Museums Galleries Scotland is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of over 340 museums and galleries in Scotland, and the recognised representative of and advisor to our membership. This page has been designed to highlight elements of interest from throughout the site, specific to those in the arts and heritage sector. If you would like to discuss working with Museums Galleries Scotland, please contact us

Local Authorities face hard decisions about how to deliver services to the people in their communities.
1st Sep 2010
20th Aug 2010
Recent consultation responses given by Museums Galleries Scotland
7th Nov 2008
26th Feb 2009
24th Feb 2009
MGS has produced a new set of publications, each aimed at different audiences and showcasing our work and that of our members.
'Working for you' - Members' summary
This is a summary for our members which illustrates how we support them and their museums through a range of activities.
'How museums can help you' - Government summary
This report illustrates how museums and galleries help those in Scottish Government and local government achieve their objectives and meet the aims of their Community Plans and Single Outcome Agreements.
'Cornerstones of Communities' - Stakeholder summary
This summary contains five case studies which clearly illustrate how museums play an important role in bringing communities together.
Find out about our plans to take part in the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Skills for the Future programme by having an Interns Programme.

Corporate Plan 2008-2011
15th Oct 2008
Setting the Stage (Summary Annual Report 07/08)
14th Nov 2008
The Heart of the Community - Communities and Collections
20th Nov 2006