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Real Living Wage increase announced
Organisations applying for MGS Grants programme funding will need to implement this increase by 1st May 2026.
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Changing lives and engaging audiences: Scottish museums receive leading sector awards
We welcome the news that several Scottish museums have been recognised for their work on community engagement, innovation, and climate action at leading sector awards this month.
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Scottish museums share £862k through the Repair and Adaptation Fund
Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded £862,488 to 17 museum organisations across Scotland through the Repair and Adaptation Fund.
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Funding boost for community groups to amplify underrepresented voices in collaboration with museums
Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded over £56,000 to community groups in Shetland and Dundee as part of the Delivering Change: Community Catalysts programme.
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Introducing the Museum Futures delivery team
Meet the team supporting the delivery of the Museum Futures programme.
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Over £67,000 awarded to support arts and mental health initiatives across Scotland’s museums
MGS awards £67,810 to four museums through the Creative Minds Fund thanks to support from The Baring Foundation.
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MGS urges sustained investment in 2026-27 Budget to safeguard sector’s future
Our submission to the pre-budget scrutiny calls on politicians to commit to multi-year funding, increased capital investment, and a fair share of culture funding.
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15 organisations share £157,715 through the Small Grants Fund
We’re pleased to announce that £157,715 has been awarded to 15 organisations across Scotland through the Small Grants Fund.
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MGS publishes 2024-25 Annual Review and Climate Report
We've outlined our responsibilities, achievements, and strategic development in our Annual Review and Climate Report for 2024-25.