The Scottish government announces long-awaited financial aid for Scotland’s arts institutions. But the welcome news of money is overshadowed by a downgrading of the arts portfolio to a lesser position in the government. “The apparent reversal of culture and sport is no accident, but signals a ‘rethink of the administration’s priorities’. Pies, Bovril, and football – you know, the things ordinary people are more interested in – will have priority over Puccini, Beethoven, and Fauré.” – The Herald (Scotland) 11/14/00