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Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid

The 2026 application windae rins fae 25th Jan until 28th Feb.  Information aboot the Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae … Read more >>>

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Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid

The 2026 application windae rins fae 25th Jan until 28th Feb.  Information aboot the Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid The fund comes fae … [Read More...]

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Applications Open (The Agar Trust)

The Agar Trust is currently accepting applications for financial support for young musicians living in rural Scotland. For many youngsters in rural Scotland, accessing educational opportunities in music can be a significant challenge as it often requires … [Read More...]

Help Musicians – Time to Talk Day 2026

Today is Time to Talk Day – a reminder that honest conversations can change lives At Help Musicians, we know that working in music is incredible. Our unforgettable musical experiences are delivered by passionate and talented individuals. But a life in music … [Read More...]

The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund

The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund is supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and delivered by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), the national network for traditional arts in Scotland. TRACS works to promote, develop, and … [Read More...]

Second Distil Meet Up – 19th February 2026 – Una MacGlone (Improvisation)

We've a small change to our improvisation meet up on the 19th February. Raymond MacDonald has had to bow out but we are really excited to have Una MacGlone take his place. Una is a founder member of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, a large improvising … [Read More...]

OPEN CALL FOR DOUBLE RESIDENCY

TRACS and Arbroath 2020+ join together in this Residency, providing a space in the heart of Arbroath.  Open to Duos or two people looking to work on a project. Building on the legacy of the Arbroath 2020+ Festival – which celebrates culture as a … [Read More...]

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