DIGITAL

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

WHY GLASGOW CITY REGION?

£116Bn
contributed in GVA to the uk economy prior to covid

(Source: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport)

£9,000M
Total turnover in Scotland’s creative industries in 2021

(Source: Scottish Government)

Cultural & Creative Capital

Glasgow was named the UK’s cultural and creative capital by the European Commission in 2019 and is also UK’s first UNESCO City of Music

100 cultural organisations

Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations and five of Scotland’s six internationally renowned national performing arts companies

25,000+ Jobs

There are over 25,000 people employed across Glasgow’s Creative Industries

OUR DIGITAL CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CLUSTER

Glasgow City Region excels in the Digital Creative Industries, particularly in Film, TV, and Digital Marketing. The Glasgow School of Art‘s School of Simulation and Visualisation is at the forefront of 3D visualisation and interactive technologies. Hosting major broadcasters like BBC Scotland and STV enhances the region’s media landscape.

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Last Updated: Nov 2023