Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded £280,834 to five organisations through its Museum Development Fund.

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.

Our role as a Community Support Hub will involve helping communities submit examples of Intangible Cultural Heritage to the National Inventory for Living Heritage.

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.

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.

Museums Galleries Scotland is a values-led organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive anti-oppressive culture for its people. From individual objectives to organisational goals, we are influenced by our values: collaboration, courageousness, integrity and a passion for museums and galleries.

7 partnerships in Scotland have been awarded a share of £62k to help communities record, showcase and safeguard their own cultural traditions.

On Friday 20 November, Trimontium Museum was presented with the Innovation Award at VisitScotland's National Scottish Thistle Awards.

Peter Hewitt, ICH Project Co-ordinator at MGS reflects on the annual conference that celebrates living heritage in Scotland.

We're proud to participate in DuoDay 2025, an equal employment initiative which pairs disabled people with employers across Scotland.

A successful museum shop enhances the visitor experience and generates valuable income. These practical tips are for museums of all sizes to consider when planning their retail space.

The third annual intangible cultural heritage (ICH) conference provided an opportunity for Scotland’s cultural sector to come together and celebrate living heritage in Scotland.