Media Centre

Welcome to the Creative Scotland Media Centre. General enquiries and updates on funded projects can be sent to media.office@creativescotland.com.

Journalists and PR representatives can also access Creative Scotland's News Releases, Photos, Video, Audio and Supplementary Materials by contacting a member of the Media & PR team. You can download Creative Scotland logos on our Logos page.

If you're a funding recipient, find out more about ways we can support you in promoting your activity in our Promotion Guide.

Team Contacts

Wendy Grannon
Media & PR Manager
T:  +44 (0)131 523 0016
M: +44 (0)7989 854 306

Jacqueline Munro
Media & PR Officer
T: +44 (0)141 302 1708
M: +44 (0) 7967 822 266

Eilidh Walker
Media & PR Officer - Screen
T: +44 (0)131 523 0019
M: +44 (0)7545 402 064

 

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Creative Scotland is the public body that supports culture and creativity across all parts of Scotland, distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further information at creativescotland.com. Follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. Learn more about the value of art and creativity in Scotland and join in at www.ourcreativevoice.scot

Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support. Screen Scotland is part of Creative Scotland and delivers these services and support with funding from Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Find out more at screen.scot and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contacts

This Media Contacts list is compiled by Creative Scotland, inclusive of Screen Scotland, with the aim of giving individuals, projects, and organisations in receipt of our funding a free, GDPR compliant way to tell your stories through the media.

The listings contain generic contacts for national Scottish, Scottish local and UK national newspaper, broadcast, and trade outlets. You can search by artform, type of media outlet and base location, and as an evolving resource, we will be adding additional content and search options on an ongoing basis.

We welcome feedback and if you have any questions or comments about the listings, please do let us know by emailing media.office@creativescotland.com

Media Contacts

Download our Media Contacts list in Excel format - last updated 3 October 2023.

Latest News Releases

Looking for an older release? Try searching the archive.

Celebrating Gaelic arts and culture with inaugural Buain gathering

Creative Scotland is hosting a brand-new celebration of Gaelic arts, Buain, on Tuesday 12 September at Inverness WASPS Creative Academy from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Published: 06 Sep 2023

Local Support for Artists and Makers

Visual Artists and Craft Makers across the country are invited to apply for bursaries of up to £750 for their creative development.

Published: 05 Sep 2023

Leith Comedy Festival Takes Place October 2023

The first full Leith Comedy Festival will take place in popular live venues and community hubs across Leith this October.

Published: 01 Sep 2023

Scottish Awards for New Music 2023 winners revealed

The winners of the Scottish Awards for New Music 2023 were revealed during an award ceremony at Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts on Friday 1 September.

Published: 01 Sep 2023

Refreshing Scottish Literary Talent: Coaching for Creatives Supports 10 Mid-Career Writers to Discover Next Steps

In a move to support the next steps of their careers, 10 talented mid-career writers hailing from all over Scotland are poised to receive a significant boost to their professional journeys.

Published: 31 Aug 2023

Huge Boost for Youth Arts Across Scotland

Scotland's vibrant youth arts and youth work community has received almost £1 million in funding through the new Youth Arts Open Fund.

Published: 30 Aug 2023

Nurturing creativity in Scotland’s communities with £900,000 in latest National Lottery funding

£902,216 of National Lottery funding is strengthening Scotland’s local communities from care homes to creative centres in the latest round of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund awards.

Published: 29 Aug 2023

Multi-Year Funding update

Just over 500 cultural and creative organisations registered their Intention to Apply by the 10 August deadline, with an indicative annual request in excess of £113m.

Published: 17 Aug 2023

New Members appointed to the Creative Scotland Board

Muslim Alim, Patrick Brown, Norah Campbell, Heather Stewart and Louise Wilson have been appointed as Members of the Creative Scotland Board. Appointed by the Scottish Government, the Board is responsible for steering the strategic direction of Creative Scotland, overseeing its effective governance, financial accountability and its delivery of value as (...)

Published: 11 Aug 2023

PRS Foundation’s UK and Republic of Ireland co-commissioning and touring initiative, Beyond Borders, opens for applications

PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development has announced that its UK and Republic of Ireland initiative, Beyond Borders, is open for applications from organisations, music groups and composers.

Published: 11 Aug 2023