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Creative Scotland supports the cultural and creative sectors across all parts of Scotland. We support culture and creativity in Scotland as a development organisation, a funder, an advocate, and as a public body that seeks to influence others to increase opportunity and maximise the impact our resources can offer.

As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we are sponsored by Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers, with funding from both the Scottish Government and the National Lottery.

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    The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide

    An insightful and engaging resource for artists, makers, writers and other creatives working freelance in Scotland, now updated for 2026/27.

  • A vibrant and artistic landscape features a mountain range against a glowing sunset. The sky transitions from pink to orange, reflecting on a calm lake surrounded by rocky shore. Transparent geometric shapes overlay the scene, adding layers of blue and red hues to the mountains.

    Showcasing Scotland

    Projects that showcase Scotland's arts, screen and creative industries to the rest of the world.

  • A diverse group of people, about twenty in number, pose together with smiles and peace signs in a spacious dance studio featuring mirrored walls and wooden beams. The individuals, dressed in casual, colourful attire, huddle closely, exuding a lively and joyful atmosphere.

    Open Funding

    One of our key funding routes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by organisations, artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland.

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    Research

    View research and evaluation reports produced by Creative Scotland and external organisations, or sign up for our dedicated research newsletter, the Research Round Up.

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    Read our Climate Emergency and Sustainability Plan

  • Multi-Year Funding

    Funding for creative and cultural organisations - supporting core costs and programmes of work.

  • Targeted Funding

    Targeted Funds exist to support specific activities - learn more about what's available.

  • Culture Collective

    Designed to place creativity at the centre of community development.

Latest News

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    Crowds gather in Melrose for the opening day of a star-studded Borders Book Festival

    9 June 2026

  • Applications open for £758,000 Youth Arts Open Fund

    9 June 2026

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    Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival Reveals Full 2026 Programme

    4 June 2026

  • Open Call Launches for International Touring & Environmental Responsibility Programme

    4 June 2026

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