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MGS launches new Intangible Cultural Heritage project
Our Protection Through Connection project aims to raise the profile of Scotland’s living traditions by building stronger relationships between heritage sites and communities that maintain Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Museum Futures programme launched
MGS has partnered with the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund to launch a £4 million programme which will support new approaches and collaboration across the museum sector.

Glasgow Women's Library becomes Scotland's first Library of Sanctuary
Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) has become the first library in Scotland to be recognised as a Library of Sanctuary. This status is awarded to organisations that actively welcome and support refugees and people seeking asylum.

New Chair of the Recognition Committee appointed
MGS announces the appointment of Chanté St Clair Inglis as the new Chair of the Recognition Committee.

Launch of MGS-backed toolkit on queering historic houses
We’re pleased to endorse 'How to Queer Your Historic House', a new toolkit by Indigo Dunphy-Smith which advises heritage workers on how to explore LGBTQ+ themes in historic sites.

Congratulating the winners and finalists of the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards
Several Scottish museum organisations received recognition for their accessibility, team building, and business development work at this year's Museums + Heritage Awards.

150K awarded to 13 organisations through the Small Grants Fund
£150K has been awarded to 13 Scottish organisations through the most recent round of the Small Grants Fund.

£128K awarded to 6 organisations to support mental health through art and heritage initiatives
£128K has been awarded to 6 Scottish organisations through the Creative Minds Fund, thanks to support from The Baring Foundation.

MGS announces its new grants schedule for 2025/26 and updates to funding
MGS has announced a grants programme representing £2.4m of investment for the coming year.