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Three people wearing high vis jackets stand in front of a derelict historic building in a post-industrial landscape, formerly a shipyard.
Exploring Govan Graving Docks with Deirdre Gaughan, Chair of the Central Govan Action Plan, Andy Milne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Cllr. Ricky Bell, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council and Govan Ward councillor. Photo: Peter Devlin.

Projects

New investment to preserve and restore Govan's heritage

We're supporting the next phase of heritage-inspired regeneration in one of Scotland’s most historically significant yet economically disadvantaged urban areas.

A skyline view of Calton Hill in Edinburgh. In the foreground, the Royal High School stands on the steep banks of the hill. At the summit, the Nelson Monument and the National Monument for Scotland stand tall against the sky.
The former Royal High School on Edinburgh's famous Calton Hill. Photo: Mike Wilkinson.

Projects

Awakening Edinburgh's architectural masterpiece

The city's historic Royal High School is being transformed into a new National Centre for Music in Scotland, a vibrant cultural destination for the whole community.

two shinty players one in blue and white the other in red and blue tustle over a ball
Newtonmore's Steven Macdonald (left) competing with Kingussie's Dylan Borthwick (right) during the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup Final, played at the Bught, Inverness. Photo: Neil G. Paterson.

Projects

A living tradition: opening the world's first Shinty museum

Shinty’s Story – Sgeul na Camanachd is a new permanent exhibition in Inverness, celebrating the heritage, community and future of Scotland’s ancient sport.

A view of the three levels of the Bernat Klein Studio, a brutalist concrete structure surrounded by woodland.
The Bernat Klein Studio in the Scottish Borders.

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Saving Peter Womersley’s Bernat Klein Studio

Amid the rural beauty of the Scottish Borders, a coalition of conservators has taken ownership of an architectural marvel, steeped in modernist heritage.

A group of people standing in a lane above them is a wooden bridge, the lane is enclosed by greenery covered embankments.
For over 10 years, the team have worked alongside local communities to restore greenspaces. Photo: Natalie Dunn.

Projects

Growing a sustainable and resilient future for Cumbernauld

Better health and wellbeing for local nature and people are central to Cumbernauld’s Nurturing Natural Connections project.

Four members of the Trust stand outside the Tomb of the Eagles visitor centre.
The local community look forward to welcoming visitors back to explore the site. Credit: The South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust.

Projects

Bringing a 5,000-year-old Orkney tomb back to life

Our support is helping the communities of South Ronaldsay and Burray to reopen one of Scotland’s most important ancient archaeological sites to the public.

A group of conservationists gather on the salt marshes bordering the Solway Firth. In the distance, the waters of the Firth and mountains can be seen on the horizon.
A community group gather on the salt mashes of the Solway coast.

Projects

Rejuvenating the habitats of the Solway Firth

Our funding will support a council-led partnership to protect and celebrate the natural environment of one of Britain’s most important estuaries.

Three musicians with guitars and an accordion and four women dancers wearing traditional Eastern European dress.
Romane Cierhenia are a family group of Roma musicians and dancers from Poland.

Projects

Roma Empowerment Through Heritage

This pilot project trained volunteers including young Roma people to record heritage and ran a Roma cultural heritage festival.

An elevated view across the pews of St. Andrew's, towards the large organ and stained glass windows.
A view of the interior of St. Andrews. Credit: Leith St. Andrew's Trust.

Projects

Leith St. Andrew's Centre: a building for the community

The people of Leith are planning to take ownership of a much-loved church building, creating a hub for wellbeing services.

A close up of a red squirrel on a tree branch
The project is supporting local community groups to get involved and run their own red squirrel conservation activities.

Projects

Providing a future for the UK's native red squirrels

Over the next five years the Red Squirrel Recovery Network will work to protect and conserve populations of red squirrels in the north of England and southern Scotland.

A drone photograph of the church of St. Margaret's, nestled between houses and lush green fields.
An aerial view of St. Margaret's Church in Braemar. Credit: The St. Margaret's Trust.

Projects

St. Margaret's, Braemar: restoring a hidden Scottish masterpiece

Historic Churches Scotland is working in partnership with a community trust to save, adapt and regenerate a nationally significant building at the heart of historic Braemar.

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