From wildcats to woodlands, coal pits to castles, romans to refugees – Scotland’s heritage has something for everyone.
Caroline Clark is Director of Scotland.
Contact us
Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 225 9450 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Regus Office, 93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES
Upcoming events
Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to find out about our funding, get tips on how to make a good application and network with other organisations from your area.
You can also find out what’s going on across the UK in our events calendar.
Publication
Scotland: delegated decisions July 2019
National Lottery Grants for Heritage Restoration of fountain in Victoria Park and promotion of local heritage Applicant: Friends of Victoria and Westburn Parks, Aberdeen Project description: This project will restore and conserve an A-listed fountain and create a range of interpretation to document
Publication
Scotland: committee decisions and minutes March 2019
Minutes of the meeting of the Committee for Scotland held on Thursday 14 March 2019 in Museums Galleries Scotland at 2-4- Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG starting at 10a.m.
Story
25 years: The cultural renaissance of Dundee, City of Discovery
To celebrate The National Lottery's 25th Birthday, we follow the 'Silv'ry Tay' to see how our funding has transformed Dundee.
News article
Future of the historic Union Chain Bridge secured
For 200 years the Union Chain Bridge has crossed the River Tweed, connecting Fishwick in Scotland to Horncliffe in England. Thanks to National Lottery funding, crucial repair works beginning early next year will ensure this link continues. To celebrate the cross-border project, His Royal Highness
News article
The skills programme breaking down barriers to working in Scotland’s museums
The Skills for Success programme, led by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, has been turning the traditional recruitment processes on its head to build a workforce that better represents communities. The programme offered work-based experience at
Story
Unmissable openings this autumn
Wherever you live - or whatever you enjoy doing - this autumn sees an exciting array of National Lottery-funded attractions opening across the country.
News article
Sir Peter Luff to stand down as Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Heritage Memorial Fund
Sir Peter Luff, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Heritage Memorial Fund, is stepping down at the end of 2019, it was announced today.
Publication
Scotland: Committee decisions September 2019
SFF Development round applications #Everyone's Theatre - Telling the Story Applicant: Capital Theatres Decision: Award Development Grant of £174,000 (13%) and potential Delivery Grant of £1,726,000 (8%) Redevelopment of Strathnaver Museum as a heritage hub for North West Sutherland Applicant:
Publication
Scotland: delegated decisions August 2019
Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of HLF Scotland on 28 August 2019
Blog
Our new Director of Scotland tours Edinburgh's heritage
Caroline Clark on showing Rebecca Pow MP the impact funding can have - and how collaborative working is the future.
News article
The first six months: our Strategic Funding Framework
It is six months since we launched our new name, grants structure and Strategic Funding Framework. Here’s what’s happened.
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Why working with communities can be 'transformational' for museums
Through including LGBT+ people in conversations about their heritage, one National Lottery-funded project has helped improve representation in Glasgow's museums.