Scotland

Since 1994 we have awarded over £1billion of National Lottery and other funding to 5,000 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.

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

The Falkirk Kelpie sculptures, with boats on the canal and people walking along the paths

News

Working in partnership to improve places in Scotland

We’re teaming up with Historic Environment Scotland to co-fund heritage projects that support place-based regeneration and boost local economies.

01/04/2022

A brightly lit room with an exhibition including paper sculptures of birds and information panels

A World of Good exhibition

News

Four projects shortlisted for excellence in environmental sustainability

Low-carbon renovations and exhibitions featuring recycled materials and strong environmental messages recognised in this year's Museums + Heritage Sustainable Project of the Year shortlist.

10/03/2022

Two people looking through large binoculars

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is offering 2-for-1 entry. Credit: Sam Stafford/WWT.

Stories

Special offers at stunning heritage sites across the UK

Hundreds of heritage venues across the UK are offering special offers for National Lottery players between for National Lottery Open Week – discover some of our favourites.

News

Community at heart of Silverburn Flax Mill revival

The much-loved mill is at the centre of a five-year project, set to receive £3.47million from the Heritage Fund.

11/02/2022

Adult and child entering historic building.

Powys Castle is offering free entry to National Lottery players. © National Trust Images/Megan Tayl

News

Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022

Has your project received National Lottery funding? Sign up to National Lottery Open Week to say #ThanksToYou to players – and reach new visitors and supporters along the way.

26/01/2022

A person standing on a grassy mountainside, looking out to mountains in the distance

Photo credit: Michael MacDonald Ruanaich

Projects

Skye Ecomuseum: Druim nan Linntean

The museum without walls creating footsteps between people and places.

11/12/2013

Projects

Touching stitches: embroidery access for the blind

This innovative project explored ways to enable blind and partially sighted people to access the Edinburgh College of Art’s historic textile collection, which spans over three centuries.

29/05/2019

Two people talking. Behind them are banners promoting the Windrush Scotland project.

The project started conversations about the experiences of the Windrush generation.

Projects

Windrush Scotland: African-Caribbean Experiences in Scotland

Getting people talking and creating an archive of African-Caribbean community identity in Scotland was at the heart of the Windrush Scotland project.

16/03/2021

Projects

Solar Flares: Deaf Heritage

The Solar Flares Deaf Heritage project explores and shares Scotland’s heritage through digital art.

27/11/2019

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £10,000 to £250,000

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £10,000 to £250,000.

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £250,000 to £10million

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £250,000 to £10million.