Arts and culture is central to all aspects of our lives. The Government's aim is to encourage participation in a diverse cultural life to bring real benefits for communities and individuals.
Creative Scotland
The second in a series of quarterly events to provide an update on progress to establish Creative Scotland was held at the Perth Concert Hall on October 5, 2009.
Culture Minister Michael Russell, Ewan Brown, Chair of Creative Scotland and Richard Holloway, Chair of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, spoke at the event which was chaired by Ruth Wishart. A question and answer session with the audience followed the speeches.