Museums in Scotland are braced for fallout from unpopular Brexit

Even though Scottish voters strongly opposed Brexit in the June referendum, they will still have to face the consequences of Britains exit from the European Union. John Leighton, the director-general of the National Galleries of Scotland, spoke for many when he expressed concerns over the UK vote. It will be vital for us to promote our culture with confidence and ambition, and to continue to demonstrate how the arts can transcend politics and boundaries to link us with the wider world, he says.