Glasgow museums to receive cash boost

People planning to stay in Glasgow hostels may well be pleased to hear that the city's museums are to benefit from a cash boost.

Fiona Hyslop, the culture minister for Scotland, revealed that museums in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee are to receive a share of £220,000.

This may also serve to attract more people to Glasgow hostels, as it is hoped this investment will increase tourism by offering better access to attractions.

Ms Hyslop said: "This funding, and all our support for museums and galleries, recognises a wonderful educational resource that brings Scotland's culture and heritage to life.

"This funding will help increase access to some of the attractions, which collectively tell Scotland's story to an estimated 25.3 million visitors every year."

Glasgow is due to receive £115,000 to build storage space in the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, where 500,000 zoological specimens will be housed.

The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery is the oldest public museum in Scotland. It first opened in 1807.
 

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