How equity, discomfort, and change are influencing our HR practices
Reframing the Work is a series of staff conversations about embedding anti‑oppressive practice at MGS. This audio story highlights how HR applies data, training, and ongoing learning to support this work.
Innovative ideas for income generation
This series of photographs and interviews highlights how museums are generating income through innovative visitor experiences.
14 organisations share £130,947 through the Small Grants Fund awarded to support vital repairs and sustainable futures for Scotland’s museums
MGS awards £130,947 to 14 organisations share through the Small Grants Fund.
Circular Economy for Museums
FInd out about the circular economy and how museums can get maximum value out of the resources they consume.
Small Grants Fund
Accredited museums can apply for up to £15,000. This year, non-accredited museums will be able to apply for up to £10,000.
This fund is currently closed to applications and will reopen for expressions of interest in September.
Museum Development Fund
The Museum Development Fund supports museums to deliver medium-sized, strategic, sustainable development projects.
This fund is currently closed for the year.
Repair and Adaptation Fund
This new fund will support capital costs that directly increase the resilience or accessibility of museums through projects that address capital repair issues or adaptations. This fund is currently open to expressions of interest.
Knowledge Exchange: Removing Class Barriers with Museum as Muck
In this recorded Knowledge Exchange event Michelle McGrath, from Museum as Muck, explains class barriers within the museum workforce and explores how they can be dismantled.
Knowledge Exchange: Heritage organisations supporting Scottish Travellers with Progress in Dialogue
In this recorded Knowledge Exchange event, Davie Donaldson from Progress in Dialogue, talks about how heritage organisations can engage with and support Scottish Travellers and their heritage.
£2 million awarded through Museum Futures programme
Culture Secretary, Angus Robertson welcomes £2 million award through Museum Futures programme during a visit to David Livingstone Birthplace.
Museum Futures programme
The Museum Futures programme of essential support has been developed in direct response to the significant and ongoing financial and capacity challenges faced by the sector.
Is there hope for social media in the Heritage sector? A final SHSMG event
At the SHSMG's final event, hear from from speakers from the National Library of Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland and National Museums Scotland about the future of social media in our sector.