Motion · S5M-23451 · 23 Nov 2020

National Mining Museum Scotland Secures Funding

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the National Mining Museum Scotland on being awarded £140,000 by Museums Galleries Scotland; notes that the money comes from Museums Galleries Scotland’s Recovery and Resilience Fund, which aims to secure the future of Scottish independent museums put at risk by the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that this award will allow urgent electrical testing and repair work and the installation of new LED lighting across the site that will help to reduce energy costs; recognises the important role that museums play in Scotland’s cultural life; commends the National Mining Museum Scotland for the work that it does, and wishes the museum well.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.