Motion · S6M-19507 · 3 Nov 2025

National Mining Museum Scotland Awarded MGS Funding

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the award of £97,980 from Museums Galleries Scotland’s Repair and Adaptation Fund to the National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange; notes that the funding will support essential repairs to its A-listed buildings, improving preservation, accessibility and visitor safety; further notes that this funding is part of £862,488 awarded to 17 museums across Scotland; believes this was made possible through increased Scottish Government capital investment; recognises that the fund supports resilience, accessibility and environmental sustainability in the museum sector, and commends the National Mining Museum for its continuing contribution to Scotland’s cultural and industrial heritage.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.