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 session

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

News

David Livingstone Birthplace re-opens

The birthplace one of Scotland’s most famous explorers has re-opened following a £6.86million National Lottery grant.

28/07/2021

Window on side of medium sized historic building

Kresen Kernow

News

Join our Committees in England and Scotland

It has been so rewarding to support the National Lottery Heritage Fund, make a profound difference to heritage and culture in the UK, and, importantly, for people, communities and the environment. - Izzy Mohammed, current Committee Member for England, Midlands & East Guide our funding We are seeking

21/07/2021

Aerial view of Plymouth coast with lighthouse and dramatic sunrise

Site of the new marine park at Plymouth. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography

News

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

We are proud to announce the recipients of our Heritage Horizon Awards. Over £50million of funding has been awarded to five transformational projects across the UK. When we launched the Heritage Horizon Awards in 2019, we set out to fund ideas that unlocked possibility. From innovative farming

13/07/2021

Boundary Way allotments, Wolverhampton

News

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

The report provides valuable insight into how heritage was affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis over the past year and the challenges the sector still faces.

27/05/2021

National Museum of Flight. Credit: Ruth Armstrong

News

National Lottery Open Week: saying a big 'thank you' to players

Give something back to National Lottery players – who raise £30million each week for good causes like yours – with a special offer to say #ThanksToYou.

15/04/2021

News

Contribute your perspective to our new research and development project

Join The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Young Foundation to explore the question: how can innovation help us do the best we can for the future of heritage?

01/04/2021

Credit: Chris Ridley

News

Dr Simon Thurley CBE appointed as new Chair

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Simon Thurley CBE as Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

25/02/2021

©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.

22/02/2021

A young Shaper/Caper dancer

Projects

Here Me out: exploring Dundee’s young LGBTQ+ heritage

Youth dance organisation, Shaper/Caper is exploring the LGBTQ+ heritage and culture of Dundee in an oral history project, Here Me Out.

07/10/2019

Visitors having picnics outside of Braemar Castle

News

£1.9m to help Highlands heritage

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested £1.9million to support the development of three spectacular Scottish heritage sites.

14/01/2021

Stonehenge at sunset illuminated with eight people

News

Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to unsung champions of UK heritage

The 5,000 year old sarsen stones of Stonehenge have been temporarily illuminated with the faces of eight committed individuals from heritage projects across the UK. Their work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been supported by National Lottery funding. “Without the graft and tireless effort of

02/12/2020