VISITOR numbers to Dumfries and Galloway Council’s art galleries and museums increased by ten per cent last year.
It’s partly due to the recovery from covid — but three collections, recognised as significant to the Scottish nation, are also thought to be a pull for people.
Across the region there are 13 different museums and galleries run by the local authority. And they’ve been running diverse programmes, as well as encouraging school groups, and hosting talks, walks and tours.
Council leader Gail Macgregor said: “I am so pleased that more visitors are enjoying our cultural offer here in Dumfries and Galloway. Our museum and galleries contain great collections in some of the most beautiful historic buildings in our region.
“Our staff have great enthusiasm for their work and have been making a real difference to the events and exhibitions that are programmed. This is a difficult time for heritage organisations but it is good to know that visitors appreciate our art galleries and museums and we hope to see even more people visiting and enjoying all that they have to offer in future.”
