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This section covers the museums of Scotland.

Aberdeen City

Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums
They say 'The origins of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums can be traced to 1873 when John Forbes White and a number of local art collectors decided to hold a public exhibition to display their collections. From this developed a plan to establish a public art gallery for the benefit of citizens, an objective that continues to drive the programmes of activity within the Museums and Galleries service today.'

University of Aberdeen Museums
They say 'The University cares for one of Scotland’s most significant museum collections, using them to inspire and to challenge.'

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Museums Service
They say 'We operate 12 museums and visitor centres across Aberdeenshire, from Fordyce in the north to Stonehaven in the south.'

Dundee City

The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
They say 'The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum offers a fascinating insight into Dundee and with 8 galleries to explore, there is a wealth of information to discover in our exhibitions of art, history and the environment.'

East Lothian

East Lothian Museums
They say 'East Lothian Council Museums Service manages four museums in venues spread across picturesque East Lothian. We manage a varied collection of objects, put on exhibitions, events and activities. We support community exhibitions and also have an outreach service for schools.'

City of Edinburgh

Museum on the Mound
Opened in 2006, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more. Art & design, technology, crime, trade and security – all feature in the story of money.

National Museum of Scotland
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National Museum of Scotland.

Glasgow City

Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
Founded in 1807, The Hunterian is Scotland's oldest public museum and home to one of the largest collections outside the National Museums. The Hunterian is one of the leading university museums in the UK and its collections have been Recognised as a Collection of National Significance.

Highlands

Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
They say 'Explore Scottish history and discover how the highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Have the opportunity to get face to face with a pine marten and scratch a badger's belly. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts and unlock a medieval chest - or just have a cup of tea.'

North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
North Ayrshire Council aims to collect, preserve, exhibit and promote its rich and diverse heritage to the community of North Ayrshire and beyond.

Perth and Kinross

The Black Watch Castle & Museum
They say 'Scotland's Black Watch is an elite military regiment whose history stretches back almost three centuries. We're a Family Friendly Museum and a great venue for a family day out in Perth, Scotland.'

Perth Museum and Art Gallery
They say 'We are one of the oldest museums in the UK with more than half a million objects.The permanent displays explore the artistic, social and natural history of Perth & Kinross district.'

Stirlingshire

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
They say 'A warm welcome awaits you at the Stirling Smith. The art gallery and museum was established in 1874 and holds the keys of Stirling's past.'