Creative Scotland has appointed two new posts dedicated to supporting and developing Gaelic and traditional arts across Scotland.
The appointments were announced at a Gaelic Arts Showcase attended by John Swinney, deputy First Minister and education secretary, during Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections in Glasgow at the weekend.
David Eyre has been appointed as Gaelic arts officer, taking up post February 6, and Kirsty MacDonald joined the organisation on January 7 as traditional arts officer.
Both posts will work closely with colleagues within Creative Scotland and the sector to identify opportunities to develop Gaelic and traditional arts provision across all aspects of what Creative Scotland does.
Mairi Kidd, interim head of literature, languages and publishing at Creative Scotland, said: “I warmly welcome David and Kirsty to these important new roles within Creative Scotland.
“David and Kirsty join us with significant experience and so are brilliantly placed to contribute to our work to the benefit of Gaelic and traditional arts and audiences across Scotland.
“We’re particularly pleased to make this announcement during the 2019 UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Language – an important platform for us to acknowledge and promote the importance of Gaelic, Scots and Traditional Arts within Scotland’s cultural and creative landscape.
“Our Gaelic and traditional artists are ambassadors for Scotland across the globe and a key part of Scotland’s diversity and distinctiveness. Kirsty and David will work to support and develop these artists and their work, now and into the future.”
