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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.
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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.