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Year of Creative Scotland 2012

…is an exciting year of events that will highlight, celebrate and promote Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage. The aim of the year is to help position Scotland as one of the world’s most creative nations to audiences at home and across the globe.

Through the dynamic programme of activity we will celebrate our world-class events, festivals, artistic and cultural heritage to connect people with Scotland’s creativity, arts and culture in a way that inspires them to participate in 2012, and beyond.

Creative Say is an invitation for anyone in Scotland to participate in these developments. We want to open a discussion with those who care most about Scotland’s creative output on how we can encourage more people to enjoy arts and culture. Over the coming weeks we will be asking questions around culture and creativity in Scotland.  To read the latest question, and to have your voice heard, ‘like’facebook.com/CreativeScotland; follow @CreativeScots on Twitter and add #creativesay to your reply or alternatively just head to creativesay.tumblr.com

Scotland’s Festivals take “One Step Further”

The One Step Further investment programme aims to enhance the programmes of existing festivals and events during 2012, with a focus on cultural tourism.

Sixteen festivals are to receive a share of over £400,000 to help attract more visitors to Scotland during 2012: the Year of Creative Scotland.

Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland said;

“Scotland is unquestionably one of the most creative countries in the world and these festivals will help showcase that vibrant creativity to new audiences.  Our culture is one of our greatest assets and a major draw for visitors – that’s why this programme is so important – it’s providing opportunities for visitors as well as local communities right across Scotland.”

One Step Further Investment in Fife:

  • While chamber music is at the heart of the acclaimed East Neuk Festival, One Step Further will enable it to extend its activities with several new initiatives including a new performance venue; outdoor performances by young musicians from Live Music Now; Pilgrims, an exhibition and labyrinth evoking St Andrews in the middle ages; and Littoral a programme introducing internationally renowned writers inspired by nature and the environment