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.
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
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.
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
Projects
Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne
Around the world people come together singing Auld Lang Syne. National Lottery funding is helping to secure the future of the Scottish farm where Robert Burns wrote it.
Projects
Unlocking the Potential of The Hunterian: The Changing Museum
People will be at the heart of plans for the future of Scotland's oldest public museum.
Publications
Scotland: committee decisions November 2024
Publications
Scotland: delegated decisions December 2024
News
We’re supporting communities to secure the future of their churches
Stories
Preserving the unique experiences and advice of people from the past
Projects
Football For All! Celebrating 600 years of football in Scotland
The three-year-long project is sharing more of the Scottish Football Museum's collection and creating new resources and displays on Scotland's football history.
News
Places of worship in Scotland and Wales targeted for National Lottery support
Projects
New Futures Programme – former places of worship in Scotland
This Scotland-wide programme will help secure at risk churches for community use.
Projects
Saughton Park restoration project
The improved historic park in the south west of Edinburgh provides vital support for the community's wellbeing.
Projects
A thriving community hub is taking shape at Glasgow's Meat Market
Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £2.3million of National Lottery support.
Stories