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Scotland

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"Brass?Aye" celebrate the reopening of Glasgow West Boathouse
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

Heritage Fund Scots logo

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.

Submit a Project Enquiry

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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

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Credit: Hydar Dewachi.

People

Alice Connelly

Future Heritage Leader for Scotland
A woman takes part in a blacksmithing workshop, hitting heated metal with a hammer.
The project, alongside regenerating valued historic buildings, will provide heritage skills training for local people. Photo: IceCream Architecture.

Projects

Investing in Ayrshire's heritage, supporting a coastal community

Four key buildings, treasured by the community, are at the centre of a major programme of conservation and placemaking supporting the historic centre of Girvan.

A drone view over the West of Loch Lomond. There are forests and a body of water.
The project covers an area over twice the size of Glasgow. Credit: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority.

Projects

Restoring Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park's rarest woodlands

This Landscape Connections project is protecting some of Scotland's most important habitats, while creating new opportunities for local communities and rural economies.

A stilt walker in an elaborate gold and blue costume with a flowing robe. Behind them other stilt walkers in a range of multi-coloured costumes
Moko Jumbe Stilt Walkers at the Edinburgh Festival Carnival.

Projects

Youth ambassadors champion Edinburgh's carnival heritage

Young people are at the heart of this two-year project to document, celebrate and safeguard the cultural heritage of Edinburgh’s ethnically diverse communities.

A podcast episode is being recorded in a studio designed to feel like a cosy living room, with three SWI members talking to a host.
Recording a podcast episode with SWI members Maz Thorn, Janette McKirdy and Sandra MacArthur. Photo: Scottish Women's Institutes.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: preparation is critical to every stage of your heritage project

It’s a big challenge to capture and share over a century of community history. Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI) CEO Diane Cooper tells us what she’s learned from developing and delivering its unique heritage programme.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.