Increased Airts Fundin Opens Doors for Scots Leid Creators

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

Fyle the Scots Leid wisna explicitly addressed in e government’s annooncement, iss omission disna indicate aat warks maun be created anely in English. On e contrary, e absence o sic a restriction presents a wonderfu opportunity for Scots Leid creators. E new fundin landscape encourages airtists tae explore their linguistic heritage ithoot e pressure tae conform tae English standarts.

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

As airtists begin tae seize iss opportunity, thae warkin in Scots can confidently share their unique vyces ithin e vibrant fabric o Scotland’s airtistic community. Iss fundin nae ainly fosters creativity but enriches e representation o Scotland’s cultural identity, pavin e wey for aa creators—fither they express themsels in English, Scots, or ither leids—to flourish in a supportive environment.

E annooncement merks a pivotal moment, promisin nae juist financial support but a cultural reaffirmation aat aa forms o airtistic expression are valued an essential.