The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund is supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and delivered by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), the national network for traditional arts in Scotland. TRACS works to promote, develop, and sustain traditional music, song, storytelling, dance and crafts across the country, supporting artists, communities, and organisations at all levels.
At TRACS, we are dedicated to promoting and safeguarding Scotland’s traditional arts and Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) – also known as “Living Heritage”.
If you you’re not sure what ICH means, or you would like to read up on the latest ICH news and reports, please hit the link below.
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to be delivering another cycle of TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring, with the support of Creative Scotland and partners.
This programme supports the professional and personal development of traditional arts practitioners in Scotland, reinforcing TRACS’ key work in enhancing the knowledge, practice, access and sustainability of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages.
The cycle will run from January-June 2026 for approximately 6 months.
The People’s Parish Project is a TRACS initiative committed to facilitating community-driven, place-based research.
Led by creative fieldworkers and volunteers, each project seeks to foster interest in local heritage, history, and distinctiveness through public programming and collaborative outputs.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival, organised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), is the world’s largest celebration of storytelling. Held each October since 1989, the Festival is inspired by the Scottish ceilidh tradition, a vibrant gathering of stories, music, songs, and shared experiences. The Festival offers a first-hand opportunity to experience Scotland’s living heritage.
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and indigenous languages. Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. Registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
