£15m in National Lottery funding for buildings, creativity and public art projects has been announced by Creative Scotland.

Sixteen new projects have been revealed, including a new home for Edinburgh’s Print Studio, a centre for children’s literature and the conservation of Campbeltown’s Picture House.

Speaking following the news, Sarah Price, director at Edinburgh Printmakers, said: "We are delighted our vision to develop an outstanding centre for contemporary printmaking has been given the go-ahead for the next stage.

"For us this decision demonstrates a clear commitment by Creative Scotland to invest in facilities and services for artists to support a creative career. We plan to enable a creative community to develop artwork for local, national and international audiences."


Dundee’s Bonar Hall is to be redeveloped as a learning and performance space for the city’s Dundee Rep Theatre Company and, in Ayr, the Gaiety Theatre will be upgraded to include digital screening facilities and new education spaces.

The sixteen projects will also include include the development of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to support the relocation of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the delivery of national landmark Star of Caledonia in Dumfries and Galloway and a refurbishment of Glasgow’s nightclub and arts venue The Arches.

Andrew Dixon, chief executive at Creative Scotland, said: “Great cultural facilities in every part of Scotland allow many more people to experience, enjoy and learn about a range of creative work.

"A new centre for children’s literature in the place that inspired Peter Pan will enchant young readers for generations to come, while the transformation of a Fife coalfield with an outstanding land sculpture will lead a major regeneration project."

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