Museum Development Manager retires after 18 years at MGS
We wish a happy retirement to Loretta Mordi, who left MGS at the end of 2025 after 18 years of dedicated service as our Museum Development Manager for Learning and Engagement.
Museums: Scotland's Stories, Scotland's Future
Our campaign for the 2026 Scottish elections calls for all political parties to recognise museums and galleries as essential civic institutions that have a positive impact on Scotland and its communities.
2026 Election Advocacy Toolkit
As we approach the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, the impact of museums must be visible, valued, and understood by the people who shape national policy. This toolkit makes it simple for all museums to take part in the campaign, with practical tips and ready-to-use content.
MGS launches national advocacy campaign ahead of 2026 Scottish Parliament election
MGS has launched a national advocacy campaign and is urging museums across the country to take part ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
Lunch & Learn: Running a museum café: Balancing Hospitality and Heritage
We are joined by ; Caroline Mathers, Stirling Smith Museum, and Sue McVey, Food for Life Scotland.
Knowledge Exchange: Beyond Salacious: Exploring LGBTQ+ Themes with Family and Young Audiences
Join Sacha Coward and MGS in looking beyond the more usual ways of exploring LGBTQ+ narratives in our museums, and ensuring the stories we tell reflect the communities we live in and amongst.
MGS recognised in SUSE’s Apt 30 initiative for inclusive employment
Museums Galleries Scotland is named as one of Scotland’s leading inclusive employers by SUSE (Scottish Union of Supported Employment) as part of their Apt 30 initiative.
Over £280K awarded through the Museum Development Fund
Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded £280,834 to five organisations through its Museum Development Fund.
Advice for museums considering returning items
There is no “one size fits all” approach to repatriation and returning ancestors or cultural items from museum collections varies. This guide outlines 6 areas museums should focus on when considering repatriation.
MGS named as hub for National Inventory of Living Heritage
Our role as a Community Support Hub will involve helping communities submit examples of Intangible Cultural Heritage to the National Inventory for Living Heritage.
Intangible Cultural Heritage – Community Support Hub Inscription Surgeries
A chance to discuss the process for listing living heritage practices on the inventory, ask questions, and talk about any challenges you’re facing around the ICH listing process.
Climate Action Accelerator Programme
Delivered by VisitScotland, in partnership with Climate Springboard at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI), this innovative programme aims to accelerate climate action within tourism and events businesses.