Beyond the Stage: Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Scotland: Full Report
Citation
Blanche, R. and O’Grady, T. 2025. Beyond the Stage: Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Scotland: Full Report. Research by Queen Margaret University (QMU) for Articulation, published by Articulation on 15 December 2025, Edinburgh: Online. Available at: https://articulation.scot/network-news/oacs-report-beyond-the-stage/
Abstract
This report has been commissioned from QMU by Articulation, Scotland’s network agency for outdoor arts, circus and spectacle to address long-standing gaps in the policy understanding of outdoor arts, circus and spectacle. This document presents full findings from this research documenting the current nature and scope of this work within Scotland’s cultural landscape, including testimony and data from the sector. It is accompanied by a shorter Summary of Main Findings.