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.
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
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundSCO
Email: scotlandcontact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 376 0033 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Cubo Offices
40 Princes Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2BY
Edinburgh office location on map
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.
Projects
Ham weaving our way through history (heritage and media)
This project examined the social history of Forfar weavers to gain an understanding of what weavers’ lives were like and what their woven goods were used for.
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Connecting people to Cumbernauld’s green spaces
The Scottish Wildlife Trust worked with local schools and community groups to connect people to the green spaces in their town.
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Time Travelling: Aberdeen Young Travellers' Heritage Project
Scottish Traveller history was explored through the eyes of a group of young Travellers based in Aberdeen during the winter months.
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Are Ye Askin
To mark the opening of the Beacon Arts Centre, Rig Arts celebrated the history of entertainment in Inverclyde throughout the 20th century.
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Inner Forth Landscape Initiative
This landscape-scale project is conserving and interpreting the valued habitats and active industrial heritage of the Inner Forth area.
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Dig for Victory - A Growing Legacy
Inspired by the Dig for Victory Campaign of 1917, adult learners from Scotland’s Rural College designed and built a First World War allotment.
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Scottish Womens Hospital WW1 Remembrance
Volunteers celebrated the work of Scottish nurses and doctors during the First World War.
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Pipers and Pipe Music of the Great War
Volunteers from the Scottish Pipers Association researched the tunes and stories behind the Pipers of the First World War, including the iconic image of the Piper leading the soldiers into battle.
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Tollcross Park, Glasgow
The project focused on restoring the landscape of Tollcross Park in Glasgow.
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Young Muslim Aberdeen
A group of local young Muslims explored how their heritage is archived in two major city museums, in a project run by Young Muslim Aberdeen.
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From Me to You' - Taking Stobswell Down Memory Lane...
Inspired by the history of a local park, a youth group researched the heritage of their area and shared this with the wider community.
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Refurbishing the Lighthouse in Glasgow
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Lighthouse building in Glasgow was refurbished to create a Centre for Architecture and Design.