Scotland

From museums and galleries to gardens and churches, our funding is helping these projects to make heritage sites more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Over the past 30 years we’ve supported 5,000 projects, from Orkney to the Borders, helping connect the people of Scotland with their past and build pride in place.

The National Galleries of Scotland has transformed the Scottish galleries in Edinburgh, with the needs of local – and global – audiences at the heart of the project.

Glasgow Zine Library is not only saving and sharing heritage but supporting the production of it for the future, too.

The local community and natural environment are central to this sustainable museum, joint winner of Sustainable Project of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024.

Hear from the organisations who took part in our Business Support and Enterprise campaign about how they improved organisational resilience in challenging times.

In Dumbarton, Scotland, The Skylark IX Recovery Trust is preserving a Second World War rescue ship through heritage training opportunities to support local people, including those recovering from drug addiction.

How an independent museum in Scotland is preserving and re-examining the legacy of the nation’s most renowned explorer and anti-slavery campaigner

Nominations for Project of the Year recognise outstanding National Lottery funded projects that are making a difference for people and heritage across the UK.

Hundreds of heritage venues across the UK are offering special offers for National Lottery players between for National Lottery Open Week – discover some of our favourites.

We take a look at three thriving parks which are doing their bit for nature – and people.

An unseen Turner painting is among a range of heritage objects to go on display for the first time thanks to National Lottery funding.