David McDonald @david-mc.bsky.social Advocacy & public affairs manager. Passionate about Scotland’s museums & galleries, our culture, communities & place in the world.
Trustee of the Glasgow Film Theatre, Chair of the Friends of Crookston Castle.
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust @edincityoflit.bsky.social Edinburgh is celebrating 20 years as the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Connecting you to Scotland's stories since 2004.
The Scottish Crannog Centre @thescottishcrannog.bsky.social Join the 21st Century Crannog Community and experience the Iron Age in Scotland 
Stirling City Heritage Trust @stirlingcht.bsky.social Dedicated to maintaining Stirling's Heritage. We Deliver the Traditional Buildings Health Check in Stirling.
Scotland's Printing Heritage @printscot.bsky.social Promotes interest in the history of the printing industry, working with institutions across Scotland to ensure that printing archives and artefacts are not lost www.scottishprintarchive.org/
Archaeology Scotland @archscot.bsky.social Inspiring people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland's archaeological heritage! We are an independent charity: https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man. Our principal concern is for the safety of mariners at sea www.nlb.org.uk
NTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social Exploring Scotland’s past through archaeology at National Trust for Scotland sites. Follow for updates on digs, discoveries, and history! #ForTheLoveOfScotland. Where we are and what we're doing.
Scottish Museums Federation @scottishmuseums.bsky.social Representing members of Scotland's cultural sector since the 1930s.
🏺 Museums
🎨 Galleries
📜 Archives
🏛️ Heritage sites
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Friends of Kinneil @kinneil.bsky.social The Friends of Kinneil are a group promoting historic Kinneil House, Museum, Estate and Nature Reserve in Bo’ness. Get the full info at www.kinneil.org
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social We aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.
www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk
Open Research, University of Aberdeen @openresearchuoa.bsky.social Open Research at University of Aberdeen. Providing expertise, support, advice and news on #OpenResearch #OpenAccess #OpenData
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/support/open-research.php
Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social The National Paralympic Heritage Trust was established in July 2015 to protect and share British Paralympic Heritage.
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/
Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social Working to keep your sporting stories alive.Visit our website for support and info, add your collection & join our networks. www.sportingheritage.org.uk
National Sporting Heritage Day, 30th Sept #NSHD2026
Museum of Homelessness @ourmoh.bsky.social We are a grassroots community museum in Finsbury Park North London led by people with experience of homelessness
We do direct community action, independent investigations, collecting and unforgettable art. Find out more:
museumofhomelessness.org
The Wiener Holocaust Library @wienerlibrary.bsky.social The world's oldest Holocaust archive and Britain's largest collection on the Nazi era.
Website: www.wienerholocaustlibrary.org
Digital Archive: www.whlcollections.org
Donate: www.wienerholocaustlibrary.org/what-we-do/support-our-work/donate/
An Lanntair @anlanntair.bsky.social An award-winning hub for creativity and the arts in the Outer Hebrides. We're a multi arts venue – at one and the same time a contemporary art gallery, theatre, cinema, dance studio, concert hall, platform for poetry & literature, studio and cafè/bar.
Internet Archive Europe @internetarchive.eu Internet Archive Europe, a Dutch non-profit research library, is building collections and tools to bring them to life. Working with libraries, museums, and archives, we share these tools and collections to further everyone’s services.
Stromness Museum @stromnessmuseum.bsky.social Orkney's museum of Natural and Maritime History, founded in 1837. "A treasure trove of objects from across the centuries..."
Edinburgh Centre for Data, Culture & Society @edcdcs.bsky.social We are creating an environment where data-driven research can grow and thrive. Join us! #EdCDCS #DataLedResearch
www.cdcs.ed.ac.uk
CILIP Rare Books and Special Collections Group @ciliprarebooks.bsky.social 
The Glasgow School of Art @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social Home of creative art, design, and architecture since 1845. 8th in the world for art and design in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026.
Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social We provide leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. Lead. Inform. Inspire.
Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
Scottish Civic Trust @scotcivictrust.bsky.social We celebrate Scotland's built environment, take action for its improvement and empower its communities.
Social media house rules: http://bit.ly/SCThouserules
Wellcome Collection @wellcomecollection.bsky.social A free museum and library in London and online. Explore the past, present and future of health with us.
wellcomecollection.org
Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social A Feminist Leader and Co-Director at Glasgow Women's Library - @womenslibrary.bsky.social | PhD Researcher in History at the University of Glasgow, studying Suffrage material culture | Runner | Views are mine | She/Her
Edinburgh Tradfest @edinburghtradfest.com 🟡 The past, present and future of traditional music.
🟡 This year's dates 1 - 11 May 2026.
🟡 More info via: https://edinburghtradfest.com/
Vox Scotland @voxscotland.bsky.social Voices of Experience (Vox Scotland) is Scotland’s mental health collective advocacy charity, run by and for its members.
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social A membership charity founded in 1780 that supports the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past through publications, lectures, @scarf-scot.bsky.social, @digitscotland.bsky.social, @churchheritage.bsky.social and more | Visit https://www.socantscot.org/
IA Adventures @ia-adventures.bsky.social No AI here, this is IA - industrial archaeology. Join me as I visit sites around the UK (and occasionally elsewhere). Further information at Industrial History Online (www.industrialhistoryonline.co.uk/yiho/index.php)
Department of Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen @uoa-archaeology.bsky.social This it the official Bluesky account for the archaeology department at the University of Aberdeen. Follow us to see what we are up to (or digging down into) 
One World Centre @oneworldcentre.bsky.social We promote global justice and equality through education by supporting schools and community groups to engage in Global Citizenship Education.
Dundee, Scotland | oneworldcentre.org.uk
Scottish Football Museum @scotfootballmuseum.bsky.social Official account of the Scottish Football Museum & Hampden Park Stadium Tour.
Open 7 days a week - book now to experience Scottish football like never before! #scottishfootballmuseum
www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk 
Claire McDade @clairemcdde.bsky.social Heritage, social justice, music, culture, and, increasingly, gardens and cute animals.
Heritage Lead for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social Based in Stirling Castle, we tell the stories of the people of one of Scotland's great Highland Regiments, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 
Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social We want to live in a Scotland where archaeology is for everyone! https://archaeologystrategy.scot/
Collective @collective-edin.bsky.social A free contemporary art gallery on Edinburgh’s iconic Calton Hill 🔭
⭐ Current exhibitions: Highland Embassy by Shen Xin & Panorama: New Views of a City
🏛️ Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
https://collective-edinburgh.art/
Dig It! @digitscotland.bsky.social Discover Scotland’s stories with ground-breaking archaeology news and events that are open to everyone | A @socantscot.bsky.social project | #HESsupported | #ScotArchStrat | Visit https://www.digitscotland.com/
Megan Braithwaite @megsbraithwaite.bsky.social Head of Engagement at The Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland
Just your average Aberdonian Book lover, with a penchant for Football, Intersectional Feminism, Cakes & Museums. All my own views here, with occasional #Scots & #Doric blethers.(She/Her)
SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival) @sqiff.bsky.social SQIFF is a charity programming accessible LGBTQIA+ film events in Scotland 💖
Est. 2015 ✨
🏳️⚧️ SQIFF 2026: 19th-24th Oct 🏳️🌈
Scotinform Ltd @scotinform.bsky.social Whatever your research needs, we provide tangible and meaningful insights, that are tailor-made to meet your objectives. #GoodDecision
South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust @sghetorg.bsky.social South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust (SGHET) https://linktr.ee/sghet - celebrating our histories and places for a #SustainableSouthside #Glasgow #Heritage
DMs don't reach us but our email is here https://sghet.com/contact/
Edinburgh College of Art @edincollegeofart.bsky.social Part of the University of Edinburgh, UK. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Art, Design, History of Art and Music.
https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/
Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft.bsky.social Scotland's Theatre in the Hills ⛰️
MuseumShops @museumshops.bsky.social Your favourite gift shops in one place.
https://museumshops.uk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @thebotanics.bsky.social The home of science, research and archives at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 🌿🔬📚
Find out more about what we do: https://www.rbge.org.uk/
Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Sharing the stories of Scotland and beyond, past, present and future. Home to TRACS with Scottish Storytelling Forum & Traditional Music Forum.
https://linktr.ee/scottishstorytellingcentre
Towards a National Collection (TaNC) @nationalcollection.bsky.social TaNC is an AHRC/UKRI-funded research and development programme to bring together disparate collections across the UK through collaborative research.
Macrobert Arts Centre @macrobertarts.bsky.social Central Scotland's leading arts venue. A hub for all genres of cultural events, including exhibitions, creative classes & our very own Filmhouse.
Creative Dundee @creativedundee.bsky.social Strengthening Dundee’s creative community through connections, support and opportunities. Join our #AmpsDundee network and visit our website for news & events!
https://creativedundee.com/
Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social Protecting, preserving and promoting the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site
https://ewh.org.uk/
Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social Sharing Autism in Museums events #AutisminMuseums #Autism #ASC #inclusion #access #culture #museums Run by Claire Madge
Sign up for our monthly email on events and info via the website.
https://www.autisminmuseums.com/
National Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it. 
Trimontium Trust & Museum @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social A unique museum dedicated to Roman & Iron Age Scotland.
🌟Thistle Awards Winner
Melrose, Scottish Borders
🔗https://linktr.ee/trimontiumtrust
National Galleries of Scotland @nationalgalleries.bsky.social Three galleries. One world class collection. Discover in Edinburgh here:
📍National
📍Modern
📍Portrait
& Online
Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum Trust @historicdunkeld.bsky.social Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum.
Located at 12 The cross Dunkeld, PH8 0AN, Open mon-friday 10-3
Visit our website at www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
@pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social 
Built Environment Forum Scotland @thebefs.bsky.social BEFS informs, debates & advocates on opportunities & challenges facing Scotland's built environment. Historic Environment Scotland supported. 🔗 https://www.befs.org.uk
Royal Scottish Academy @royalscottishacad.bsky.social Run by artists, for artists.
Founded in 1826, the Royal Scottish Academy supports art and architecture in Scotland.
National Museum Directors' Council @nmdcnews.bsky.social The National Museum Directors' Council represents the leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums.
Our Newsletter updates you on what's happening in museums and cultural policy in the UK.
https://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/
Clore Leadership @cloreleadership.bsky.social Society needs great culture and great culture needs great leaders #BeTheChange #MakeYourDifference
The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation @rayharryhausen.bsky.social The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation is a charitable Trust set up by Ray in 1986 (No. SC001419). Our primary aim is to protect Ray’s work and legacy. https://www.rayharryhausen.com
HappyMuseum Project @happymuseum.bsky.social Re-imagining museums for the wellbeing of people, place and planet.
Posts via @hilaryjennings
Elgin Museum @elginmuseum.bsky.social Welcome to #ElginMuseum!
From Sat 1st August: Elgin Museum in Miniature opens in our Side Hall! Fri-Mon, 1pm-4pm.
Sign up for more info: www.elginmuseum.org.uk
Visit from home via our website & YouTube.
SCAPE @coastarch.bsky.social SCAPE works with the public to research, investigate, interpret and promote the archaeology of Scotland’s coast. https://scapetrust.org/ 
Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social Books and Archives since 1683.
Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk
Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social Scotland's oldest purpose-built independent library, built 1687 from bequest of 17th century Robert Leighton, Principal of University of Edinburgh, Chancellor of University of Glasgow, Bishop of Dunblane Cathedral
https://www.leightonlibrary.org.uk
The Peace Museum @peacemuseumuk.bsky.social ☮️ A museum dedicated to the histories of peace movements
❄️ Our museum space is closed until 5/03/26
💌 Subscribe to our newsletter to keep in touch
University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social News, events and activities related to the collections held in the University of Stirling Archives.
Find out more at:
https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/archives
Scottish Society for Art History @ssahistory.bsky.social The SSAH promotes & supports the study and enjoyment of art and art history in Scotland. Registered Scottish Charity (SCO35621)
Museum Development North @musdevnorth.bsky.social 
Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance brings together 12 HEIs, The RSE and SGSAH to provide a collective voice for Arts & Humanities in Scotland.
🌐 Visit our website saha.scot
🎙️ Listen to our podcast #SAHAConversations on Spotify
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum @smithmuseum.bsky.social The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling, Scotland
Free entry, Free Parking
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Dunblane Museum @dunblanemuseum.bsky.social Sharing the story of Dunblane, its magnificent medieval Cathedral, the 1715 Battle of Sheriffmuir, and people through the centuries who've lived, worked or been educated in Dunblane
Scottish Charity No. SC020895
https://dunblanemuseum.org.uk/
V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social We are Scotland’s design museum, designed for everyone.
Open daily, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
RCSEd Library & Archive @rcsedlibandarchive.bsky.social News, collection highlights and heritage stories from the Library & Archive at Surgeons' Hall/Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh #histmed
https://archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk
https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/career-hub/learning-resources/library-and-archive
Strathnaver Museum @strathnaver-museum.bsky.social Fully accredited volunteer led museum on the North Coast 500. Explore 8,000 years of human occupation in north west Sutherland through the lens of the brutal Highland Clearances.
Grampian Transport Museum @transportmuseum.bsky.social Located in the historic village of Alford, Aberdeenshire. We hold a wide range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800's, to some of the fastest cars ever made.
Need to contact us? Email info@gtm.org.uk ✉️
Physicians' Gallery @physiciansgallery.bsky.social A free museum and library exploring the science and humanity of medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Sign up to our newsletter www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletter
RCPSG Heritage @rcpsgheritage.bsky.social News, events and stories from the library, archive and museum at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/ #histmed #libraries #archives #museums
NorthLan Heritage @nlheritage.bsky.social Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
The Sensational Museum @sensationalmuseum.bsky.social Using what we know about disability to change how museums work for everyone. Find out more: https://sensationalmuseum.org/
Surgeons' Hall Museum @surgeonshall.bsky.social Home to the largest & most historic collection of surgical pathology in the world.
Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week.
Scottish Transport & Industrial Collections & Knowledge Network @sticknetwork.bsky.social Discover Scotland’s transport and industry collections, both in museums and private collections. Membership of STICK is open to anyone. Website: stickssn.org
North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social Library service in North Lanarkshire. News, events and of course books.
Dundee City Archives @dundeecityarchives.bsky.social Official account of Dundee City Archives, part of Dundee City Council (@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social). Email archives@dundeecity.gov.uk to book.
For info on visiting and more see https://linktr.ee/DundeeCityArchives
Cruck Cottage @cruckcottage.bsky.social Historic cottage museum in the village of Torthorwald, near Dumfries. Last remaining example in the south of Scotland of a once common building type, now cared for by volunteers. We explore rural history, folklore, and traditions.
www.cruckcottage.com
Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social We work with museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations to help them welcome and include children, young people and families.
www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk
Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social 🔍 Maryhill Museum
🏠 Local Heritage & Community Events
👩💼 Event Venue & Office Space
⏰ Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Kilwinning Heritage @kheritage.bsky.social Local history and archaeology society based in the ancient town of Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. https://www.kilwinningheritage.org.uk
Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social Living Wage Scotland - based @povertyalliance.org
We award the Living Wage employer mark to Scottish employers paying the real #LivingWage, the only rate calculated according to the cost of living.
https://scottishlivingwage.org/
Emma Peattie @emmapeattie.bsky.social Heritage Manager @ West Lothian Council
Museums | Archives
Ailsa @starofvenus.bsky.social Me: yogi/runner/Edinburgh-er. Work: NMSPartnerships/museums/connections/cultural-heritage/skills Chair: Travelling Gallery Advisory Group Trustee: SHBT Fellow: RSA. Views: all me.
Zandra Yeaman @xanadu68.bsky.social 
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social CRER is a Scottish strategic anti-racist organisation.
Buffer @buffer.com The social media management platform for scheduling, publishing & analytics across every major network. Plan your content calendar in one place. This account is managed by real humans. 💙
⬇️ buffer.com/bluesky
Museums Association @museumsassociation.org Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org