Eden Court has been awarded £760,000 in 2025/26, rising to £893,000 for 2026/27 and 2027/28 through Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year funding programme - but what does this mean for Eden Court and the Highlands?

This transformative support will have a huge impact on arts and culture in the Highlands, enabling us to expand access to the arts, support artists, and deliver world-class cultural experiences across the Highlands. We extend heartfelt thanks to Creative Scotland for recognising the value of our work and supporting our vision for a thriving region powered by creativity.

Read the full statement from our Chief Executive, Rebecca Holt:

“This vital support is a testament to the importance of our mission and the significant impact we strive to make across the Highlands. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Creative Scotland for recognising the value of our work and to the Scottish Government for increasing investment in culture.

This funding will be transformative for our organisation and will enable us to roll out an ambitious plan to expand access to the arts, nurture creative talent and bring world-class cultural experiences to communities across the Highlands. With this investment, we are committed to developing opportunities for everyone across the Highlands to engage with and realise their creative potential. We will champion inclusivity, open up new routes to participation, and deliver a rich and eclectic programme of live performances, film screenings and cultural activities that reflect the diversity and spirit of the region.

We are excited to expand our support for artists and creative professionals, where we intend to provide meaningful support and investment at the early stages of artists’ creative process. From commissioning new work that highlights Highland stories to nurturing emerging talent, this funding will allow us to strengthen a thriving creative ecosystem.

With the support of Creative Scotland - alongside our wonderful community of audiences and artists - we will drive economic growth, attract new investment, and ensure creativity flourishes across Inverness and communities throughout the Highlands. We are very excited to get to work in realising our vision for a thriving Highlands powered by creativity and culture.”