Increased Airts Fundin Appens Doors for Scots Language Creators

In a significant move fur the airts an culture sector, the Scottish Government haes annoonced an additional £34 million in fundin as pairt o the draft Scottish Budget fur 2025-26. This substantial boost, described by Culture Secretary Angus Robertson as “gemm-chyngin,” is set tae support airtists an cultural organisations ower Scotland like naethin afore. Amang the allocations, £20 million will gang throu Creative Scotland’s multi-year fundin program, promisin tae benefit the lairgest nummer o airtists an organisations on record.

While the Scots Language wisnae explicitly addressed in the government’s annooncement, this omission disnae indicate that warks maun be created anely in English. On the contrary, the absence o sic a restriction presents a wunnerfu opportunity fur Scots Language creators. The new fundin landscape encourages airtists tae explore their linguistic heritage ithoot the pressure tae conform tae English staundarts.

The influx o resoorces will back a myriad o creative projects, enhancin support fur Screen Scotland, the National Performin Companies, an a doublin o Festivals EXPO fundin. Furthermair, the Culture Collective program will be revitalised wi a £4 million investment aimed at enrichin Scottish communities an nurturin individual airtists. This financial support unnerscores a dedication tae inclusivity an the celebration o Scotland’s diverse cultural narratives.

As airtists begin tae seize this opportunity, thae warkin in Scots can confidently share their unique vyces ithin the vibrant fabric o Scotland’s airtistic community. This fundin no ainly fosters creativity but enriches the representation o Scotland’s cultural identity, pavin the wey fur aw creators—whether they express themsels in English, Scots, or ither languages—tae flourish in a supportive environment.

The annooncement merks a pivotal moment, promisin no juist financial support but a cultural reaffirmation that aw forms o airtistic expression are valued an essential.