Research
In order to support decision-making and planning, it is essential that Creative Scotland and our partners have access to robust information about the Arts and Creative Industries. We undertake and commission research to better understand both public participation in, and audiences for culture, as well as the economic and social impacts of activities in the sector.
Economic Contribution Case Study - Outer Hebrides
This research study, undertaken by DC Research, was commissioned by Creative Scotland in partnership with Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Skills Development Scotland. It sets out the contribution of the Arts and Creative Industries to the economy of the Outer Hebrides in terms of employment, business turnover and Gross Value Added. It also examines the local cultural economy from the perspective of practitioners, exploring themes including the drivers for establishing a creative enterprise and the skills and infrastructure base in the Outer Hebrides.
Alongside the final report and executive summary we have also published annexes of technical notes explaining the study methodology.
A&CI in Eilean Siar - Executive Summary (.pdf) ⇒
A&CI in Eilean Siar - Final Report (.pdf) ⇒
A&CI in Eilean Siar - Annexes (.pdf) ⇒
Economic Contribution Study
This research study, undertaken by DC Research, was commissioned by Creative Scotland in partnership with Scottish Enterprise. It sets out a comprehensive picture of the contribution of the Arts and Creative Industries to the wider Scottish economy. The study uses official statistics, to estimate employment, turnover and Gross Value Added across 16 creative industries. It also addresses a range of additional, wider economic impacts, including tourism impacts and some of the harder to capture employment related to these industries.
Alongside the final report and executive summary we have also published annexes of technical notes explaining the study methodology, and 16 sector profiles containing data for each of the industries examined by the study.
Executive Summary | Final Report |
Annexes to Final Report (.pdf) ⇒
Sector Profiles (.zip) ⇒
Artworks Scotland Research
 | In support of the ArtWorks Scotland programme, Creative Scotland contracted Consillium Research and Consultancy to undertake research that focuses on the skills, knowledge and qualities that artists need to deliver high quality engagement in participatory settings. |
Craft in an Age of Change
 | Scotland accounts for almost 15% of the UK’s total craft businesses (3,350 from a UK total of 23,000), working predominantly in jewellery, textiles and ceramics. Craft in an Age of Change examines the place of contemporary craft at the beginning of the 21st century. This survey of over 2,000 makers, retailers, educators, writers and curators is the first of its kind to be conducted simultaneously in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Craft in an Age of Change - Summary (pdf) ⇒ |
EKOS Economic Impact Scoping Study
Creative Scotland seeks to develop policies that will enhance the economic contribution of the Arts and Creative Industries. We commissioned a scoping study to review existing impact studies, scope the extent and quality of available data and recommend an approach for conducting a Scotland-wide economic impact study (EIS). This study was undertaken by EKOS Limited; they set out what is achievable through an EIS of Scotland’s arts and creative industries and how best to gather information that can be easily replicated by sector bodies.
EKOS Economic Impact Scoping Study (pdf) ⇒
NMP Review of Broadcast & TV Production Incentive Finance for Scotland
nmp were commissioned by Creative Scotland and Scottish Enterprise to provide research, analysis and recommendations to improve current public sector support which attracts and incentivises broadcast and TV production in Scotland.
NMP Broadcast & TV Production Incentive Finance for Scotland (pdf) ⇒
Producers' Hub for Performing Artists
The following study by Lucy Mason, examines ways in which Creative Scotland might best enable producing support for Scotland’s independent performing artists.
A Creative Futures Feasibility Study for Creative Scotland – March 2012 (pdf) ⇒
Evaluation of Creative Identities March 2011
Creative Identities was an ambitious 18-month pilot programme which was part of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities programme. It aimed to provide a wide range of arts and moving image activities to young people aged 10-19 in Scotland. The evaluation was conducted by PZA Consulting.
Evaluation of Creative Identities - March 2011 (pdf) ⇒
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