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Seven More Scottish Museum Collections Get Recognition
By 24 Hour Museum Staff
19/10/2007
Image: a photograph of a museum interior with a sculptured head in the foreground
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.”
Image: a painting showing a group of young women surrounded by poppies
Poppies, 1891, George Henry (1858-1943). Part of the City of Edinburgh Scottish Art Collection. © City of Edinburgh Scottish Art Collection
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:
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Open: Opening Hours 2005:
1st May - 30th September 11.00 - 16.30
October phone for details
Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG, Lothian, Scotland
Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays during July & August 12noon - 5pm
Closed: Sundays, September-June
Scottish Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, EH22 4QN, Midlothian, Scotland
Open: From March to October:
Daily 1000-1700.
From November to February:
Daily 1000-1600
Closed: Christmas & New Year
Perth Museum & Art Gallery
78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB, Tayside, Scotland
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
University of Aberdeen Historic Collections: Special Libraries and Archives
Special Libraries and Archives, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3SW, Scotland
T: 01224 272598
Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Closed: Saturday & Sunday, some local holidays and Christmas and New Year holidays
University of Aberdeen Pathology and Forensic Medicine Collection
Department of Pathology, Medical School, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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.
University of Aberdeen, Anatomy Museum
School of Medicine, Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1YS, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Open: Due to legal constraints, access to the collection is restricted. By written appointment only.
University of Aberdeen, Geological Collections
Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, Meston Building, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Open: Permanent displays within the Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, King's College by appointment during normal working hours
Closed: Saturday & Sunday, public holidays
University of Aberdeen, Herbarium
Department of Plant and Soil Science, Cruickshank Building, St Machar Drive, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3UU, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Open: By written, email or telephone appointment only
University of Aberdeen, Natural History Centre
Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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
University of Aberdeen, Natural Philosophy Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments
Fraser Noble Building, Aberdeen University, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Open: Changing displays from the permanent collection in the Fraser Noble Building, King's College, Mon -Fri 9am - 5pm (except public holidays)
Closed: Public holidays
University of Aberdeen, Photographic Collections
Historic Collections, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3SW, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Open: Mon-Fri 9.30 - 4.30
Closed: Christmas & New Year Period and certain public holidays
Museum of Lead Mining
Wanlockhead, By Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6UT, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Open: Daily 1000-1630
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