Promoting Scotland internationally inquiry

The Scottish Affairs Committee at the UK Parliament is currently accepting evidence for their Promoting Scotland internationally inquiry. The committee is interested in evidence relating to how effectively Scotland’s cultural offer is promoted overseas by the UK Government and its associated bodies.

The committee is looking at:

  • How successful the UK Government has been in promoting investment in Scotland and Scottish products;

  • The role of the UK Government in promoting Scottish trade and exports

  • The promotion of Scotland's cultural offer and how hosting major international events such as COP26 have boosted Scotland's profile

Scottish Affairs Committee Chairman, Pete Wishart, said:

“At home in the UK, we know Scotland’s extraordinary offering: from enormous cultural events of international significance to the finest food and drink. Our Committee will be examining how well Scotland is promoted internationally, particularly to investors that may be considering Scotland as a place to do business.”

You can submit evidence until Thursday 22 September 2022.

Working internationally

Some resources to support cultural organisations to submit evidence;

  • Our cultural manifesto for 2021 called for investment to safeguard international touring, festivals and residencies

  • Useful Facts is an index of recent research on the value of the arts, heritage and creative industries

  • Artsinfo Point; supporting creative visits to and from the UK

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