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Industry Insight

Understanding our industries

Everything you need to know about the current landscape of creative & cultural industries

You can't create a solution until you know the problem – which is why Creative & Cultural Skills has commissioned detailed research into the current state of the sector.

The Creative & Cultural Skills "footprint" examines the nature of the businesses and the workforce in Advertising, Cultural Heritage, Design, Music and the Performing, Visual & Literary Arts. The research featured here is just a snapshot of the full Footprint 06/07 report.

Key findings from Scotland

There are over 5000 creative and cultural businesses in Scotland. 85% employ less than five people. > Download key findings

Key findings from London

There are 41,000 people working in the creative and cultural industries in London in a second job. 42% of these workers are found in the Arts. > Download key findings