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Children at Mackintosh event
Children attend a Mackintosh at the Willow event in Glasgow
Since 1994 we have awarded over £880m to more than 4,700 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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Funding

Our grants programmes are now open again. 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

We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business remotely. 

This means we are unable to access our post. In the interim, please send any items via email to your contact or via: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk.

Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 376 0033  (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Regus Office, 93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES

Find out more about how we're working through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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Braemar view. Credit: Cameron Cosgrove

Projects

Cairngorms 2030: people and nature thriving together

We have awarded nearly £12.5million to a life-changing project aiming to preserve the UK’s biggest National Park, bringing communities together to help nature and improve wellbeing.

Family playing on playpark structures.

Projects

Zetland Park

Historic park has seen a £1.12million boost from The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Scotland.

Anne Lister painting by Joshua Horner
©Shibden Hall

News

Follow in the footsteps of ‘Gentleman Jack’ in Edinburgh

People will be able to explore the LGBT+ history and culture of Edinburgh through a new walking tour following in the footsteps of diarist and world traveller, Anne Lister - whose life was depicted in the popular BBC series, Gentleman Jack.
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News

Help us shape the future of heritage funding and strategy

UK Heritage Pulse is a collaborative research project for the UK’s heritage sector, creating a broad and diverse community – and we want you to be part of it. The information you share through our quarterly UK Heritage Pulse surveys will help shape our strategy and funding approaches. In return, you
A young child watering a garden

News

£7million legacy for nature and communities for the Queen’s jubilee

In June 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. To mark the milestone, we’re committing £7m to help communities across the UK re-connect with nature and support young people to take their first step towards a career in natural heritage. "Not only will individuals from diverse
A family playing instruments
Enjoying a Ukelele Sing-along in Pearson Park, Hull

Stories

How we're funding parks projects

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