Scotland news

Carey takes oldest literary award

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:57:37 +0100

John Carey and AS Byatt have been names as the winners of Britain's oldest literary award.

Exhibition calls for craft makers

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:34:55 +0100

Craft makers have been encouraged to come forward to help contribute to an exhibition in Edinburgh.

International speaker to attend AGM

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:08:02 +0100

Craftscotland is to welcome its first international speaker at its AGM this year.

Glasgow Boys 'curator's choice'

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:04:48 +0100

Curator Jean Walsh has explored the highlights of an exhibition at the Kelvingrove.

Craft events launched in Edinburgh

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:15:31 +0100

Edinburgh Festival's craft events have begun this month.

Edinburgh Fringe kicks off

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:08:53 +0100

The Edinburgh Fringe launched this weekend in Scotland's capital.

Craft Scotland welcomes interns

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:07:46 +0100

Craft Scotland has welcomed two new interns to the office team.

Engage hosts creative networking

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:44:27 +0100

A creative networking event is to be hosted in the north-east of Scotland.

Creative entrepreneurs win funding

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:24:32 +0100

Creative entrepreneurs in Scotland have been given thousands of pounds in funding.

Creative industries opportunity

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:09:37 +0100

An event in Scotland is offering students and non-professionals a way into the sector.

Edinburgh Festival consultation review announced

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:27:07 +0100

The Fringe Society has announced a mass open meeting of festival participants.

Glasgow arts hub launches

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:57:36 +0100

It will be home a host of visual and performing artists in the area.

HLF funds Walter Scott project

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:24:33 +0100

The home of Sir Walter Scott will provide a further attraction to the Scottish Borders.

Artist shows tapestry still alive

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:20:47 +0100

A Scottish artist has created one of the world's longest tapestries.

Edinburgh festivals to go digital

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:58:53 +0100

Creative Scotland has delivered a GBP 300,000 boost to Festivals Edinburgh.

Scottish theatre plans appeal

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:34:46 +0100

The Byre Theatre will appeal Creative Scotland's decision to cancel its funding.

Creative Scotland open for business

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:40:45 +0100

The new cultural body was formally established yesterday.

Book festival unveils programme

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:04:04 +0100

Edinburgh's major book festival has revealed its 2010 theme.

Museum receives £1m donation

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:57:47 +0100

National Museums Scotland has received a £1 million donation from an ex-nuclear physicist.

Scottish arts share £16m fund

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:44:05 +0100

Sixty organisations have won grants to create work in Scotland and beyond.

Extra £220k for Scottish museums

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:14:44 +0100

Two museums will receive additional funds, the culture minister announced.