A silver sword recovered from the wreck of HMS Royal Oak has finally returned home to Orkney, on display at Scapa Flow Museum.
#RoyalOak #ScapaFlow #OrkneyHistory #HighlandTimes #NavalHistory #CommunityHeritage #WWIIHistory #ScottishMuseums #HMSRoyalOak #HighlandsAndIslands
#RoyalOak #ScapaFlow #OrkneyHistory #HighlandTimes #NavalHistory #CommunityHeritage #WWIIHistory #ScottishMuseums #HMSRoyalOak #HighlandsAndIslands
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A silver sword recovered from the wreck of HMS Royal Oak has finally returned home to Orkney, on display at Scapa Flow Museum.
#RoyalOak #ScapaFlow #OrkneyHistory #HighlandTimes #NavalHistory #CommunityHeritage #WWIIHistory #ScottishMuseums #HMSRoyalOak #HighlandsAndIslands
#RoyalOak #ScapaFlow #OrkneyHistory #HighlandTimes #NavalHistory #CommunityHeritage #WWIIHistory #ScottishMuseums #HMSRoyalOak #HighlandsAndIslands
Amazing opportunity here to have a say in MA policies and procedures, representing the UK's four nations. Do apply to represent your nation and the devolved issues of culture you're dealing with.
#NIMuseums #ScottishMuseums #WelshMuseums #EnglishMuseums
#NIMuseums #ScottishMuseums #WelshMuseums #EnglishMuseums
Opportunity | Become a member of our Nation Committees 👤
We're looking for 12 members to join our committees to support our work in the four nations of the UK, with places available for 3 members to join each of our England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales committees.
Apply by 14 September 👇
We're looking for 12 members to join our committees to support our work in the four nations of the UK, with places available for 3 members to join each of our England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales committees.
Apply by 14 September 👇
Opportunity | Become a member of our Nation Committees - Museums Association
We're looking for 12 members to join our committees to support our work in the four nations of the UK
www.museumsassociation.org
August 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Amazing opportunity here to have a say in MA policies and procedures, representing the UK's four nations. Do apply to represent your nation and the devolved issues of culture you're dealing with.
#NIMuseums #ScottishMuseums #WelshMuseums #EnglishMuseums
#NIMuseums #ScottishMuseums #WelshMuseums #EnglishMuseums
It was a real pleasure to attend the Falconer Museum’s Doors Open Day and see the community’s enthusiasm for this important part of Forres’ heritage.
#Forres #FalconerMuseum #ScottishHighlands #ScottishMuseums
#Forres #FalconerMuseum #ScottishHighlands #ScottishMuseums
October 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It was a real pleasure to attend the Falconer Museum’s Doors Open Day and see the community’s enthusiasm for this important part of Forres’ heritage.
#Forres #FalconerMuseum #ScottishHighlands #ScottishMuseums
#Forres #FalconerMuseum #ScottishHighlands #ScottishMuseums
💼Our jobs and opportunities page promotes #FairWork approved roles in the Scottish heritage sector. Check out current opportunities or advertise a role with us by filling out the form at the bottom of the page 👉 buff.ly/3QBLrTH
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
March 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
💼Our jobs and opportunities page promotes #FairWork approved roles in the Scottish heritage sector. Check out current opportunities or advertise a role with us by filling out the form at the bottom of the page 👉 buff.ly/3QBLrTH
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
🏛️ Scottish museums awarded the Repair and Adaptation Fund to upgrade facilities, make essential repairs & boost sustainability.
From solar panels to roof replacements—17 projects strengthening Scotland's cultural heritage.
Round 2 open until 5 Nov: www.museumsgalleries...
#ScottishMuseums
From solar panels to roof replacements—17 projects strengthening Scotland's cultural heritage.
Round 2 open until 5 Nov: www.museumsgalleries...
#ScottishMuseums
Scottish museums share £862k through the Repair and Adaptation Fund - Museums Galleries Scotland
Museums Galleries Scotland has awarded £862,488 to 17 museum organisations across Scotland through the Repair and Adaptation Fund.
www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🏛️ Scottish museums awarded the Repair and Adaptation Fund to upgrade facilities, make essential repairs & boost sustainability.
From solar panels to roof replacements—17 projects strengthening Scotland's cultural heritage.
Round 2 open until 5 Nov: www.museumsgalleries...
#ScottishMuseums
From solar panels to roof replacements—17 projects strengthening Scotland's cultural heritage.
Round 2 open until 5 Nov: www.museumsgalleries...
#ScottishMuseums
Today is #InternationalMuseumDay! 🏛️
In a blog written by the curator of Glencoe Folk Museum, the work of Barbara Fairweather and her dedication to preserving women’s stories and Scotland’s past is explored.
womenshistoryscotland.org/2024/06/13/r...
#WomensHistory #ScottishMuseums #HeritageMatters
In a blog written by the curator of Glencoe Folk Museum, the work of Barbara Fairweather and her dedication to preserving women’s stories and Scotland’s past is explored.
womenshistoryscotland.org/2024/06/13/r...
#WomensHistory #ScottishMuseums #HeritageMatters
May 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Today is #InternationalMuseumDay! 🏛️
In a blog written by the curator of Glencoe Folk Museum, the work of Barbara Fairweather and her dedication to preserving women’s stories and Scotland’s past is explored.
womenshistoryscotland.org/2024/06/13/r...
#WomensHistory #ScottishMuseums #HeritageMatters
In a blog written by the curator of Glencoe Folk Museum, the work of Barbara Fairweather and her dedication to preserving women’s stories and Scotland’s past is explored.
womenshistoryscotland.org/2024/06/13/r...
#WomensHistory #ScottishMuseums #HeritageMatters
April 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New on our Museum Musings blog, Volunteer Janet shares her thoughts on a hot topic in the world of museums: Disposals!
Follow the link to read on:
bit.ly/EM-MuseumMus...
#ElginMuseum #MuseumMusings #ScottishMuseums
Follow the link to read on:
bit.ly/EM-MuseumMus...
#ElginMuseum #MuseumMusings #ScottishMuseums
December 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New on our Museum Musings blog, Volunteer Janet shares her thoughts on a hot topic in the world of museums: Disposals!
Follow the link to read on:
bit.ly/EM-MuseumMus...
#ElginMuseum #MuseumMusings #ScottishMuseums
Follow the link to read on:
bit.ly/EM-MuseumMus...
#ElginMuseum #MuseumMusings #ScottishMuseums
Visit us at Elgin Museum this weekend! Our Volunteers are excited to welcome you on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Entry is free but donations are welcomed 😊
#ElginMuseum #Moray #ScottishMuseums
#ElginMuseum #Moray #ScottishMuseums
August 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Visit us at Elgin Museum this weekend! Our Volunteers are excited to welcome you on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Entry is free but donations are welcomed 😊
#ElginMuseum #Moray #ScottishMuseums
#ElginMuseum #Moray #ScottishMuseums
💼Our jobs & opportunities page promotes #FairWork approved roles in the Scottish heritage sector. There's a range of roles to explore, from apprenticeships to Trustees.
Find out more👉 buff.ly/3QBLrTH
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
Find out more👉 buff.ly/3QBLrTH
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
March 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
💼Our jobs & opportunities page promotes #FairWork approved roles in the Scottish heritage sector. There's a range of roles to explore, from apprenticeships to Trustees.
Find out more👉 buff.ly/3QBLrTH
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
Find out more👉 buff.ly/3QBLrTH
#MuseumJobs #ScottishMuseums #VolunteeringScotland
National Mining Museum Scotland are crowdfunding to restore the Lady Vic winding engine (among other things). Sponsor a rivet for £25 or a brick for £100:
nationalminingmuseum.com/ourfuture/
#ScottishMuseums #Heritage #MiningHistory
nationalminingmuseum.com/ourfuture/
#ScottishMuseums #Heritage #MiningHistory
Our future - National Mining Museum
nationalminingmuseum.com
March 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
National Mining Museum Scotland are crowdfunding to restore the Lady Vic winding engine (among other things). Sponsor a rivet for £25 or a brick for £100:
nationalminingmuseum.com/ourfuture/
#ScottishMuseums #Heritage #MiningHistory
nationalminingmuseum.com/ourfuture/
#ScottishMuseums #Heritage #MiningHistory
🏛️ Museum funding alert! MGS Repair & Adaptation Fund now open - up to £100k for urgent repairs & accessibility improvements. Round 1 deadline: 6 August. Plus match funding available from Heritage Fund! Apply now: www.museumsgalleries...
#MuseumFunding #ScottishMuseums #AccessibilityFunding
#MuseumFunding #ScottishMuseums #AccessibilityFunding
Repair and Adaptation Fund
This new fund will support capital costs that directly increase the resilience or accessibility of museums through projects that address capital repair issues or adaptations. Expression of Interest period: 16 June 2025 – 23 July 2025
www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🏛️ Museum funding alert! MGS Repair & Adaptation Fund now open - up to £100k for urgent repairs & accessibility improvements. Round 1 deadline: 6 August. Plus match funding available from Heritage Fund! Apply now: www.museumsgalleries...
#MuseumFunding #ScottishMuseums #AccessibilityFunding
#MuseumFunding #ScottishMuseums #AccessibilityFunding