The British Council and Creative Scotland supported a delegation visit to Istanbul from 2–6 March 2026, bringing together seven Scottish creative sector leaders alongside representatives from both organisations.
- Alasdair Campbell, Creative Producer and Director, AC Projects
- Alexandra-Maria Colta, Distribution & Festivals Coordinator, Scottish Documentary Institute
- Alexia Holt, Director, Cove Park
- Hayley Durward, Chief Executive, Citymoves
- Lyndsey Jackson, Executive Director, Royal Lyceum
- Rachel Pronger, Freelance Writer and Film Curator, Invisible Women
- Robyn Jancovich-Brown, Senior Producer, Scottish Dance Theatre
- Norah Campbell, Head of Arts, British Council Scotland
- Kate Deans, International Officer, Creative Scotland
Building on the legacy of the Momentum Focus Country Türkiye programme , the visit aimed to deepen connections between Scotland and Türkiye’s creative sectors, foster mutual learning, and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
During the programme, delegates visited a wide range of cultural institutions across Istanbul, including public arts institutions, universities, residency programmes, and private and independent art spaces. The delegation also took part in one-to-one conversations with local creatives, focused gatherings dedicated to the independent theatre scene and contemporary dance.
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Beykoz Kundura
The visit also included a special screening programme, ‘They Also Serve: Scottish Women Documentary Makers 1935–Present’, designed by Beykoz Kundura and co-curated by the Invisible Women Collective and the Scottish Documentary Institute. The screening was preceded by a conversation with the curators on the visibility of women in documentary cinema history, marking International Women’s Day by remembering the pioneering women of cinema history. The event ended with a live DJ performance by Ladies On Records, bringing visibility to women musicians active during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
For detailed information please visit: They Also Serve: Scottish Women Documentary Makers 1935 - Present - Beykoz Kundura
Watch our short documentary for highlights of the visit and further celebration of International Women’s Day.