CEO Lucy Casot reflects on our work to support Scotland's museum sector and deliver the objectives of Scotland's Museums and Galleries Strategy.

This report highlights the work we've undertaken to develop climate resilience, mitigation, and adaptation within the museum sector in Scotland.  

We welcome the news that V&A Dundee has been awarded an LGBT Youth Scotland Charter, signalling their commitment to creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive environment for their workforce and audiences.

Geographically based forums offer voluntary peer-support for museums of all sizes, providing opportunities for collaboration, as well as a space to share news and discuss matters of mutual interest.

Today, Museums Galleries Scotland announces that £125,000 has been awarded to five community groups across Scotland as part of the Delivering Change: Community Catalysts programme.

Find examples of networks that may be useful to museums, or their staff looking to take and support climate action. 

Museum workers from across Scotland highlight how museums and galleries can use collections, partnerships, and events to support the health and wellbeing of their communities.

In 2021, the University of Aberdeen returned a looted Benin Bronze from their collection to the Oba of Benin, becoming the first UK institution to agree to an unconditional return of a Benin Bronze. Neil Curtis, from University of Aberdeen, outlines the process of giving back a pillaged object without a repatriation request being made. 

Football Memories started in 2009 with a simple idea: to tackle social isolation by setting up reminiscence groups. Curator Richard McBrearty reflects on how the project has grown from an MGS-funded pilot to a national programme which benefits thousands of people.

A reciprocal mentorship and training programme, pairing someone with lived experience of systemic exclusion who is interested in entering heritage leadership with a leader from the Delivering Change: Museum Transformers programme.

Professional photography can transform your marketing and attract new audiences to your museum or gallery. This guide will help you identify your needs, build a brief for photographers, and plan a photoshoot.

MGS has responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice consultation to provide feedback on the updated guidance for services, public functions, and associations.