| SEVEN MORE SCOTTISH MUSEUM COLLECTIONS GET RECOGNITION |
| By 24 Hour Museum Staff |
19/10/2007 |
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 | The entire collection of the Perth and Kinross Council Museums and Art Galleries has been recognised. © Perth and Kinross Council |
Seven more collections from museums and galleries across Scotland have been identified as being of national significance under the Scottish Museum Council's Recognition Scheme.
The latest additions range from a farming museum to the entire collection of the University of Aberdeen, and bring the number of nationally recognised museums up to 17.
“To achieve Recognition status, the applicants had to demonstrate the uniqueness, authenticity, comprehensiveness, and national value of their collection,” said Douglas Connell, Chair of the Recognition Committee overseeing the Recognition of collections of national significance.
“The range of collections being awarded highlights the wonderful diversity of Scotland’s collections.” |
Poppies, 1891, George Henry (1858-1943). Part of the City of Edinburgh Scottish Art Collection. © City of Edinburgh Scottish Art Collection
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Funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Scottish Museums Council, the Recognition Scheme was launched in 2006 and aims to make sure important collections are identified, cared for, protected and promoted to a wider audience.
Recognised venues have the opportunity to big for special funding to undertake accessibility improvements and to improve how their collections are cared for.
The new Recognised collections are:
- Aberdeen Council’s Aberdeenshire Farming Museums Collection
- City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries Scottish Art Collection
- The entire collection of the Scottish Mining Museum
- The entire collection of Perth and Kinross Council Museums and Art Galleries
- The entire collection of the University of Aberdeen
- The Miners’ Library collection of the Museum of Leadmining at Walockhead
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|  | | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum | | | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
T: 01771 622906
Open: Opening Hours 2005:
1st May - 30th September 11.00 - 16.30
October phone for details
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| | | | Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh | | | 42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG, Lothian, Scotland
T: 0131 529 4142
Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays during July & August 12noon - 5pm
Closed: Sundays, September-June
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| | | | Scottish Mining Museum | | | Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, EH22 4QN, Midlothian, Scotland
T: 0131 663 7519
Open: From March to October:
Daily 1000-1700.
From November to February:
Daily 1000-1600
Closed: Christmas & New Year
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| | | | Perth Museum & Art Gallery | | | 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, Tayside, Scotland
T: 01738 632488
Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
Open Sundays May - September
13.00-16.30
Closed: Sundays September - May
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, December 30 - January 2
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| | | | | University of Aberdeen Pathology and Forensic Medicine Collection | | | Department of Pathology, Medical School, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
T: 01224 553792
Open: Due to legal constraints, access to the collection is restricted. By written/email appointment only.
Changing displays of the permanent collection can be seen beside the Medical Library, Foresterhill, Mon - Sat 9.00 - 5.00pm; Sun 1.00 - 5.00 pm.
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| | | | University of Aberdeen, Anatomy Museum | | | School of Medicine, Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1YS, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
T: 01224 274320
Open: Due to legal constraints, access to the collection is restricted. By written appointment only.
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| | | | University of Aberdeen, Geological Collections | | | Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, Meston Building, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
T: 01224 273448
Open: Permanent displays within the Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, King's College by appointment during normal working hours
Closed: Saturday & Sunday, public holidays
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| | | | University of Aberdeen, Herbarium | | | Department of Plant and Soil Science, Cruickshank Building, St Machar Drive, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3UU, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
T: 01224 272705
Open: By written, email or telephone appointment only
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| | | | University of Aberdeen, Natural History Centre | | | Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
T: 01224 274545
Open: The Centre is open Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm.
If you are intending to visit between 9am and 3pm then please call in advance, Tel. – 01224 274545 School classes use our classroom during these times, which means the room may be unavailable for family visits.
Closed: Saturdays and Sundays, Christmas & New Year holidays and public holidays
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| | | | | | Museum of Lead Mining | | | Wanlockhead, By Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6UT, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
T: 01659 74387
Open: Daily 1000-1630
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