Scotland

Since 1994 we have awarded over £1billion of National Lottery and other funding to 5,100 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.

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.

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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.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our £10,000–£250,000 how to apply video

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

Book onto an upcoming webinar

Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

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Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address

Cubo Offices
40 Princes Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2BY

Publications

Scotland: delegated decisions August 2025

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for Scotland at The National Lottery Heritage Fund on 20 August 2025.

Two people in high vis jackets and hard hats explore the restored auditorium.

Improvements have been made to the theatre's facilities, front of house and behind the scenes. Photo: Eoin Carey.

News

Creativity, community and connection: Glasgow’s historic Citizens Theatre reopens

After a seven-year regeneration project, one of the city’s most celebrated venues will reopen with a homecoming celebration and a new season of performances.

22/08/2025

Publications

Scotland: delegated decisions July 2025

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for Scotland at The National Lottery Heritage Fund on 22 July 2025.

The view from Hall Ings to Norfolk Gardens.

Bradford's project will connect communities across the city and nearby towns with nature. Credit: SWECO.

News

Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.

18/07/2025

A large group of people of all ages in walking gear on a rainy day. They are standing on a path through a wooded glen.

Boots and Beards encourage all generations to enjoy Scotland's countryside. Credit: Boots and Beards

Projects

Outdoors for All: supporting South Asian communities in Glasgow

The founders of Boots and Beards are using their love for Scotland’s outdoors to bring together the wider South Asian community.

25/01/2022

A group of people standing in a lane above them is a wooden bridge, the lane is enclosed by greenery covered embankments.

For over 10 years, the team have worked alongside local communities to restore greenspaces. Photo: Natalie Dunn.

Projects

Growing a sustainable and resilient future for Cumbernauld

10/07/2025

Better health and wellbeing for local nature and people are central to Cumbernauld’s Nurturing Natural Connections project.

07/12/2023

Four members of the Trust stand outside the Tomb of the Eagles visitor centre.

The local community look forward to welcoming visitors back to explore the site. Credit: The South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust.

Projects

Bringing a 5,000-year-old Orkney tomb back to life

25/06/2025

Our support is helping the communities of South Ronaldsay and Burray to reopen one of Scotland’s most important ancient archaeological sites to the public.

22/05/2025

A group of conservationists gather on the salt marshes bordering the Solway Firth. In the distance, the waters of the Firth and mountains can be seen on the horizon.

A community group gather on the salt mashes of the Solway coast.

Projects

Rejuvenating the habitats of the Solway Firth

06/06/2025

Our funding will support a council-led partnership to protect and celebrate the natural environment of one of Britain’s most important estuaries.

27/03/2025

Five people, including three children are using nets

Jan Hogarth from the SCAMP Landscape Connections team and our Director for Scotland, Caroline Clark, in Powfoot with young 'Coastodians', Emily, Shane and Jack.

News

Scotland’s Solway Firth is our first Landscape Connections project

Led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, this long term, large-scale project is part of our 10-year strategic initiative supporting the UK’s world-class landscapes.

06/06/2025