National Museums Scotland
Màiri McAllan appointed Scotland’s new culture secretary
Culture brief merged with education in slimmed-down cabinet
Parties back Scottish culture bill as Greens promise to review ‘unethically acquired’ collections
Our round-up of the Scottish party manifestos ahead of the 2026 election
Museum sector gets funding boost in Scottish budget
Further investment for Museum Futures programme and national collections hub
Scottish Government seeks ‘innovative funding solutions’ for culture
Culture secretary announces review of how sector is supported
Funding uplift for Scottish museums ‘does not go far enough’
Sector bodies welcome budget boost but say much of the funding will be absorbed by rising costs
A ticking time bomb for Scottish museums
The sector is increasingly fragile as lower visitor numbers since Covid and reduced public funding continue to bite. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Kaukab Stewart takes over as Scotland’s culture minister
MSP is the first woman of colour appointed to a ministerial role in the Scottish Government
National Museums Scotland launches new national strategy
Fifth national strategy focuses on sharing collections and sector support
Christina McKelvie named as Scottish culture minister in reshuffle
McKelvie will serve under new first minister Humza Yousaf
