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A new fund has been launched to provide crucial support for freelance musicians working with young people during the pandemic.
The Youth Small Grants Scheme is part of a Scottish Government Covid funding package to support the arts and is administered by Creative Scotland.
Highland arts organisation Fèis Rois will help distribute the £40,000 fund for folk and traditional musicians, artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland.
Awards of between £500 and £5,000 are available to individuals.
Organisations, local authorities, groups or clubs cannot apply.