The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland

15/09/2026

Empowering future generations to care for and get involved in heritage is vitally important to us and the projects we support.

Thanks to good causes funding we support activities such as traditional skills training, intangible cultural heritage programmes, environmental volunteering and so much more.

You can have your say on how good causes funding is used by replying to the current Government call for evidence by 23 September2026, we'll put a link in the comments.
Fife Historic Buildings Trust Solway Coast and Marine Project Jhankar Beats Butterfly Conservation Ullapool Sea Savers

14/09/2026

A network of ponds and wildlife corridors is set to turn former mining sites across Scotland's Central Belt into thriving habitats for amphibians and reptiles thanks to support made possible with money raised for good causes by players.

13/09/2026

13/09/2026

It’s here! Our newest exhibition - Legend of the Comyn Skull! 💀

With animations by Cat Bruce, discover a tale handed down through generations - connecting Clan Grant to the land, the beginnings of a dynasty, and a gruesome memento said to have remained in the family’s hands for centuries.

But how much is legend… and how much is true? 👀

🏰 Grantown Museum
📅 7 September – 31 October

Pop in, uncover the story and decide for yourself! 💀✨

Remember to sign up for our membership for secret exclusives! https://www.grantownmuseum.co.uk/membership.html

Cairngorms Trust Clan Grant of Strathspey Clan Grant Society of Australia Clan Grant Society USA Discover Grantown The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland Museums and Heritage Highland The Space Arts

13/09/2026

A wee Sunday wander down Heritage Lane.

12/09/2026

Your new must listen podcast.

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Grantown Museum

12/09/2026

It's Stranraer Oyster Festival weekend - we hope everyone has a brilliant time.

When we announced funding for Solway Coast and Marine Project ( SCAMP) there was a wonderful welcome from folk in Stranraer.

The SCAMP team are at the festival today if you want to know more, and show your support.

With Good Causes funding raised by players Landscape Connections projects throughout the UK are delivering impactful projects that work for nature, people and local economies.

11/09/2026

Friday Photo Album.

Just to round off the work week here are some photos that might help inspire a heritage filled weekend.

This week's theme is Scotland's Maritime Heritage.

Discovery Point and RRS Discovery Glasgow Building Preservation Trust Loch Katrine The Manx Beauty - The Cellardyke Trust Skylark IX Recovery Trust Ullapool Sea Savers

11/09/2026

Did you know that Heritage Fund support can include funding for smaller grant programmes? We call it third party grant giving.

The Destination Tweed post below is a great example of the impact this can have, and the grassroots activity it supports.

The UK Government is currently asking for submissions from across the community in its Call for Evidence “National Lottery Good Causes: Fund what matters to you”.

Add your voice - here's a link to the call for evidence online survey
https://dcms.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AH6yzCKhHFLbTM

11/09/2026

Sharing this for our friends and colleagues at Cairngorms National Park, Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

✍️Share your views ✍️

Live or work in, or even visit, the Cairngorms National Park and/or Scotland’s northeast coast?

✅ Please complete this short survey (