Creative Scotland
Non-profit OrganizationsScotland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Creative Scotland is a public body and non-profit organization that supports Scotland's arts, screen, and creative industries across the country, acting on behalf of people who live, work, or visit Scotland. It distributes funding from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery and provides development support, advocacy, and influence to the sector. Its aims include recognizing excellence and experimentation, ensuring broad access to artistic experiences, and improving places and quality of life through creativity. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Creative Scotland functions as a national funder and advocate that connects Scotland's creative leadership and workforce with broader opportunities. Recent collaborations include All-IN, a cross-UK partnership with Arts Councils in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and a 2026 program to offer eight Supported Residencies in Edinburgh through Edinburgh Performing Arts Development.