We recognise the important role that the culture sector can play in health and wellbeing and will continue to provide funding to support these key areas. Resource Spending Review funding will support investment such as: Scotland’s culture and historic environment with investment of £925 million over the spending review, to ensure our diverse and world-class cultural scene and rich heritage continue to thrive Our International Development Fund, with an increase in funding to £15 million per year by the end of this spending review period to make a real difference to some of the world’s poorest people. The expansion of our network of international offices by opening a new Scottish Government Office in Warsaw, increasing opportunities for policy exchange and Scotland’s economic and cultural visibility. Investment in Major Events recognising the economic and broader policy benefits they can bring.