Scottish Government body Creative Scotland is supporting Dance North Scotland, Findhorn Bay Arts and Frozen Charlotte Productions
Moray’s MSP has welcomed “unprecedented” investment from the Scottish Government in the arts here.
Richard Lochhead is delighted with executive body Creative Scotland’s confirmation that Findhorn Ecovillage-based Dance North Scotland, Findhorn Bay Arts in Forres, and Frozen Charlotte Productions from The Wards, Elgin will receive a total of £1.68m between 2025 and 2028.
He said: “In Moray we value our culture sector, and this investment strengthens our commitment to supporting the artists, performers, and organisations that enrich our lives, our communities, and our local economy.
“I hope the multi-year funding will give Dance North Scotland, Findhorn Bay Arts, and Frozen Charlotte Productions the security they need to plan for the years ahead. This will not only sustain existing institutions but also support new voices and emerging talent from all over Moray.”
Findhorn Bay Arts, which organises a biennial festival and runs local year-round local projects, is one of 241 organisations to receive multi-year funding for the first time from Creative Scotland.
CEO/creative director, Kresanna Aigner, congratulated fellow recipients Dance North Scotland and Frozen Charlotte.
She added: “This long-term support recognises our work in making exceptional creative things happen that provide cultural, social and economic benefits for artists, participants and communities in Moray and beyond.
“This essential funding will allow us to invest in our team and secure our core operations, ensuring our stability for the next three years. Whilst it is not the full amount that we need to deliver our activities, it provides us with a good starting point to enable us to continue to develop our year-round programmes and deliver the festival in 2026 and 2028."
Dance North Scotland creates contemporary dance with international artists. Frozen Charlotte is theatre company that makes work for and with young people.
Over £200 million is being provided to 251 organisations across the country over the next three years.
Additionally, 13 more organisations will benefit from a £3.2 million Development Fund.
And an additional 141 organisations will receive multi-year support, ensuring greater stability and sustainability for Scotland’s creative industries.
Existing regularly funded organisations will also receive an average funding uplift of 34 per cent in 2025/26, increasing to 54 per cent in 2026/27.
Mr Lochhead finished: “This is a momentous moment for Scotland’s cultural sector. Thanks to the Scottish Government’s historic investment, more organisations than ever before will receive long-term, stable funding - ensuring that culture remains at the heart of our national identity.”
