An Lanntair, Ceòlas Uibhist, Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust and Taigh Chearsabhagh Trust will receive a total of more than £2.9 Million in Creative Scotland funding over a 3-year period.
The award of multi-year funding to the four Western Isles organisations comes as part of a £200 million funding package awarded to 251 organisations across Scotland.
Robert Wilson, Chair of Creative Scotland has described the funding announcement as an
“extremely positive moment for culture in Scotland, bringing with it a renewed sense of stability and certainty to Scotland’s culture sector.”
Cllr Donald Crichton, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Sustainable Development Committee, said:
“This level of investment in our cultural sector is hugely welcome. All four organisations have a proven track record of promoting the Gaelic language, our island culture and providing a platform for local artists. The award of three-year funding packages will allow these organisations to continue this good work, secure jobs and establish long term strategies. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will continue to work to support and promote our creative sector.”