News & Events
Leadhills is Discovery Library of the week
During March Leadhills were one of the organisations recognised by the Library Hub as Discovery Library of the week. Library Hub Discovery is an online platform, hosted by the JISC which provides access to library catalogues all over the world. It includes among others the British Library, National Library...
Douglas Heritage Society
In conjunction with the re-opening of Douglas Museum on Saturday 2nd April, Douglas Heritage Society are hosting an evening talk at the St Brides Resource Centre The speaker on this occasion will be Dr Callum Watson. Dr Watson graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a PhD thesis entitled...
Lanarkshire Family History Resource Room :-Opening times and booking procedure following Covid closure
On behalf of the committee, we at last feel that we are able to reopen the centre to all members. As safety is our priority, the re opening has to be done carefully and slowly. With this in mind we have set up an appointment system so that everyone...
Lecture by Dr John Reid on the new Trimontium Museum Melrose
Lecture will take place at 7.30pm in Lanark Library on MOnday 11th October 7.30pm
Stonehouse Heritage Group Membership Special offer
Stonehouse heritage group are participating in the local Fiverfest promotion to encourage people to shop locally supporting local retailers, businesses and community groups. They are offering a full years membership for £5.50 if you take out membership between 9th and 23rd October. All you have to do is sign...
MGS Funding Update September 2021
The COP26 website is now live for organisations to add their events. Events – Culture at COP MGS new digital skills programmes Museums Galleries Scotland | New digital skills development programmes announced Visit Scotland’s Year of Scotland’s Stories 2022 marketing toolkit Year of Stories 2022 – Marketing Toolkit...
MGS Funding
he COVID-19 Adaptation Fund is making £330,000 available to support museums with the costs of opening back up in a way that ensures the safety and confidence of staff, volunteers and visitors while restrictions are still in place due to COVID-19. MGS Recovery and Resilience Fund now open. Independent museums can...
Museum Galleries Scotland Announces Significant Investment
MGS is delighted to announce that The National Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £250,000 to Forum Connections. Click here to read more