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

 

Boilerplates

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

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Jamz Supernova among final names set for Pitch, Scotland’s international hip hop convention

Award-winning broadcaster Jamz Supernova, Northern Ireland hip hop advocate James Ayo and some of Scotland's most exciting young videographers are among the final additions to Pitch, Scotland's international hip hop convention set for Saturday 19th August and Sunday 20th August 2023 in Glasgow.

Published: 09 Aug 2023

Global cultural leaders arrive in Edinburgh seeking new connections, ideas and opportunities

Monday 7 August kicks off the first day of the Momentum Delegate Programme which provides a dynamic platform for key cultural players from across the world to engage and build relationships with the world leading Festival City, the wider Scottish cultural sector, and the international community that flocks to Edinburgh (...)

Published: 07 Aug 2023

Pitch Scotland announces Scottish and international artists selected to perform at this year’s Glasgow showcases

Pitch, Scotland's international convention of hip hop and underground culture, has announced eight artists selected to perform at showcases closing each day of the key event in August.

Published: 26 Jul 2023

Drag Kings Put Scotland Scene Centre Stage

The KINGcubator (2.0) is turning the spotlight to Scottish drag kings with innovative support and inclusion within the drag scene, backed by £63,597 of National Lottery funds in the latest round of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund awards

Published: 26 Jul 2023

Multi-Year Funding: Guidance Published and registration open for Intention to Apply

Today, 26 July 2023, Creative Scotland publishes the Guidance for Applicants for Multi-Year Funding. Alongside the publication of the Guidance for Applicants, we also open the portal for organisations to register their Intention to Apply.

Published: 26 Jul 2023

Call-out for International Visual Arts Residency Programme

A programme of artists residences at eight leading institutions in France and the UK including Cove Park in Scotland has opened for applications

Published: 25 Jul 2023

Unlimited UK and International Open Awards for Disabled Artists

Unlimited is offering 14 awards to disabled artists across the UK. These awards will offer a grand total of £600,000 to commission artists on a national and international level. 

Published: 25 Jul 2023

The Sound of Young Scotland Award Opens Applications in Search for Best New Scottish Talent

The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award has opened applications for an award to support new Scottish talent; the Sound of Young Scotland Award.

Published: 24 Jul 2023

Supporting Freelance Workers Rights

Creative Scotland has published the 3rd edition of The Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide. Updated for 2023/24, the resource offers a practical guide to the business and working rights of self employed and freelance workers.

Published: 21 Jul 2023

Elevating Scotland’s Pioneering Black Music Talent

Scottish Black music creators and industry professionals are gaining individually tailored professional support, thanks to a long-term initiative designed to increase Black representation, empower and advocate for Black talent and industry professionals.

Published: 20 Jul 2023