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
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.
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.
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
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundSCO
Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Cubo Offices
40 Princes Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2BY
Edinburgh office location on map
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
Enter through the main entrance to 40 Princes Street. Once in the building, you will be greeted by reception. The offices are on the 6th floor and can all be reached via lift with the main Cubo reception located on the 4th floor. Please report to reception on the 4th floor and we will then come to meet you. There are accessible toilets on site and access via stairs.
News
#HeritageIsOpen: ten new places to visit this summer
Projects
Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District
A long-term effort to regenerate Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street has received support through our Heritage Places initiative.
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.
Projects
Roma Empowerment Through Heritage
This pilot project trained volunteers including young Roma people to record heritage and ran a Roma cultural heritage festival.
News
Places of worship in Scotland and Wales targeted for National Lottery support
Projects
New Futures Programme – former places of worship in Scotland
This Scotland-wide programme will help secure at risk churches for community use.
Projects
Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne
Around the world people come together singing Auld Lang Syne. National Lottery funding is helping to secure the future of the Scottish farm where Robert Burns wrote it.
Projects
Saughton Park restoration project
The improved historic park in the south west of Edinburgh provides vital support for the community's wellbeing.
Publications
Scotland: delegated decisions September 2024
Publications
Scotland: delegated decisions August 2024
Projects
A thriving community hub is taking shape at Glasgow's Meat Market
Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £2.3million of National Lottery support.
Publications
Scotland: delegated decisions July 2024
Stories
Case study: The Scottish Crannog Centre
Projects
Lead turns Gold! The Museum of Lead Mining is 50
Situated at the top of the Mennock Pass the museum is a hub for information, equipment and permits for gold panning in the area.
Projects
Biggest investment at Calanais in 5,000 years
Our support is helping ensure a balance is struck between supporting tourism and protecting this important community heritage.
Projects
Calanas – transforming textile traditions
Uist Wool Mill is now a vibrant hub of economic activity, skills development and a centre that celebrates the wool-producing heritage of the region.