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Museums Galleries Scotland
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🌍 How can heritage organisations embed anti-racist practice into all areas of their work?
The newly-published ‘White Thinking’ report highlights the lessons learned from anti-racism projects at heritage organisations across Scotland: buff.ly/U951ePY
🔗 Visit our website to find out more: lnkd.in/e-Esy9ZJ
📢 We're seeking new Trustees for the MGS Board. This voluntary role will help set the strategic direction of our organisation and support our work to foster a thriving, connected, and resilient sector.
To find out more and download our Board recruitment pack, visit: buff.ly/8SDfMQq
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⭐What does it mean to be an Accreditation Mentor?
We spoke to Helen Avenell, Accreditation Mentor at Ullapool Museum & Groam House Museum about her experience, including what she enjoys most about the role and why she would recommend mentoring to others in the sector.
🔗Find out more: buff.ly/TtKUowc
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📸 Smile! Museums in Scotland can apply for up to £1,000 to commission marketing photography for their venue.
Applications close June 29th. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/eCMOCr0
📸: Credit: Rachel Hein/Museum of The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The new Scottish Cabinet has been announced and we look forward to working with First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social & Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, Màiri McAllan to support Scotland’s museums and galleries to thrive.
📸 : Credit: The Scottish Government
🎉We're delighted to announce £1.3 million has been awarded to 14 organisations through the latest round of Museum Futures funding.
🔗Find out more in the news story on our website: buff.ly/E5rB3Vc
📢 We are pleased to announce the launch of our two Museum Futures funds for 2026 – the Unlocking Potential Fund, and the Innovation Fund. These funds are designed to unlock new revenue streams and increase the financial stability of your organisation.
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/sb2qiBG
We had our staff away day in Glasgow last week, at the fantastic St Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life & Art. Staff participated in the Climate and Nature Planning course, and were treated to a tour of Glasgow Cathedral from Thomas, one of our Museums and Galleries Technician apprentices.
Happy International Museum Day! As we celebrate Scotland’s rich cultural heritage today, we are delighted to announce that 5 museum collections are being recognised as nationally significant. This brings the total number of Recognised Collections of national significance in Scotland to 56!
