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V&A Dundee achieves LGBT Youth Scotland Charter
We welcome the news that V&A Dundee has been awarded an LGBT Youth Scotland Charter, signalling their commitment to creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive environment for their workforce and audiences.
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£125k awarded to community groups in Scotland to support collaborative work with museums
Today, Museums Galleries Scotland announces that £125,000 has been awarded to five community groups across Scotland as part of the Delivering Change: Community Catalysts programme.
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MGS responds to the EHRC Code of Practice consultation
MGS has responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice consultation to provide feedback on the updated guidance for services, public functions, and associations.
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Four museums awarded over £225k to enhance visitor experience and sustainability
Today, Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) announces that £225,587 has been awarded to four museums across the country thanks to support from the Scottish Government.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Chair of the Recognition Committee appointed
MGS announces the appointment of Chanté St Clair Inglis as the new Chair of the Recognition Committee.
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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.