Museums Galleries Scotland

💼Our jobs and opportunities page promotes #FairWork approved roles in the Scottish heritage sector. Live roles include: 🏛️ Chair, Museum Accreditation – Museums and Cultural Property Arts Council England 👥 Board Trustees / Non–Executive Directors at The Tall Ship Glenlee 💡 Learning and Engagement Volunteer at the Museum of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Find out more on our website👉 https://buff.ly/3QBLrTH #MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland

🏆 Congratulations to Glasgow Life who won the award for Best Venue Hire Initiative at the Cultural Enterprises Awards earlier this week! They were also shortlisted for Team of the Year and Darren Gilliand, eCommerce Sales Advisor was shortlisted for the Rising Star award ⭐ ✨ Congratulations to the other Scottish finalists including National Trust for Scotland for Best Filming Initiative, The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland for Best Ticketing Initiative, and Fruitmarket for Best Retail Initiative. Fantastic examples of innovation and revenue generation 👏

🙋♀️ This Women's History Month we're highlighting a case study on how Glasgow Women's Library successfully expanded their volunteer programme to meet increased visitor demand. After achieving Recognition status for their collection, a newly appointed Collections Volunteer Coordinator helped train 15 new volunteers. These volunteers, many of whom had faced exclusion from museums due to educational, socio-economic, and cultural factors, have made a huge impact. Volunteers welcomed visitors, catalogued items across 12 collections, and helped diversify GWL’s audience. Their efforts have turned GWL into a shining example of best practice in volunteering. 🌟 🔗 Find the full case study on our website: https://lnkd.in/dBJf8hHm #WomensHistoryMonth #GlasgowWomensLibrary #VolunteerSuccess #Inclusivity

🤳 Find out how you can improve your museum’s marketing by signing up for a free 1-to-1 advice session with our marketing team. You'll have the chance to discuss your plans for the season ahead, ask questions, and talk about any challenges you’re facing around marketing and public relations (PR). Whether you’re wanting to know more about your website, social media, press, advertising, events, or campaigns, we'll tailor our feedback to suit your needs. These sessions are aimed at anyone working or volunteering in the Scottish museum sector who has marketing and PR responsibilities and does not have the support of a wider communications team. To sign up, visit our Eventbrite page: https://lnkd.in/g8kFcdyG

🌟March is #WomensHistoryMonth and provides an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women throughout history and in contemporary society. It also coincides with #InternationalWomensDay which takes place this Saturday. 📢Museums across Scotland are hosting a range of events to mark the occasion. From the pioneering suffragettes of Dunoon to Scotland's trailblazing girl bands, there's something for everyone. Here are a few upcoming events to look out for: 07/03 at 6pm | TALK | Dunoon and the fight for women's suffrage at Castle House Museum 08/03 at 6:30pm | TALK | An evening with Sara Sheridan: Exploring the secrets of Blythswood Square at Perth Museum 08/03 at 7pm | CONCERT | A celebration of women in music at St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum 08/03 at 2pm | FILM SCREENING | Since yesterday: The untold story of Scotland's girl bands at Kelvin Hall Image credit: Women Reclaim the Night! by Sue Stiles, part of Women in Revolt Exhibition at National Galleries Scotland | John Blower, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

🏆 This Modern Apprenticeship week we're sharing a case study on the humble beginnings of a small pilot programme that's had a huge impact on a museum and how they work with local communities. One learning centre, and several awards later, The Scottish Crannog Centre talk about the apprenticeship programme that kicked off their journey to becoming an accredited learning centre. 🎓 Five apprentices completed Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) units while engaging with visitors and contributing to museum interpretation. The apprentices gained confidence and skills, and the museum benefitted from fresh ideas and strengthened community ties. The pilot scheme highlighted the transformative potential of young voices in the heritage sector. 🔗 Find the full case study on our website: https://lnkd.in/d6_jesbV

🎤 Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy Symposium 2025 took place at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and online last week. The day was filled with insightful discussions and workshops which focused on skills development in the sector, sustainable co-production, and planning for resilience. It was also an opportunity for sector colleagues to come together and share their experiences while making new connections. Our Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager, Jason Rose has written a reflective blog on the day which you can read here: https://lnkd.in/ehAhsgsJ

A massive thank you to the 400+ in-person and online attendees who made today's Strategy Symposium such a success! 🎉 We had lots of great discussions about how the museum sector can connect with diverse communities, develop the workforce, and build more sustainable and resilient organisations.

Welcome to Scotland’s Museums and Galleries #StrategySymposium2025! Museum sector workers and key partners are meeting at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and online today to connect and collaborate on shared challenges, new opportunities, and their progress on Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy. This event is a key opportunity for the museum sector workforce to share their experiences and shape discussions about Scotland's heritage and cultural landscape. We're starting today with our keynote speaker, Professor David Olusoga OBE. We’ll also be hearing from Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson MSP who will address the sector and provide an update on culture funding. This afternoon’s panel sessions will explore skills development in the sector, sustainable co-production, and planning for resilience. We’re also holding a series of workshops on digitisation in museums, inclusive recruitment practices, and embedding anti-racism in the curriculum.

📢 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new online learning programme, Resilient Heritage: Business Modules. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this programme is designed to equip cultural heritage organisations with the essential knowledge and skills needed for sustainable growth and inclusive governance. How will this programme benefit you? 💡Focused Insights: Each course section provides targeted knowledge to enhance your organisation's operations and resilience. 🔨Practical Tools: You'll have access to practical tools that can be implemented immediately, helping you address specific challenges in your organisation. ⌚Flexible Learning: You can complete the programme as a comprehensive training course or as standalone units on specific topics. 🎖Certificate of Completion: Upon completing the training program, you have the option to receive a certificate that demonstrates the knowledge and skills you have gained. ⭐Future Impact: By participating in the programme, you'll be contributing to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage for future generations. 🔗 Explore the Business Modules here: https://lnkd.in/dUiaxV7h #ResilientHeritage #CulturalHeritage #OnlineLearning #SustainableGrowth #InclusiveGovernance