Folklore and Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland Event
In December 2021, the Folklore Museums Network, Historic Environment Scotland, and Museums Galleries Scotland hosted a collaborative online workshop looking at the identification, interpretation, and collection of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Symposium Event
In November 2015, MGS partnered with Traditional Arts and Cultural Scotland and Creative Scotland to organise an International Symposium on the role of Intangible Cultural Heritage in identities and sustainable community development.
Grants Programme
Our grants programme distributes funding to museums and galleries through the Museum Development Fund, Small Grants Fund, and occasional special funding.
Blether Together: Interdisciplinary learning in primary learning and teaching
Join MGS and Education Scotland for a session to discuss how museums can support interdisciplinary learning for primary school children.
Networks & Forums
Getting involved in different networks and geographic forums can encourage greater partnership working, and provide support for your organisation.
Map of Scotland's Museums & Galleries
Find out what's happening in the sector near you on our map of Scotland's Museums and Galleries
MGS Climate Commitment
This commitment states on how we aim to support museums and galleries to reach their climate and sustainability goals.
News and Media
Find our latest news stories and how you can contact us if you have a media enquiry.
"Safe Oot, Safe In": Place, Intangible Cultural Heritage, and the role of the museum
How can museums support and safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage? Peter Hewitt, our Intangible Cultural Heritage Officer, highlights the connections between Annan Museum and an annual custom called Annan Riding of the Marches.
Visitor Experience at Cultural Venues
Join ACE for this one day online conference sharing best practice in visitor experience at cultural venues. This event will provide you with useful knowledge, contacts and practical ideas to help you maximise visitor engagement.
Retail at cultural venues
Join Association for Cultural Enterprises for this one day online conference sharing best practice in retail at cultural organisations. This event will provide you with useful knowledge, new contacts and practical solutions to help you maximise income from this critical revenue stream.
Front of house toolkit
Learn how to create positive and memorable visitor experiences with Association for Cultural Enterprises's Front of House Toolkit.