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Return Of Edinburgh's Hogmanay New Year's Day Events Programme

First Footin' - free New Year's Day live music trail returns with expanded programme featuring Karine Polwart, Valtos, Dead Pony, Mama Terra and more.   Invitation to join 200-strong community choir for St Giles' Cathedreal performance.  

Minister Urges Live Music Industry To Introduce Voluntary Ticket Levy To Protect Grassroots Venues

Creative Industries Minister Sir Chris Bryant MP calls on live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy on stadiums and arenas to protect grassroots music sector, including venues, festivals, artists and promoters.   Creative Industries Minister calls on industry to introduce levy on stadium and arena tickets.  

Living Culture Celebrated At National Conference

Living culture and traditions embedded in Scotland's rich and diverse communities have been recognised and celebrated at a lively, thought-provoking day-long conference.   Prompted by the UK's June ratification of UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, over one hundred heritage professionals, cultural advocates, practitioners and public bodies from across Scotland and beyond gathered at Perthshire's Birnam Arts.  

Funding For UK's Growth-driving Creative Industries Confirmed In The Budget

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the government's commitment to support the creative industries - as part of the Industrial Strategy - recognising the key role it can play in economic growth.   Budget funding to help thousands of creative businesses grow across the UK.  

Drama Workshops With Wick Players

Introduction to the basics of acting on stage and improvisation.   For ages 11 - 16.  

2025 Mòd Goes To Lochaber

The Mòd provides a world-wide platform to showcase of our rich Gaelic and cultural talent and heritage.  10 - 18 October 2025.  

The Nuclear And Caithness Archive Collection Of Thurso Players Programmes And Posters

Thurso Players was formed in 1950 following the closing of the Thurso Dramatic Society, Thurso Dramatic Club and earlier Caithness drama groups that can be traced back to the 1890s.   Despite the logistical problems of finding rehearsal and performance spaces the Players thrived, and in 1959 founder member Robin Sinclair offered a building in the old mill complex - if they could make it safe and watertight, which eventually over two to three decades later they were able to.  

Stability For The Culture Sector In Scotland - Further detail to be confirmed in budget

The culture sector needs to have stable and supportive financial arrangements in place in order to fulfil its potential, the Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said.   In a letter to the Chair of Creative Scotland, Mr Robertson reiterated the Scottish Government's support for the arts and culture sector.  

A Highland Spaceport Fantasy - From The Province Of The Cat by George Gunn

George Gunn has a play about the rocket range in Sutherland touring - The Fallen Angels of the Moine.   A serious subject but surprisingly injected with many humerous points.  

Review Of Creative Scotland By Scottish Government - Sudden Reversal Of Cuts Policy

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced a review of Creative Scotland to ensure its operations and structure are optimal to the needs of the culture sector, as part of this year's Programme for Government.   The review, which will be the first since the public body’s establishment in 2010, will examine Creative Scotland’s remit and functions as a funding body, and how the overall impact of planned increases in levels of public funding can be maximised to support sustainability in the sector and in participation in the arts.