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Arts chief fights cuts by claiming museums are good for our health

Scotland’s most popular museums and galleries are not only full of good art – they are also good for your health.

Scientific research which claims to show visiting the attractions leads to healthier lives is now being used in the battle to fight feared cuts by insisting a drop in funds would not only affect the running of the museums, but also the health of those visiting them.