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Showcasing Scotland's Arts Festivals

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced £1.8 million in grant support for arts and cultural festivals to put the spotlight on artistic talent across the country.   The funding is available to non-profit arts and cultural festivals in Scotland and is designed to help them push creative boundaries and enhance their international reputation on the world stage.  

The Lilt O' The Bonnie Sky

O bonnie sky, wi' azure brow sae clear, Ye lift the weary heart frae earthly care; Your bairnless arch awakes the lark’s sweet cheer, And sets the soul to wander free as air.   When morn unfolds her roseate, gilded light, Ye blush in blooms o’ pink on yon’ green lea; The dew-kist heather trembles at the sight, While earth and heaven dance in harmony.  

Lochaber To Come Alive For Royal National Mòd As 2025 Fringe Programme Launched

Lochaber will come alive with the sights and sounds of Gaelic song, cèilidh music, bagpipes and processions as the Royal National Mòd rolls into the Highlands from 10 - 18 October 2025.   Attendees of the world's largest celebration of Gaelic language and culture are in for a bustling nine days, as events showcasing everything from music, poetry and dances, to exhibitions, book launches, and the region's best food and drink, are unveiled.  

SAVED at Lyth Arts Centre

SAVED, created by internationally renowned performer and workshops leader Graeme Leak (The Spaghetti Western Orchestra), is a sonic exploration through the ordinary moments of everyday life.   The show centres around two rescued 1970s home organs, deconstructed to expose their internal spinning speakers for you to see and hear.  

Public Asked To Inform Independent Review Of Creative Scotland - Eight roundtable discussions to be held across Scotland

Artists and communities across Scotland will be given an opportunity this summer to help inform the independent Review of Creative Scotland.   Eight roundtable discussions will be held across the length and breadth of Scotland this summer to ensure any recommendations are evidence-led and reflect a national perspective on Creative Scotland's role.  

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.  

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.  

Jennie Lee Lecture - Arts For Everyone

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy yesterday (Thursday 20 February 2025) made an inaugural lecture marking the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white paper.   In 2019, as Britain tore itself apart over Brexit, against a backdrop of growing nationalism, anger and despair I sat down with the film director Danny Boyle to talk about the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.  

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.