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This section contains information about the way in which National Museums Scotland is run: our vision, mission and values; our Executive Team and Trustees; and our commitment to providing the best possible service.

Vision, aims and values

Our mission is to preserve, interpret and make accessible for all, the past and present of Scotland, other nations and cultures, and the natural world. Our Strategic Plan sets out how we will achieve this.
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Executive team

The Director has overall responsibility for implementing the agreed strategic priorities and actions of the Board of Trustees of National Museums Scotland. The Director and Executive Team make up the top management tier of National Museums Scotland.
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Trustees

The Board of Trustees is National Museums Scotland’s governing body, responsible for setting the National Museums Scotland’s vision, strategy and policy and for monitoring progress to achieve these.
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Freedom of Information Act (Scotland)

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 came into full force on January 1st 2005. The act aims to increase openness and accountability in government and across the public sector by ensuring that people have the right to access information held by Scottish public authorities.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion

National Museums Scotland is committed to promoting equality and ensuring that no one is denied opportunities or discriminated against through prejudice or exclusion due to factors such as age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
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Gaelic Language Plan / Plana Gàidhlig

Our new Gaelic Language Plan is now available for your information and reference.
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In this section

Vision, aims and values
Strategic plan
Trustees
Annual review
Executive team
Standards of service
Standard terms and conditions
Freedom of Information Act (Scotland)
Statement of Public Task
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Gaelic Language Plan / Plana Gàidhlig
NMS Enterprises
Sustainability Policy

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Biodiversity Report
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We’re reopening our museums

After nearly five months of closure, we have started to welcome visitors back to our museums with a phased reopening.

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