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Grants Programme
Our grants programme distributes funding to museums and galleries through the Museum Development Fund, Small Grants Fund, and occasional special funding.
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 and 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.
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"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.
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.
South Asian Coins in the UK and Proactive Repatriation & Justice-Seeking
Talks presented by Shreya Gupta, University of Exeter and Ashmolean Museum, and Nicole Anderson, University of Edinburgh, respectively.
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MGS quits Twitter/X
Following our desire for a safe, accurate, and inclusive social media presence, we've taken the decision to leave Twitter/X.
Working with photographers and models
Professional photography is a great way to promote your museum or gallery to potential visitors. It can transform your website, social media, and print materials.
Blog post
Ray Macfarlane reflects on her time as Chair
As Ray steps down as Chair of our Board, we spoke with her about the highlights of her time at MGS and her hopes for the future of Scotland's museum sector.
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MGS appoints Duncan Dornan as new Board Chair
Museums Galleries Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Dornan as the new Chair of the Board.