About &Creative

&Creative is the place where professionals working in Dumfries & Galloway’s creative services can come together to showcase their work, collaborate, share information, access training and spark innovative new ideas. Supported by the South of Scotland Creative Cluster project, &Creative is a platform for the wealth of talent and experience in our region. If you provide professional creative services through a business based in Dumfries & Galloway then we invite you to register to become a part of &Creative. Membership is currently free of charge.

Inspiring

Creativity is an intrinsic part of Dumfries & Galloway and our region has inspired a rich cultural heritage over the centuries. There are many people living and working here who have turned their creative skills and experience into a tradable commodity, relevant and responsive to the challenges of business in the 21st century. Home grown talent, as well as professionals relocating here to enjoy a quality work / life balance, means Dumfries & Galloway has a diverse pool of creative talent.

Professional

By becoming a member of &Creative, businesses and individuals featured on this website have made a commitment to providing clients with a professional service in their respective disciplines. Training and networking events provide &Creative members with opportunities to advance and refine their skills and expand their knowledge base.

Local

Doing business in a rural economy is different, and Dumfries & Galloway is one of the most rural areas in Europe. Over 90% of the businesses here employ less than 10 people and the region has one of the highest rates of self employment in Scotland. With years of experience in running their own successful business, as well as providing services to local companies and organisations, businesses based in Dumfries & Galloway are perfectly placed to do business in a rural economy.