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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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Projects

Zetland Park Regeneration

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

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©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

Last updated: 21/1/2022 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
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.
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Site of the new marine park at Plymouth. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography

News

Heritage Horizon Awards: £50million to five life-changing projects

From the Scottish mountains to England's southwest coast, these big heritage ideas champion environmental, community and cultural heritage as part of our Heritage Horizon Awards.
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Boundary Way allotments, Wolverhampton

News

Our new report uncovers impact of COVID-19 crisis on heritage

We commissioned Renaisi to find out how heritage organisations across the UK used our emergency funding, which was delivered at speed from April last year. The report reveals the positive impact the Heritage Emergency Fund had on the sector, as we distributed £49,829,600 to 961 heritage

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