A stimulating and well-attended discussion on The Future of Scottish Arts Journalism took place at Codebase this week.

Organised by Creative Edinburgh and sponsored by Business Gateway, the event brought together a range of voices representing the evolving landscape of arts reporting in Scotland.

Rachel Ashenden, Art Editor of The Skinny , chaired the conversation, guiding the panel through key questions: What future remains for traditional print magazines? Are new platforms like Substack creating space for independent, diverse voices, or are they displacing established, “legacy” outlets entirely? The evening successfully united writers, editors, and cultural commentators to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.

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