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= Recognised Museum Collections of National Significance in Scotland = The Recognition Scheme was formed in 2007 by the Scottish Government to highlight culturally significant museum collections that lie outside of the Scottish national museums and galleries. A Recognised Collection of National Significance is one that is of such importance and quality that it merits formal recognition and support by national government. The scheme is formally administered by Museums Galleries Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.

The Recognition Scheme is only available to accredited non-national museums who have demonstrated the significance and importance of their collection. Museums may apply for an entire collection or part of a collection to be recognised. Multiple museums may also apply for Recognition together in partnership as a distributed collection, such as the Robert Burns Collection which is cared for in thirteen separate museums and galleries across Scotland.

= History of the Recognition Scheme = The Recognition Scheme was developed on behalf of the Scottish Executive (now Scottish Government) by the Scottish Museums Council (now Museums Galleries Scotland). During 2004, a feasibility study was conducted under the direction of a steering group of key stakeholders across the museum sector.

The study resulted in a proposal that was the subject of consultation during the summer of 2005. The consultation demonstrated wide sector support for the scheme. Introduction of the Recognition Scheme was announced in the ministerial statement in response to the cultural review Scotland’s Culture in January 2006. The Scheme was launched in October 2006 and the first awards of Recognised status were made in June 2007.

= The Recognised Collections =

The Robert Burns Collection Burns House, Dumfries
This definitive collection conveys the richness and power of Robert Burns’ work and the international importance of his legacy, which is further enhanced by that fact that many of the sites were previously home to Burns himself.

The National Burns Collection is also held in museums and galleries in Greater Glasgow & Ayrshire and Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Kirkcudbright Artists’ Collection

Dundee & Angus
The Fine and Decorative Art Collection cared for by Dundee City Museums

The Whaling Collection cared for by Dundee City Museums

McManus Galleries, Dundee

This richly varied art collection includes works from Dundee artists such as John Duncan and McIntosh Patrick whilst the Whaling collection gives an excellent picture of this once important industry.

The RRS Discovery and her associated Polar Collection cared for by Dundee Heritage Trust Learn about life on this impressive three-masted sailing ship used by Scott in his expedition to the North Pole and discover personal items from great explorers like Scott, Markham and Skelton.
 * Discovery Point, Dundee

The Jute Collections cared for by Dundee Heritage Trust This charming fully operational mill is packed with original features and provides a comprehensive history of the jute industry in the UK.
 * Verdant Works, Dundee

Edinburgh & The Lothians
The Museum of Childhood Collection cared for by City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries See toys and games from the 18th century to the present day – from dolls and teddies to board games and train sets.
 * Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh

The Scottish Art Collection cared for by City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries This extensive art collection comprises works by both historic Scottish artists such as McTaggart, Fergusson, Peploe and Eardley and their contemporary counterparts such as Davie, Blackadder, Paolozzi and Bellany.
 * City Art Centre, Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh's Applied Art Collection This substantial collection of applied art includes Scottish ceramics and glass as well as an outstanding array of Edinburgh and Canongate silver.
 * Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Entire Collection cared for by Surgeon's Hall Museum Visit the oldest surviving museum in Scotland, and learn about all the major developments in anatomy, pathology and surgery since the 19th century.
 * Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

The Robert Burns Collection cared for by the National Burns collection Partnership This definitive collection conveys the richness and power of Robert Burns’ work and the international importance of his legacy, which is further enhanced by that fact that many of the sites were previously home to Burns himself.
 * The Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh
 * National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
 * Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

The National Burns Collection is also held in museums and galleries in Greater Glasgow & Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway.

The Permanent Collection of the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture A diverse collection including paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, photographs, studio equipment and architectural drawings dating from1831.
 * Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

The Entire Collection cared for by Scottish Mining Museum Let an ex-miner guide you through the life of a mining community at the last remaining colliery in Scotland, the Lady Victoria.
 * Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange

The Core Collection cared for by Scottish Railway Preservation Society Transport yourself back to the dawn of the railway age and track its growth through the impressive steam and diesel locomotives, carriages and wagons.
 * Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo’ness

The Collection of Historical Musical Instruments cared for by University of Edinburgh This collection of rare and unique items of musical heritage spans over 500 years and consists of all types of sound-making device.
 * St Cecilia’s Hall Museum of Instruments, Edinburgh
 * Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments, Edinburgh

The Scottish Shale Oil Collection cared for by Almond Valley Heritage Trust A wonderfully varied and unique collection with items ranging from tiny microscope slides and industrial machinery to ornate vintage oil lamps and bottles of intriguingly assorted shades.
 * Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Fife
The Entire Collection cared for by Scottish Fisheries Museum The history of the Scottish fishing industry from the earliest times to the present day, revealed through a multi-faceted collection with numerous items from the nation’s coastline.
 * Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther

The Heritage Collections cared for by the University of St Andrews

The Chemistry Collection cared for by the University of St Andrews

The Historic Scientific Instruments Collection cared for by the University of St Andrews Study the history of Scotland’s oldest university, uncover its personalities and teaching practices and learn how its wide ranging collections link to a variety of key figures in Scottish history.
 * Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA), St Andrews

The Entire Collection cared for by teh British Golf Museum Discover the history of golf from medieval times to the present, including the men's and women's games, British and international, both professional and amateur.
 * British Golf Museum, St Andrews

Greater Glasgow & Ayrshire
The Entire Collection cared for by Glasgow Museums This vast collection covers art & design, natural & human history, transport & technology and includes works by masters such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Whistler and Dali.
 * The Burrell Collection, Glasgow
 * Fossil Grove, Glasgow
 * GoMA, Glasgow
 * The Open Museum, Glasgow
 * Kelvingrove, Glasgow
 * Riverside Museum, Glasgow
 * People’s Palace, Glasgow
 * Scotland Street School, Glasgow
 * Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow

The Robert Burns Collection cared for by the National Burns collection Partnership This definitive collection conveys the richness and power of Robert Burns’ work and the international importance of his legacy, which is further enhanced by that fact that many of the sites were previously home to Burns himself.
 * Burns House Museum, Mauchline
 * Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
 * Open Museum, Glasgow
 * Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery, Glasgow
 * North Ayrshire Museum, Saltcoats
 * Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
 * Rozelle House Galleries, Ayr
 * The Baird, Cumnock
 * The Dick Museum & Art Gallery, Kilmarnock

The National Burns Collection is also held in museums and galleries in Edinburgh & the Lothians and Dumfries & Galloway.

The Paisley Shawl Collection cared for by Renfrewshire Arts and Museums Service Learn about the world-renowned paisley pattern and how the shawl weaving industry developed to international status.
 * Paisley Museum, Paisley

The Entire Collection cared for by Scottish Maritime Museum This broad collection ranges from full-sized vessels to archival records to marine engines and buildings such as the Linthouse Engine Shed.
 * The Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine
 * The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank, Dumbarton

The Historical Musical Instrument Collection cared for by East Ayrshire Leisure The collection features lutes, guitars, harpsichords, recorders, pianos and harps and boasts one of the earliest violins in existence – an English Renaissance violin made by the Bassano family which dates from between 1550 and 1580.
 * Dean Castle, Kilrmarnock

The Entire Collection cared for by the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum This is the largest collection in the world of artefacts relating to the poet Robert Burns. It contains iconic items with direct links to his life and the most complete set of the poet's published work which is known to exist.
 * Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway

The Entire Collection cared for by Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery These collections represent a tangible and internationally important legacy of the Scottish Enlightenment.
 * The Hunterian Museum
 * The Hunterian Art Gallery

The Charles Rennie Mackintosh collection of Glasgow School of Art This impressive and extensive collection comprises work such as, furniture, drawings, watercolour’s and decorative art objects by the school’s most celebrated alumni, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
 * Glasgow School of Art

The Industrial and associated Social History collections of North Lanarkshire Council This collection covers all the main industries in Scotland with an emphasis on iron, steel, coal and engineering. There is a wealth of material to explore including specialist items relating to Colville’s, Dalzell and Ravenscraig.
 * Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life
 * Motherwell Heritage Centre
 * Shotts Heritage Centre
 * Cumbernauld Museum
 * Colzium Museum
 * Kilsyth's Heritage

The Entire Collection of the Scottish Football Museum This impressive and exciting collection is a must for football lovers!Highlights include the world’s oldest football letter and the oldest national trophy, the Scottish Cup.
 * Scottish Football Museum

The Sewing Machine Collection & Singer Archive cared for by West Dunbartonshire Council The collection offers a fascinating insight into the manufacture, development and impact of one of the most important inventions in history – the sewing machine.
 * Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery

A video about the Sewing Machine collection and Singer archive was created to celebrate the announcement of this as the 39th Recognised collection.

Glasgow Women's Library

Highlands & Islands
The Fossil Collection cared for by Elgin Museum This collection mainly comes from the Victorian era when quarrying was at its height, however, its unique specimens continue to intrigue palaeontologists to this day.
 * Elgin Museum, Elgin

The Archaeology Collection cared for by Orkney Museum This is a unique and comprehensive collection of artefacts from the island’s prehistoric and early medieval past. Its highlights include the goods from the Viking boat grave at Scar and a magnificent spiral-carved stone from Pierowall.
 * Orkney Museum, Kirkwall

The Entire Collection cared for by Pier Arts Centre This important collection of modernist British fine art was established by noted peace activist and philanthropist, Margaret Gardiner and has pieces dating from 1929 to the present day.
 * Pier Arts Centre, Stromness

Highland Folk Museum

= Funding = Museums holding a Recognised Collection have access to a segregated investment fund, the National Recognition Fund, to ensure that the quality of the collections are maintained and improved. Funding is also available to help widen access to the collections to ensure members of the public have a greater opportunity to view and appreciate them.