Arts, culture and heritage

Scotland’s inaugural celebration of all things seaweed will take place from 6 – 12^th September 2021.

The UK government has launched a new £150 million Community Ownership Fund to help ensure that communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can support and continue benefiting from the local facilities, community assets and amenities most important to them.

An action-packed programme of historical delights heralds the launch of Annan the History Town’s new Festival!

Supporting the future of the language.  

The public are being asked for their views on the Scottish Government’s Gaelic Language Plan, which looks to support and ensure the sustainable future of the language.

The consultation considers proposals on how the Scottish Government can support the development of Gaelic and promote the use and delivery of the language in the daily business of the organisation.

Perthshire Artisans, the curated platform for the region’s creative talent, is marking its first anniversary with the addition of a further 10 new members joining the site.

Museums, libraries and historic environment organisations can apply for grants from the #COP26Conversations Fund to host events and activities before and during the COP26 summit.

The Fund will offer grants of up to £1,000 to host small-scale, community-focused events and activities taking place between early September and 15 November.

Get Creative Outdoors is a campaign and festival that invites people to try their hand at something creative in the open air.

Taking part in creative activity and reconnecting with nature can be hugely beneficial for our wellbeing. This summer Get Creative is inviting people to do both. 

Destination Stranraer as Gateway to Galloway Hub opens

Stranraer’s ambition to redefine itself as a waterfront destination is set to receive a boost this week with the opening of Gateway to Galloway, a community-led visitor information centre and community hub based at Stranraer Harbour.

The YS22 Open Events Fund has been designed to support new, creative event proposals that will provide high profile content created in response to the 2022 Themed Year of Stories.