The Accreditation Scheme is being redesigned and will shortly be tested by a selection of museums across the UK. The aim is to have a new standard by the end of 2026. The Accreditation Scheme will not close and, for now, museums are still expected to follow the 2018 Standard. If you have specific questions about your return invite, please contact MGS via accreditation@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk Further information is available on Arts Council England’s website.
Accreditation Returns Schedule
We have recently updated the Accreditation Schedule as a result of Arts Council England Grants System, formerly known as Grantium, being down and the impact of this on returns. If you wish to discuss when your museum’s next Accreditation return will be due please get in contact with us.
Find your return date
The following table shows the returns schedule for Accredited museums in Scotland and the museums with Working Towards Accreditation status. This schedule was last updated in June 2025.
The schedule shows when your museum will be invited to submit a return and when your return is due by.
If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact us at accreditation@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk