Increased Airts Fundin Opens Doors for Scots Leid Creators

In a significant move for da airts an culture sector, da Scottish Government his annoonced an additional £34 million in fundin as pairt o da draft Scottish Budget for 2025-26. Dis 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 da allocations, £20 million will gang throu Creative Scotland’s multi-year fundin program, promis tae benefit da lairgest nummer o airtists an organisations on record.

While da Scots Leid wisna explicitly addressed in da government’s annooncement, dis omission disna indicate dat warks maun be created anely in English. On da contrary, da absence o sic a restriction presents a wunnerfu opportunity for Scots Leid creators. Da new fundin landscape encourages airtists tae explore deir linguistic heritage ithoot da pressure tae conform tae English standarts.

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

As airtists begin tae seize dis opportunity, dose warkin in Scots can confidently share deir unique vyces ithin da vibrant fabric o Scotland’s airtistic community. Dis fundin nae ainly fosters creativity but enriches da representation o Scotland’s cultural identity, pavin da wey for aa creators—whither dey express demsels in English, Scots, or ither leids—to flourish in a supportive environment.

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