Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS)
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the national development body supporting over 450 museums and galleries across Scotland. MGS enhances this sector through strategic funding, advocacy in partnership with the Scottish Government, and tailored advice to local communities. Their services extend to regular training programs for staff, ensuring a fair workplace, and effective project management that tackles sensitive historical narratives, all part of their comprehensive strategy to promote and preserve Scotland's rich museum heritage.
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Historic Environment Scotland (HES)
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) plays a crucial role in supporting tourism businesses associated with Scotland's rich historical and cultural heritage. As the lead public body responsible for the country's historic environment, HES offers guidance and resources to visitor attractions that showcase Scotland's monuments and historical sites. They help enhance visitor experiences through conservation efforts, educational programs, and promotional activities, ensuring that Scotland’s heritage attractions are visible, accessible and educational.
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Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA)
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) supports Scotland’s visitor attractions through advocacy, networking opportunities, and tailored advice. They provide training, operational guidance, and funding information, helping attractions enhance their visitor experience and business performance.
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Association for Cultural Enterprises
The Association for Cultural Enterprises primarily supports visitor, cultural, and heritage attractions by providing resources and training to improve commercial skills and revenue generation. They focus on enhancing retail, publishing, and product development within museums, galleries, heritage sites, and cultural institutions. The association can help you innovate and thrive in a changing marketplace while maximising visitor engagement and financial sustainability.
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The Scottish Tour Guides Association (STGA)
The Scottish Tour Guides Association (STGA) is responsible for training, accrediting, and supporting professional tourist guides in Scotland. The association plays a crucial role in the tourism sector by ensuring that visitors receive accurate and engaging information, contributing to the overall quality of the tourism experience in Scotland. They ensure that guides meet high standards of knowledge and professionalism and help coordinate the provision of guiding services in various languages, enhancing Scotland's appeal to international tourists.
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