Cairn, The Association of Performance Professionals in Scotland.

Cairn, The Association of Performance Professionals in Scotland. Cairn is a member-led collective of performance professionals in Scotland.

Espousing a sense of community & welcoming all members of our artistic world, we are both local & international in outlook, thought & deed.

16/03/2026

“Proposed Closure BBC Scotland Costume & Prop Store”

Cairn is very concerned about the proposed closure of the BBC Scotland Costume & Prop Store in Dumbarton due to the sale of the BBC Dumbarton Studio Complex earlier this year. At a time when more filming is taking place in Scotland we cannot lose this vital resource. This short-sighted decision is most certainly not in line with the BBC’s pledge of continued investment in Scotland and would most definitely impact on our members & our industry in general. Cairn urges the BBC to pause and consider the optics & the options. Find the Costume & Props Store a new home. It was housed in North Glasgow for 25 years before a move to Dumbarton in 2016. Investment not erosion. Our industry must thrive, not merely struggle to survive. There is an open letter to the BBC already signed by industry and non-industry people who understand the significance of this asset and why it should not be closed. Please show your support by signing. Stand together.
www.cairnunion.scot

Open Letter to the BBC - Save the BBC Scotland Costume & Prop Store https://share.google/V2DJb8wdkQPrLVgm8.

31/01/2026

Huge congratulations to the staff & students of New CLan Arts on two brilliant showcases yesterday at Impact Arts. Both BA Acting & BA Musical Theatre knocked it out of the park. We were so proud to support our young members & it was great to see so many industry colleagues in the audience.
www.cairnunion.scot

29/01/2026

UPDATE ON SCOTRAIL USE OF AI VOICE
ScotRail are determinedly moving forward with an AI voice for in-train announcements but only on their new trains. On all of the existing stock the in-train voice will still be that of our member who has been the warm, friendly, human voice of ScotRail trains for over two decades. We know AI technologies are here to stay however we see this is a positive outcome while we continue to fight for legislation & protections on their uses within our industry. This is a small but significant victory & testament to what we can achieve when we stand together. We, the members of Cairn, raised our voices to the point where they could not be ignored. May we always raise our voices together for the greater good.


www.cairnunion.scot

02/12/2025

Early this morning Cairn heard the sad news that our friend & comrade Clunie Mackenzie had taken her final bow. Clunie was a fine actor, writer and director. She was also an intelligent and passionate activist for the Arts and artists who many of us served alongside. Another guid sister gone. Our thoughts are with her family and all those who loved her.

12/11/2025

“Cairn’s Glasgow pre-panto catch-up at the Tron was just great. A brilliant turnout despite the weather. It might’ve been raining outside but it was warm & sunny inside. With huge thanks to the wonderfully welcoming bar staff who helped make it a lovely evening. Edinburgh Cairn crew & Cairn curious remember we are getting together tomorrow Thursday 13th at 7pm in the Traverse bar. Hope to see you there.”

www.cairnunion.scot
www.tron.co.uk
www.traverse.co.uk.

10/11/2025

Cairn invite you to our pre-panto socials.
Meet Cairn pals old and new, have a welcome drink on us, find out what we're up to and let us know what you're thinking about how we can try to improve all our working lives.
Join us at Glasgow's Tron Theatre Bar this Tuesday 11th November at 7pm OR Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre Bar this Thursday 13th November at 7pm OR DO BOTH!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

04/11/2025

“The Cairn team had a brilliant start to the week yesterday with a visit to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. We were welcomed by the excellent BA Acting students & talked all things industry but with a spotlight on how important union membership is & using your voice to raise standards & affect change. A big thank you to Bruce, Marion & Stephanie for hosting. Rise together.”

www.cairnunion.scot
www.qmu.ac.uk

03/11/2025

Cairn invite you to our pre-panto socials in a fortnight's time.

Choose from Glasgow's Tron Theatre bar at 7 pm on Tuesday 11th November

OR...

Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre bar at 7 pm on Thursday 13th November

OR DO BOTH!

Meet Cairn pals old & new, have a welcome drink on us, find out what we're up to and
let us know what you're thinking about how we can try to improve all our working lives

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

31/10/2025

The Cairn team had the pleasure of meeting the current BA Acting students at New CLan Arts at the New College Lanarkshire Coatbridge Campus. An excellent morning connecting with colleagues & meeting the brilliant students. Huge thanks to Amanda, Dion & Ian for having us. Really looking forward to meeting the Musical Theatre students tomorrow. Rise together.

www.cairnunion.scot
https://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk/courses/ba-acting/

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Glasgow

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+441413740468

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