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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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MGS on Empire, Slavery & Scotland’s Museums Steering Group Recommendations

Today, the Empire, Slavery & Scotland’s Museums Steering Group make recommendations to the Scottish Government on how Scotland’s involvement in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery can be addressed using museum collections and spaces.

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Over £1 Million Awarded Through The Museums Capital Resilience Fund

Today Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) announces that 39 museums and galleries across Scotland have been awarded over £1 million, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government.

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Museums Galleries Scotland Launches Sector Jobs And Opportunities Support

Today Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) announces new jobs and opportunities support to help the sector in Scotland to embrace and action the Scottish Government Fair Work First guidelines and create a more sustainable and diverse workforce.

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Up To Date Records

Many museums in Scotland care for collections which have existed for many years, and which have been recorded according to varying historic standards.

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Help Shape The Second National Strategy For Scotland’s Museums And Galleries

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is inviting people working in all roles in Scotland’s museums and galleries to help shape the second national strategy for Scotland’s museums and galleries.

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New digital skills development programmes announced

Today Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is pleased to announce new plans to address sector digital skills development needs. Two programmes, Digital Literacy for Leadership and Talking Digital: Coaching Conversations for Digital Confidence will be delivered through MGS Skills Academy.

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Launch Of Culture At COP Website

In collaboration with partners from around the globe, Museum Galleries Scotland (MGS) is pleased to launch the Culture at COP website with the Climate Heritage Network and Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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£300,000 funding available to help communities celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022

Community groups and organisations from across the country are being invited to apply for funding to host events and activities that will celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.

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Support For The Scottish Crannog Centre

Today Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is working with the Scottish Crannog Centre to support them after the devastating fire that took place on Friday evening.