The five National Collections of Scotland are overseen and funded by the Scottish Government. They are responsible for collecting and publicly exhibiting items and archives of national and international importance.
The National Collections are:[1]
- National Library of Scotland
- National Museums Scotland
- National Galleries of Scotland
- National Records of Scotland
- Historic Environment Scotland
Additionally, there are 51 Recognised Collections of National Significance, designated and supported by the Museums Galleries Scotland Recognition Scheme.[2]
References
edit- ^ "The National Collections". The Scottish Government. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ^ "The Recognised Collections of National Significance". Museums Galleries Scotland. Retrieved 3 April 2024.