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Research
National Survey for Scotland's Museums & Galleries
The National Survey for Scotland’s Museums and Galleries was commissioned by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) and conducted by DC Research in mid-2022, to gather essential information about the museums and galleries sector in Scotland.
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Research
Realising the vision together
Realising the Vision detailed how MGS and the sector would work together to maintain the momentum in building a sustainable future for the sector.
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Evaluation
Scotland's Year of Stories 2022
Delivered as a partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Scottish Government, the Community Stories Programme supported 180 organisations and community groups to celebrate Scotland's Year of Stories 2022. 
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Evaluation
Skills for Success Vocational Training Programme - Evaluation
Evaluation of Skills for Success, MGS' award-winning vocational training programme.
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Research
Social Impact: Evidence summary
We commissioned three literature reviews, published in 2020, to collate the academic, peer-reviewed evidence of the impact museums can have.