V&A Dundee is to get £2.6 million boost in funding from the UK Government to redesign and expand its Scottish Design Galleries.
The investment was announced when Scottish Secretary Ian Murray visited the museum and stated that the funding would be a boost for both the museum and the waterfront of the city.
The funding is taken from a £100 million pot for Levelling Up cultural projects, which was originally pledged by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the spring budget last year.
The National Railway Museum in York and National Museums Liverpool are also among those to benefit from the move.
However, the grants had been placed in jeopardy following the general election in July, after Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget signaled that the new administration would be reviewing previous spending pledges.
The investment has since been reaffirmed as part of the new government's Plan for Change.
The Scottish Design Galleries, a highlight of the museum, showcase over 300 objects from 500 years, demonstrating Scotland's global influence on design.
The future project aims to capitalise on these exhibitions and create a more interactive experience for visitors.
The museum has been an effective driver of tourism and economic growth, establishing itself as a core Scottish tourist attraction.
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V&A Dundee to receive £2.6m from UK Government via Museum Association
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