Scotland
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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.
Our Scots logo
We launched our Scots logo on 21 February 2022 for International Mother Language Day.
We are the first funder in Scotland to have a Scots language logo, which organisations can display on historic sites, at events, in project materials and online to acknowledge and celebrate our funding. It comes in addition to our Scottish Gaelic logo.
We’re excited to see projects begin to use it and for Scots speaking communities to enjoy seeing their own language on their local heritage.
Funding
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.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops and 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
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundSCO
Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Cubo Offices, 40 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
Enter through the main entrance to 40 Princes Street. Once in the building, you will be greeted by reception. The offices are on the 6th floor and can all be reached via lift with the main Cubo reception located on the 4th floor. Please report to reception on the 4th floor and we will then come to meet you. There are accessible toilets on site and access via stairs.
![Scotland’s National Museum unveils final phase of dramatic transformation Assistant conservator Lydia Messerschmidt views the mummy mask and wreath of Montsuef at the National Museum of Scotland](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/NMS.4.jpg.webp?itok=M1srLtoy)
News
Scotland’s National Museum unveils final phase of dramatic transformation
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Projects
Creating Natural Connections in Cumbernauld
The Scottish Wildlife Trust are bringing transformational change to Cumbernauld’s natural heritage, and helping local people engage with its greenspaces to improve mental health.
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News
Curtain rises on Aberdeen's transformed Music Hall
Projects
Scotland's pride in focus
Pink Saltire is a Scottish LGBTQ+ news and information charity founded in 2014.
Projects
All-ability access to Garnock landscape
Many more people will have the opportunity to access the River Garnock’s natural beauty spots and experience the health benefits being outdoors can bring.
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Projects
Restoration of historical pipe organ
Kingussie Parish Church have restored their historic pipe organ, bringing it back to its original operational condition.
![Youth Work and Women of Influence in Scottish Communities Young participants carrying out research at the National Library of Scotland](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/oh-16-00201_-_scotswummin_-_youthlink_scotland_image_2.jpg.webp?itok=F9UMTCR8)
Projects
Youth Work and Women of Influence in Scottish Communities
YouthLink Scotland worked with five youth groups to celebrate Scotland’s forgotten women and research the achievements of influential women in their communities.
![Restoration work to St Ninians Cathedral Category A Listed Building in Perthshire Highlands The Cathedral of St Ninian](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/cathedral_from_south_east.jpg.webp?itok=feq-kNrR)
Projects
Restoration work to St Ninians Cathedral in Perthshire Highlands
The Cathedral of St Ninian belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church. Designed by William Butterfield it was the first Cathedral to be built in the UK after the Reformation.
![Crossings: An exploration of less visible maritime buildings and communities in Leith Young people taking part in the dance film](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/tumblr_inline_osbb0cvll01tm0gqz_1280.jpg.webp?itok=XJSrQlH3)
Projects
Crossings: An exploration of less visible maritime buildings and communities in Leith
Exploring the vibrant heritage of Leith through dance and film.
![Mini Doors Open Day and Mazing Memory Museum A boy and a girl, stand facing each other on a waterfront near Glasgows Riverside Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/mini_doors_open_day.jpg.webp?itok=x11hvJhb)
Projects
The Mazing Memory Museum: learning about heritage through play
The Glasgow Building Preservation Trust ran an exciting programme of events to enable children to get involved in Glasgow’s built heritage.
![Panjab Connections Handmade gold jewellery with red and green gemstones displayed on an intricately carved stand](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/panjab_connections_-_credit_kat_gollock.jpg.webp?itok=Aw9-QowA)
Projects
Panjab Connections
National Museums Scotland worked with the Glasgow Gurdwara and Sikh Sanjog to explore Sikh heritage through the history of the boy Maharaja.
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Projects
Sharing heritage skills to create woodland futures in Scotland
The Woodland Futures project connected young people aged 11 to 18 years old with the natural heritage sector by learning rural skills and heritage crafts.