Scotland

Since 1994 we have awarded £930m to more than 4,800 projects in Scotland.

Scotland's rich heritage varies from glorious landscapes, shorelines and islands to vibrant urban environments. It has a distinctive and diverse people, culture, and heritage with a history of inventors and innovators known across the world. Take a look at some of the projects in Scotland we have been proud to support.

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Our Scots logo

We launched our Scots logo on 21 February 2022 for International Mother Language Day.

We are the first funder in Scotland to have a Scots language logo, which organisations can display on historic sites, at events, in project materials and online to acknowledge and celebrate our funding. It comes in addition to our Scottish Gaelic logo.

We’re excited to see projects begin to use it and for Scots speaking communities to enjoy seeing their own language on their local heritage.

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Funding

If you have an idea for a project in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply for National Lottery grants for Heritage.

Contact us

Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundSCO

Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Regus Office
93 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3ES

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

Please note that as the building is a Georgian design, the doorways, corridors and stairwells are narrow and not suitable for wheelchair users.

The entrance has one small step to navigate. The main entrance door is a period feature and is heavy to open. Once in the building, there are four steps to reception. The offices are on the 3rd floor and can all be reached via lift. There are no accessible toilets on site.

We can arrange to meet you at an accessible venue if required – just let us know when booking.

A group of children and adults sit and stand as they pose for a photo while cutting a ribbon.

Local children joined National Galleries of Scotland for the opening of the new Scottish galleries at the National. Credit Neil Hanna

Projects

Celebrating Scotland’s Art: The Scottish National Gallery Project

10 accessible gallery spaces boasting the work of pioneering Scottish artists have transformed visitors’ experience of the national collection.

24/03/2015

On the left is a framed photograph of a woman on the right there is a woman in a light brown dress looking at the picture

A portrait of Twimukye Mushaka by photgrapher Karen Gordon is one of the pictures in the exhibition at Kelvingrove.

Projects

Putting Ourselves in the Picture – preserving Scotland’s migration history

Migrant Voice is empowering migrants in Scotland to tell their stories, ensuring they are recorded, recognised, and shared with the wider community and for future generations.

21/02/2022

Three people are looking at worksheets and smiling.

Participants at the residential event in June 2023, as part of Heritage Trade Up.

Stories

Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations

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

Three people sit on the edge of a loch in Scotland, with a boat in the background and the award in front of them

Danny Renton (left) and members of the Seawilding team with their National Lottery Award.

Projects

Seawilding – restoring native oysters and seagrass in Loch Craignish

The UK’s first community-led native oyster and seagrass restoration project is aiming to restore lost biodiversity to the Scottish coastline.

05/03/2020

The ship SS Great Britain in its dry dock

SS Great Britain Trust jointly won the sustainability award in 2023.

News

Could you be Sustainable Project of the Year 2024?

Enter the sustainability category for the Museums + Heritage Awards to showcase your approach to managing or communicating the impact of the climate crisis.

01/11/2023

Publications

Scotland: delegated decisions September 2023

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for Scotland at The National Lottery Heritage Fund on 2 October 2023.

Danny Renton holding his National Lottery Award

Danny Renton with his National Lottery Award for best environment project.

News

Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards

Leaders from two projects we’ve funded have taken home a prize this year, and there’s still more announcements to come.

27/10/2023

A National Lottery scratchcard held in front of a large building with classical architecture and lawn

News

Sign up your project for National Lottery Open Week 2024

It’s a great way to acknowledge your Heritage Fund grant, reach new audiences and benefit from a national PR campaign!

17/10/2023

Three women from diverse ethnic communities are stood and smiling at the camera

Projects

Residency opportunities for women in Scotland's ethnically diverse communities

A programme of museum residencies for women will offer upskilling opportunities and improve inclusivity in the heritage sector.

25/10/2022

Bo'ness war memorial is at the centre of the frame and behind it there are trees and houses. In the distance is the Firth of Forth.

The names on Bo'ness War Memorial will be the focus for Without Fear Again.

Projects

Without Fear Again: Remembering the brave men of Bo'ness

The names of the individuals on the Bo'ness War Memorial will be brought to life through the memories of the town's community.

02/10/2023

Torquay on the South Devon coast, with Torre Abbey in the foreground.

News

£200million funding for Heritage Places will boost local economies and pride in place

We’re forging long-term partnerships with towns and cities across the UK as part of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by unlocking the potential of their heritage.

08/10/2023

An aerial view of St. Conan's Kirk in Scotland.

St. Conan's Kirk, Argyll, Scotland Photo: Andrew Prins

News

£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings

From the only thatched ice house of its kind to the oldest picture house in Northern Ireland, we have awarded 12 heritage buildings life-saving support.

26/09/2023