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Scotland

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"Brass?Aye" celebrate the reopening of Glasgow West Boathouse
Since 1994 we have awarded over £1billion of National Lottery and other funding to 5,100 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.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Scotland's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Our Scots and Scottish Gaelic logos

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In addition to our English logos, you can use our Scots and Scottish Gaelic logos to acknowledge and celebrate our funding at historic sites, at events, in project materials and online. 

We’re excited to see projects using them and for Scots and Scottish Gaelic speaking communities to enjoy seeing their own languages on their local heritage.

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Get inspiration for your project 

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Scotland, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our £10,000–£250,000 how to apply video

 

Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:

  • find out about our funding
  • get tips on how to make a good application
  • network with other organisations from your area
Book onto an upcoming webinar

Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

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Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

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Edinburgh, EH2 2BY

Twimukye Mushaka smiles whilst looking at a portrait of herself on display.
A portrait of Twimukye Mushaka, by photographer Karen Gordon, featured in the project's exhibition highlighting migrant stories in Scotland.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: building a platform for a community's heritage

Nazek Ramadan from Migrant Voice shares her reflections and advice on the different stages of their project’s journey – from the challenges of the application process to the joys of providing amazing opportunities for their community.
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.

Projects

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.

Five people, including three children are using nets
Jan Hogarth from the SCAMP Landscape Connections team and our Director for Scotland, Caroline Clark, in Powfoot with young 'Coastodians', Emily, Shane and Jack.

News

Scotland’s Solway Firth is our first Landscape Connections project

Led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, this long term, large-scale project is part of our 10-year strategic initiative supporting the UK’s world-class landscapes.
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.

The tall ship RRS Discovery stands in dry dock neighbouring Dundee's branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
RRS Discovery sits in dry dock, neighbouring the V&A Dundee. Credit: Dundee Heritage Trust.

Projects

Launching a new era for Discovery in Dundee

In 1901, RRS Discovery carried Scott of the Antarctic toward the South Pole. Today, transformative redevelopment plans will open up new frontiers for visitors to its Tayside home.

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.

A group of stonemasons talk to Caroline Clark from the National Lottery Heritage Fund about their craft, discussing models of their work on a table in front of them.
Left to right: stonemasons Jason Boag, Billy King and Ross Cowie, speaking to Caroline Clark, Director of Scotland at the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Credit: Kirsty Anderson.

Projects

Lock 16: Scotland’s centre of excellence for canals and traditional skills

In a former Irn Bru factory on the Forth and Clyde Canal, an inspirational new centre of learning is being built, to protect the future of Scottish heritage.

Two visitors use a smart phone to scan a QR code that unlocks additional interpretation and audio guides about the Scottish national collection.
Visitors use a smartphone to access digital guides during their visit. Credit: National Galleries of Scotland.

Stories

Reconnecting Scotland with its national collection

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.

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