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.
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Working together to fund growth in investment in nature and communities
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Projects
Black heritage, performance and Shakespeare in Scotland
Inspired by the untold history of Black performance in Scotland, this project celebrates modern black LGBTQ+ performance and widens understanding and engagement with Black Scottish heritage.
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Heritage organisations collaborating to tackle workforce challenges
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£1.4million to transform the Highlands’ Glencoe Folk Museum
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Golden eagles soar in Scotland’s National Lottery Award-winning project
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Uncovering the history of long-distance communication for migrants in Scotland
While many were using audio cassettes to listen to their favourite mixtape, for some South Asians in Scotland they were essential for communicating with their family.
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Take part in National Lottery Open Week 2023
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Smaller grants making a big difference for Scottish communities
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A brave new tribute to a famous Victorian explorer
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The National Lottery Awards 2022 are open! Who will you vote for?
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A lifeline for Scotland’s ‘species on the edge’
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