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Scottish Parliament Elections 2026 - Party Manifesto Pledges for Culture
Resources and guidanceKathryn WelchApril 8, 2026Elections and manifestos, Commitments to culture, Scottish Parliament
Benefits of enhancing cultural cooperation with the EU: evidence from Scottish stakeholders
Research and briefings, News and updatesKathryn WelchMarch 31, 2026Brexit, International, Scottish Government, UK Government
Correspondence with Creative Scotland re progress on the recommendations of the independent review
Positions and responsesKathryn WelchMarch 26, 2026Creative Scotland
Report of 'Big ambitions for culture and communities' - CPG Culture and Communities
Positions and responsesKathryn WelchMarch 25, 2026CPG Culture and Communities (2021-2026)
UK Government to include ‘culture’ within the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
News and updatesCulture CountsMarch 24, 2026Legislation, Place and local democracy, Cross-policy and preventative spend
Reflections on Scotland’s Cultural Future: Culture Hustings for the Next Parliament
News and updates, Research and briefingsCulture CountsMarch 3, 2026Elections and manifestos, Events
How a Culture Act for Scotland could improve health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce NHS spend
Positions and responses, Research and briefingsCulture CountsMarch 2, 2026Health and wellbeing, Legislation, A Culture Act for Scotland, Cross-policy and preventative spend
A Culture Act for Scotland: Strengthening and Enabling Local Democracy
Positions and responses, Research and briefingsCulture CountsFebruary 11, 2026A Culture Act for Scotland, Local authorities, Legislation
Highlights and learning from cultural legislation, policy and delivery in Wales and Ireland 
Positions and responses, Research and briefingsCulture CountsFebruary 10, 2026A Culture Act for Scotland, Legislation, Events, Culture Counts Core Members
A Culture Act for Scotland - Open Letter
Media coverage, Positions and responses, News and updatesCulture CountsJanuary 25, 2026A Culture Act for Scotland
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