This item was published during the term of a previous administration that ended in April 2007
Listen
Local museums launch 'treasure hunt'
15/04/2005
The Scottish Museums Council has begun a consultation
on how best to identify collections in non-national museums
and galleries that are worthy of formal recognition and
support by national government.
Findings will be reported to the Executive on how the
proposed 'Significance Recognition Scheme' might be
implemented.
Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson said:
"Museums throughout Scotland hold collections which are
of national significance. It is important that we should
have a sensible framework within which we can support the
valuable work of non-national museums.
"I look forward to considering the results of this
exercise in the context of the wider review of the cultural
sector being undertaken by the Cultural Commission."
The closing date for comments is Friday, July 8,
2005.