Vincent Ysart vase

National Fund for Acquisitions

Each year, around 100 acquisitions are added to Scotland’s collections through funding from the National Fund for Acquisitions (NFA).

Museums, galleries, libraries, archives and record offices all benefit from this funding. You can apply to the NFA for assistance with a purchase if you meet the fund guidelines.

The National Museums Scotland manages the Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government. Grant applications are processed in consultation with our specialist staff, the National Galleries of Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. We work together to promote the fund, its activity and benefits to users of Scotland’s collections.

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If selecting the pdf option, please email the completed form to nfa@nms.ac.uk

Please refer to Guidance for Applicants [PDF - 77KB] before completing the form.

For further information please contact:

Hazel Williamson, NFA Manager Tel: 0131 247 4106
Jennifer Reid, National Partnerships Officer Tel: 0131 247 4024
National Museums Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF

Annual reports

The NFA annual reports provide information about grants made by the fund.

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Silver communion beaker, one of a pair made for Boyndie Kirk in 1720 by Patrick Scott, Banff, acquired by Aberdeenshire Heritage.

Silver communion beaker, one of a pair made for Boyndie Kirk in 1720 by Patrick Scott, Banff, acquired by Aberdeenshire Heritage.

Oil painting, Portrait of Mr George Paterson of Castle Huntly, c1790, by Sir Henry Raeburn, acquired by Dundee City Council.

Oil painting, Portrait of Mr George Paterson of Castle Huntly, c1790, by Sir Henry Raeburn, acquired by Dundee City Council.

Glass vase, 1950s, by Vincent Ysart acquired by Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

Glass vase, 1950s, by Vincent Ysart acquired by Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

 

National Museums Scotland, Scottish Charity, No. SC 011130