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 Press & Media team.

Media Contacts

Wendy Grannon
Media & PR Manager
T: +44 (0)131 523 0016
M: +44 (0)7916 137 632

Claire Thomson
Media & PR Officer
T: +44 (0)141 302 1708
M: +44 (0)7747 606 146

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

Katya Speight
Media Relations and PR Coordinator
T: +44 (0)141 302 1743

Latest News Releases

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Local Support for Creative Businesses

West Dunbartonshire’s social enterprise Lodestone Creative has received new funding to support resilience and growth within the local creative community.

Published: 16 Apr 2020

Response to cancellation of Edinburgh’s August Festivals

Creative Scotland's response to the announcement that Edinburgh’s August Festivals Will Not Take Place in 2020.

Published: 01 Apr 2020

New support for creative sector during COVID-19 outbreak

We've launched three funding programmes designed to provide further support to sustain the country’s creative community during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published: 27 Mar 2020

Response to Covid-19 Impact

On Friday 27 March we are planning to launch two new funds: a bridging bursary programme for individuals in immediate need which will be simple and non-competitive, and a repurposed Open Project Fund.

Published: 20 Mar 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice

We have gathered links to the latest advice relating to Coronavirus.

Published: 17 Mar 2020

Edinburgh International Festival Opts for Digital Launch in Response to Coronavirus

Edinburgh International Festival cancels Edinburgh and London launch events, instead Facebook Live streaming the launch to an online audience.

Published: 13 Mar 2020

Green light for Scottish film and TV studio

First Stage Studios Ltd has been appointed to run a large-scale film and TV studio space in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith.

Published: 09 Mar 2020

Creative Scotland response to the publication of A Culture Strategy for Scotland

Creative Scotland's response to the publication of A Culture Strategy for Scotland which marks a significant step forward for cultural policy and support in the country.

Published: 28 Feb 2020

39 creative projects across Scotland share in over £859,000 of National Lottery funding

Read all about the latest creative projects to receive National Lottery funding through Creative Scotland in the latest round of Open Project Fund awards.

Published: 19 Feb 2020

‘Unforgettable’ World Premiere To Launch Arbroath 2020 Festival

Find out about the launch of the Arbroath 2020 Festival, a six-month programme of special events commemorating the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.