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News Archive 2008

Remembering Scotland at War

Oral history projects to bring generations together. Read More (Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008)

Note of Interest for the Museums Galleries Scotland Database System Redevelopment

Develop a new Customer Relationship Management database. Read More (Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008)

Museums Galleries Scotland Small Grants

Applications from full members are now being accepted - closing date 29 August. Read More (Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008)

Recognition Scheme Committee Vacancies

The committee that is responsible for making recommendations on the awarding of recognised status is seeking two new members. Read More (Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008)

Show Scotland Partnership Short-listed for Arts and Business Award

The sponsorship of a Museums Galleries Scotland project by design agency Pointsize Wolffe & Co has been short listed for the Arts & Business (A&B) Scotland Awards 2008. Read More (Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008)

Jodi Awards 2008

Call for Scottish nominations Read More (Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008)

Resources to help your collections management

Reviewing or writing a Collections Care Plan? Read More (Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008)

Scottish Emigration Museum.  Phase One Consultation

Engagement days in June. Read More (Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008)

Dates for fourth round of Recognition Scheme announced

Annual round of applications. Read More (Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008)

Actress lends her support as museums and galleries events weekend kicks off

BAFTA award-winning actress Daniela Nardini is backing Show Scotland 2008. Read More (Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008)

Collections research and travel bursaries

Bursaries to develop and share knowledge of sparsely documented or researched collections. Read More (Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)

Short list for the 2008 Art Fund Prize

Congratulations to Shetland Museum and Archives on being one of four projects chosen as the short list for the 2008 Art Fund Prize. Read More (Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008)

New framework helps museums and galleries keep up to date with digital developments

A framework for museums to develop and maintain digital content about their collections. Read More (Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008)

Funding awarded to nation's important collections

Five projects have been awarded a collective £199,431 of funding under the Recognition Scheme. Read More (Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008)

Training in housekeeping for museums and collection condition assessment

New training courses Read More (Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008)

New Identity for Museums and Galleries Body

Scottish Museums Council becomes Museums Galleries Scotland
Read More (Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008)

Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy funding opportunity

Museums Galleries Scotland invites pre-applications from eligible members. Read More (Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008)

Show Scotland 2008 events announced

Show Scotland 2008 website live. Read More (Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008)

Staff vacancy: Grants Development Manager

Lead on the development of our grants programmes. Read More (Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008)

New £125 million art collection to benefit galleries and audiences across Scotland

A collection of 725 works has been gifted by Anthony d’Offay and will be managed by National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Read More (Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)

The Scottish Emigration Museum. Research – To Scope and Map Emigration Collections in Scotland. Invitation to Tender

Read More (Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008)

Museums Celebrate as Latest Set of Recognised Collections of National Significance Announced

A further ten collections have been identified as being significant to the nation. Read More (Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008)

ICT Discussion Paper

Emerging themes around ICT in Scottish museums. Read More (Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008)

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