Building a new Scotland: The culture of an independent Scotland: Easy-to-read version
power of culture
Scottish culture and art are known around the world and also help bring Scottish communities together.
The Scottish Government has helped bring our culture closer together and fulfill its potential. This includes a focus on children and young people.
We could do more if Scotland were independent. You can build on what you’ve already done. We will be able to create new opportunities to support access to culture.
broadcast
Broadcasting refers to television and radio services. These are of great importance to the people of Scotland.
With independence, the Scottish Government will establish a new Scottish Broadcasting Service.This gives us our own tv setradio and online services.
This new Scottish service will work with services across Scotland. England And the rest of the world. We’ll continue to have access to the programs we know and love.
The new service is targeted to the needs and interests of Scottish people, including more Scottish news.
Decisions regarding broadcast management methods and broadcast content tv set Radio will also be made by people living and working in Scotland.
Scotland in the European Union
Leaving the European Union (EU) has had an impact on the cultural and creative sectors, making it difficult to contact new people and sell work abroad.
An independent Scotland rejoining the European Union would remove barriers to cooperation with its European neighbors.
An independent Scotland could also join forces with the rest of Europe to support culture and the arts.
Scotland on the world stage
Independence would help the Scottish Government build relationships with other countries and give it a better opportunity to promote Scottish culture to the world.
If Scotland becomes independent, it will introduce an immigration system to support the creative industries. Immigration means people coming from other countries to live and work here.
Independence would allow Scotland to join organizations such as the Council of Europe. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). This gives us full access to organizations that protect our culture.
Scotland’s creative economy
Scotland’s creative industries include music, video games, film, tv set. They are an important part of the economy.
Government support helps develop our culture and creative industries.of COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) The pandemic has made this extremely important.
An independent Scottish Government would better support the cultural sector. We make ongoing funding decisions. England government.
conclusion
If Scotland were an independent country, our culture and creative sector would be able to grow. We can make our culture more accessible to people in Scotland and around the world.
independent scotland european union We will be able to share our culture with other countries more easily.
Creative industries are already a significant part of our economy. Independence would make Scotland richer, fairer and more inclusive.
