneration projects.   V&A Dundee is to receive £2.6 million in UK Government capital funding.  

A Landmark Year Ahead For Lyth Arts

2025 promises to be a vibrant and transformative year for LAC as we bring bold creative experiences and meaningful community engagement to the far north of Scotland.  From historic collaborations to touring theatre and family-friendly activities, our upcoming programme is set to inspire and connect audiences of all ages.  

The National Archives To Establish New Hub For Community-led Research In The Cultural Heritage Sector

Staff working in galleries, libraries, archives and museums around the UK will soon be able to ask The National Archives for help funding community-led research projects, following a generous £1 million award by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).   The project, known as Spaces, Places and Belonging, will help a wider range of people engage with cultural organisations.  

Creative Scotland multi-year funding: Ministerial statement

Statement made by Angus Robertson MSP, Culture Secretary to Parliament on Thursday 30 January 2025.   Presiding Officer, thank you for the opportunity to address parliament today regarding Creative Scotland's Multi-Year Funding programme and today's announcement of successful applicants.  

Culture Secretary Speech At The Creative Industries Growth Summit

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech on government plans to grow the creative industries, at the Creative Industries Growth Summit in Gateshead.   Welcome to the first Creative Industries Growth Summit.  

Kate Young Trio At British Legion Club Thurso

Growing up immersed within a Folk music background in Edinburgh, Kate Young has emerged as one Scotland's most innovative composers and musicians.   Her recently released album, Umbelliferæ, is largely inspired by plantlore and the traditional uses of wildflowers from across the UK.  

Celtic Connections Banishes Winter Blues In Glasgow

Celtic Connections in partnership with Innis & Gunn will transform Glasgow into a global epicentre of traditional, folk, world and roots music, at the premier winter festival underway with household names, secret line ups, debut performances, unique collaborations and the piloting of a new venue.   The UNESCO City of Music will welcome "the music of the people" to the biggest possible stages for thousands to enjoy over the next 18 days as the 32nd edition of the world-renowned festival, delivered by Glasgow Life, gears up to do what it does best - banish the January blues.