National performing arts companies of Scotland

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Scotland's national performing arts companies are directly funded by the Scottish Government. In the country's performing arts circles, they are often referred to as the Big Five. [1]

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References

  1. Scottish arts face £2 million funding cut, The Daily Telegraph, 23 July 2010