National Collections of Scotland

The five National Collections of Scotland are overseen and funded by the Scottish Government. They are responsible for collecting and publicly exhibiting items and archives of national and international importance.

The National Collections are:
 * National Library of Scotland
 * National Museums Scotland
 * National Galleries of Scotland
 * National Records of Scotland
 * Historic Environment Scotland

Additionally, there are 51 Recognised Collections of National Significance, designated and supported by the Museums Galleries Scotland Recognition Scheme.