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.
Our Scots logo
We launched our Scots logo on 21 February 2022 for International Mother Language Day.
We are the first funder in Scotland to have a Scots language logo, which organisations can display on historic sites, at events, in project materials and online to acknowledge and celebrate our funding. It comes in addition to our Scottish Gaelic logo.
We’re excited to see projects begin to use it and for Scots speaking communities to enjoy seeing their own language on their local heritage.
Funding
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
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundSCO
Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Regus Office
93 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3ES
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
Please note that as the building is a Georgian design, the doorways, corridors and stairwells are narrow and not suitable for wheelchair users.
The entrance has one small step to navigate. The main entrance door is a period feature and is heavy to open. Once in the building, there are four steps to reception. The offices are on the 3rd floor and can all be reached via lift. There are no accessible toilets on site.
We can arrange to meet you at an accessible venue if required – just let us know when booking.

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
Putting Ourselves in the Picture – preserving Scotland’s migration history
Migrant Voice is empowering migrants in Scotland to tell their stories, ensuring they are recorded, recognised, and shared with the wider community and for future generations.
Stories
Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations
Projects
Seawilding – restoring native oysters and seagrass in Loch Craignish
The UK’s first community-led native oyster and seagrass restoration project is aiming to restore lost biodiversity to the Scottish coastline.
News
Could you be Sustainable Project of the Year 2024?
Publications
Scotland: delegated decisions September 2023
News
Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards
News
Sign up your project for National Lottery Open Week 2024
Projects
Residency opportunities for women in Scotland's ethnically diverse communities
A programme of museum residencies for women will offer upskilling opportunities and improve inclusivity in the heritage sector.
Projects
Without Fear Again: Remembering the brave men of Bo'ness
The names of the individuals on the Bo'ness War Memorial will be brought to life through the memories of the town's community.
News
£200million funding for Heritage Places will boost local economies and pride in place
News
£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings
Projects
#FIRNS Edinburgh Garden City Programme – Water of Leith Catchment
Edinburgh City Council are committed to working with potential investors to boost nature in urban settings.
News