Return of the Galliwasp
Staff at The Hunterian share their experience of returning a specimen of the extinct Jamaican giant galliwasp back home to Jamaica. They highlight how the repatriation of the specimen was achieved through collaboration with curators and academics in Jamaica, and explain the challenges and outcomes of the process.
List of Repatriations from Scottish Museums
Search the list of repatriation requests made to Scottish museums and galleries
Public transport meets active travel for a great museum adventure
For World Car Free Day MGS Climate Officer Lucy Neville visited the Museum of Scottish Railways by trying out the Inner Forth Bike Bus. In this article, Lucy recounts her journey and highlights the benefits of active travel.
Focus on: education in action
We spoke with four museum sector workers to find out how they're focusing on education by engaging with learners to co-curate displays, develop skills, and explore topics of migration and empire.
Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums
The Empire, Slavery, and Scotland's Museums project, sponsored by the Scottish Government, developed recommendations on how Scotland’s involvement in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery can be addressed using museum collections and museum spaces.
Creative Minds Fund
Apply for up to £25,000 with the Creative Minds Fund. This fund will support museums and partnering organisations to engage people experiencing mental health issues. This fund has been made possible by support from the Baring Foundation.
Knowledge Exchange: Learning for sustainability
In this Knowledge Exchange event from Museums Galleries Scotland, speakers discuss how museums and heritage organisations can facilitate the education of young people on climate action.
Scottish museums take climate action
As Scotland’s Climate Week begins Museums Galleries Scotland emphasises the role museums play in climate action.
Introduction to restitution and repatriation work in Scotland
Find out about restitution and repatriation in collection management, and additional guidance on the issue.
MGS makes case for museum sector funding at Scottish Parliament
CEO Lucy Casot gave evidence of the financial challenges facing museums and galleries at the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny for 2025-26.
Delivering Change: Community Catalysts
Information about the Delivering Change: Community Catalysts programme, where communities are supported to connect with museums.
Using outdoor spaces to diversify audiences and benefit nature
This case study explores the value of creating an outdoor space for engaging visitors and the local community, as well as attracting new audiences while also benefiting the local biodiversity.