Sector Stories
Be inspired and learn about the amazing work being undertaken by museums and galleries across Scotland, through stories, case studies, and insights.
Resilient approaches in museums across Scotland
We’ve collated a selection of resilience stories from across Scotland’s museums and galleries to highlight some of this work and inspire other organisations. These examples demonstrate collaboration, innovation, skills development, audience development, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Flock to Sock
In this video case study we hear from Museum Development Officer Julie Cave about Glenesk Folk Museum's Flock to Sock project.
Using outdoor spaces to diversify audiences and benefit nature
This case study explores the value of creating an outdoor space for engaging visitors and the local community, as well as attracting new audiences while also benefiting the local biodiversity.
Creating a culture of fundraising
The financial resilience of Glencoe Folk Museum has grown thanks to new fundraising methods, training, and tools. Fundraising Consultant Katie Mullen shares the strategies behind this success.
Museum retail at ‘Shop at the Top’
Aberdeen Art Gallery created the new retail experience, Shop at the Top, to support the local creative industry. However experimenting with a new retail experience has had wide reaching benefits.
Joint marketing campaign by Fairfield Heritage and The Govan Stones
In this case study Abigail Morris (Fairfield Heritage) and Frazer Capie (The Govan Stones) discuss the impact and learnings from their joint marketing campaign on the Glasgow Subway.
Museum rebrand and development of website
In this case study Samantha Walker, Museum Manager and Curator at St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden talks about better reflecting the public- facing activities of the museum through a rebranding project and creation of a dedicated museum website funded through Museums Galleries Scotland.