Creative Scotland Moves Home Base To Edinburgh
Council Leader Jenny Dawe today welcomed the news that Creative Scotland has opted to make Edinburgh the base for its Chief Executive Officer and most of the staff.
The new national cultural agency has been given the go-ahead by Ministers to take up residence in a prestigious Edinburgh location.
Councillor Dawe said: “We are delighted that Creative Scotland’s main location will be here in Edinburgh. This is something we have championed from the outset. We firmly believe that as the pre-eminent arts and festival city, Edinburgh is the natural home of the newly established national cultural agency. A fantastic location has been identified, which will provide state-of-the-art flexible accommodation which suits Creative Scotland’s business model and allows for quick and easy access to both national and international transport links.
“Furthermore, having Creative Scotland based in the heart of Scotland’s capital will ensure it can nurture excellent working relationships with the Council, the Scottish Government and, of course, other local authorities across Scotland.
“This Council fully recognises that creativity is an essential ingredient for any city that is committed to building a strong economic, cultural and social framework which benefits both residents, businesses and visitors.
“Our already established relationship with Creative Scotland has demonstrated this commitment and we look forward to further strengthening our joint approach in the years ahead.”
Ewan Brown, Chair of Creative Scotland 2009 Ltd, the body set up to oversee the establishment of the new national agency, said: “This is a welcome commitment by City of Edinburgh Council, which allows Creative Scotland to identify and secure modern premises in Scotland’s capital city, close to easily accessible transport links and in a purpose-built environment that will support the new organisation’s ambitions for the nation’s creative professionals. This development reinforces the Creative Scotland Business Model and the organisation remains committed to a continuing presence in Glasgow, not least to maximise the opportunities presented by the Commonwealth Games in 2014.”
Councillor Deidre Brock, Culture Leader for the City of Edinburgh, said: “Edinburgh is not only Scotland’s capital city, it is a world-renowned arts and festivals hub that punches well above its weight internationally in terms of cultural influence and offering. By basing its main office here, Creative Scotland will have access to key decision-makers influencing our nation’s cultural and economic direction. I look forward to developing a strong partnership with the agency.”
A report detailing the accommodation requirements for Creative Scotland will be considered at the Policy and Strategy Committee of 23 March 2010.
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