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
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
🏛️ 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
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
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
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
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
🏛️ 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
An oil painting of an elderly Barbara Fairweather seated in a cosy, plant-filled room, cradling an orange cat in her lap. She wears a green robe and slippers, and appears relaxed, bathed in natural light from a large window behind her. The room is warmly furnished with a richly patterned carpet, books, antique furniture, and decorative pottery. Painted by Phoebe Barrow, a founder of the Glencoe Folk Museum. Painting digitised by Michael McGinnes. Reproduced with permission from Glencoe Folk Museum.
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
An adult with medium-dark skin and medium-length brown hair stands at a table while smiling at an adult with red hair and a light green jacket. Next to them is a purple banner with the text "Supporting Scotland's Museums and Galleries".
💼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
The Tall Ship Glenlee, moored next to the angular glass and metal wall of the Riverside Museum in Glasgow. The ship has three yellow masts and rows of colourful flags.
💼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
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