Recognition Scheme

Scotland’s Recognition Scheme celebrates, promotes and supports nationally significant collections beyond those held in our national museums and galleries.

Recognition Scheme

The Recognised Collections

Learn about Scotland’s 51 Recognised Collections of National Significance, designated and supported by the Museums Galleries Scotland Recognition Scheme.

Recognised Collections

A collection of large 19th centuries paintings displayed on a red wall at the McManus Gallery. In the foreground is a sign promoting the artworks as a Recognised Collection.

The Recognition Committee are experienced individuals from the museum sector, or related sectors, who evaluate new applications to the Scheme, and make decisions on the status review of existing Recognised Collections, based on the information provided. The committee meet twice a year to manage the Scheme and consider any new applications.