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MORAY ARTS ORGANISATIONS SET TO BENEFIT FROM MULTI-YEAR FUNDING

31/01/2025

RICHARD LOCHHEAD MSP WELCOMES UNPRECENDENTED INVESTMENT IN CULTURE SECTOR  

Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray, has today hailed the landmark announcement by Creative Scotland, which will see a number of cultural organisations in Moray receive stable, multi-year funding time – thanks to a significant budget commitment from the Scottish Government.

With over £200 million being provided to 251 organisations over the next three years, this represents the largest ever funding commitment for Scotland’s cultural sector. Additionally, 13 more organisations will benefit from a £3.2 million Development Fund, allowing them to transition into the Multi-Year Funding portfolio in 2026/27.

An additional 141 organisations will receive multi-year support, ensuring greater stability and sustainability for Scotland’s vibrant creative industries. Existing regularly funded organisations will also receive an average funding uplift of 34% in 2025/26, increasing to 54% in 2026/27—delivering the security needed for them to thrive and continue making an impact.

Moray-based organisation Dance North Scotland, Findhorn Bay Arts, and Frozen Charlotte Productions are set to benefit from a total of £1.68m of funding between 2025 and 2028.

Richard Lochhead MSP welcomed Scottish Government’s commitment to the arts, highlighting that this funding not only reinforces Scotland’s status as a global cultural leader but also delivers real economic benefits by supporting jobs, freelancers, and creative workers across Moray.

Commenting Moray’s SNP MSP said:

“This is a momentous moment for Scotland’s cultural sector. Thanks to the Scottish Government’s historic investment, more organisations than ever before will receive long-term, stable funding—ensuring that culture remains at the heart of our national identity.

“In Moray we value our culture sector, and this investment strengthens our commitment to supporting the artists, performers, and organisations that enrich our lives, our communities, and our local economy.

“I’m especially pleased to see local organisations Dance North Scotland, Findhorn Bay Arts, and Frozen Charlotte Productions, are set to benefit from multi-year funding totalling over £1.68m, which I hope will give them the security they need to plan for the years ahead.

“This funding boost will not only sustain existing institutions but also support new voices and emerging talent from all over Moray.”

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