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  • Last updated: January 23rd 2023

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Here you will find our latest news stories, as well as contact details for our marketing team if you have a media enquiry.

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Capital Resilience Fund 2023
Museums Galleries Scotland is pleased to announce the new Capital Resilience Fund 2023 for non-National accredited museums and galleries in Scotland.
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MGS Looks Back Over 2022/23
We've published our latest annual review and released a short film on the support we provided to Scotland's museum sector in 2022/23.
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People at the Heart of Museums in £434K Funding Awards
Museums Galleries Scotland is delighted to announce the £434K Museum Development Fund is being awarded to nine museums and galleries across Scotland.
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Congratulating the Scottish Finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023
Museums Galleries Scotland welcomes Art Fund's recognition of excellent community-oriented work at The Burrell Collection and Scapa Flow Museum.
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Our Response to the Scottish Government’s International Culture Strategy Survey
Museums Galleries Scotland advocated for the international reach and vital contributions of the museums and galleries sector by responding to a recent Scottish Government Survey.
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Themed Year Proves to be a Real Success Story
A newly released report has revealed the Year of Stories 2022 delivered significant benefits to Scotland and its communities.
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Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
Martyn’s Law
‘Martyn’s Law’ will place a requirement on those responsible for certain venues, including museums, to increase their preparedness for and protection from a terrorist attack by requiring them to take proportionate steps, depending on the size and nature of the activities that take place there. 
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Over £573k Awarded to 20 Museums to Support Their Resilience
Museums across Scotland have been awarded a share of £573K from the Museums Galleries Scotland Resilience Fund, thanks to support from the Scottish Government. 
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MGS participates in Intangible Cultural Heritage symposium
MGS Museum Development team member Jacob O'Sullivan travelled to the Netherlands to speak at an international symposium on Intangible Cultural Heritage.