Several festivals taking place in Scotland over the next year will share £2m from the Scottish Government.
The Festival Expo Fund aims to provide money to support Scottish-based artists and improve resilience following coronavirus restrictions.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society received the largest allocation at £550,000, with the city’s film festival receiving £110,000.
The Edinburgh International Festival was given £110,000, while the Edinburgh Art Festival was given £140,000.
Glasgow International Festival was given £140,000 and Celtic Connections received £110,000.
Culture Minister Neil Gray said: “As many of our world-class festivals return to full operation following the pandemic, the Festivals Expo Fund plays an important role in building innovation across the sector.
“This helps to maximise the opportunities both nationally and internationally for emerging and established creative artists to showcase and tour their work at home and abroad.”
Sorcha Carey, chairwoman of Festivals Edinburgh, said: “After two years of event restrictions and financial hardship for artists, freelancers and cultural organisations, including our festivals, this investment lays a solid foundation for revival in our 75th anniversary year and speaks strongly of Scotland as a creative, outward-looking nation.”
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