Working together locally to support Tayside’s creative, cultural and heritage ecosystem

Cultural DevolutionThe Future of Cultural Devolution in the UK
Written By Culture Commons

Insight Paper

Partners

University of Dundee, V&A Dundee

Author

Trevor MacFarlane

Alanna Reid

Description

This insight paper explores how creative, cultural and heritage leaders across the Tayside and Fife regions are working together to strengthen local and regional collaboration. Drawing on a panel discussion at the V&A Dundee with senior figures from OnFife, V&A Dundee, Culture Perth & Kinross and Leisure & Culture Dundee, the paper examines how place, heritage and landscape shape cultural identity and decision-making, and how civic practice and community co-creation are reshaping organisational governance. It highlights a growing appetite for regional working in East Scotland—building on models such as City and Regional Deals—and calls for stronger frameworks and resources to support collective approaches across local authority boundaries.

Published as part of The Future of Cultural Devolution in the UK.

August 2024

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