Research

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Research Round Up

Research Round Up

We've developed a research round up providing a useful overview of recent research and statistical reports which are relevant to the cultural sector in Scotland.

Published: 29 May 2014

Research

View the latest research and evaluation reports from Creative Scotland and from across the sector below.

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Youth Music Initiative Impact Report 2016/17

Key findings, full report and case studies from an impact focused review of the Youth Music Initiative during 2016/17.

Published: 07 Mar 2018

How do you draw a rainbow the wrong way?

This research report provides a fascinating insight into the wide-ranging impacts of the arts and creativity on the lives of young people who have experienced additional challenges in life.

Published: 12 Sep 2017

Understanding Diversity in the Arts

This report provides a summary of the findings of an online survey which gathered over 1,500 responses in September and October 2016.

Published: 14 Aug 2017

Assessing the European Union's contribution to the arts, media and creative industries in Scotland

Creative Scotland commissioned Euclid to identify EU funded projects focused on or linked to the arts, media and creative industries across the last ten years.

Published: 14 Jun 2017

A Review of Touring Theatre and Dance in Scotland

This Review has been undertaken to better understand how touring theatre and dance in Scotland operates, how it has changed in recent years and what impact Creative Scotland’s funding has in this area.

Published: 29 May 2017

Animation Sector Review

Published in March 2017 as the first comprehensive review of the Animation Sector in Scotland, this independent study was commissioned by Creative Scotland and carried out by BOP Consulting.

Published: 22 May 2017

Equality Matters

The first comprehensive Review of Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion within Scotland’s Screen Sector, published Tuesday 31 January 2017.

Published: 30 Jan 2017

Evaluation of TTS.Digital

An evaluation of the TTS.Digital programme, which aimed to inspire digital creativity in young people. This report was produced by Research Scotland between February 2016 and September 2016.

Published: 20 Jan 2017

Evaluation of the Implementation of Time to Shine

Key findings, full report and case studies from an evaluation of the first two years of the Time To Shine programme from April 2014 to September 2016.

Published: 01 Dec 2016