Glasgow Museums Biological Records Centre: achievements over the past 25 years and future prospects

Abstract

The development of Glasgow Museums Biological Records Centre from its inception in 1997 to the present is described, along with geographical and taxonomic coverage of the records. The principal sources of records are listed, and the contribution of online recording systems in recent years is highlighted. Data accuracy, gaps in taxonomic coverage, and new taxa possibly resulting from climate change are discussed. Finally, the possible future of the Centre in the context of the Scottish Better Biodiversity Data project is outlined.