The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland

12/06/2026

At 43 Scotland keeper Craig Gordon is reportedly the oldest player at the World Cup, or rather... Scotland has the most experienced player in the tournament :)

We're preparing for Scotland's first kick of the ball in a World Cup finals for 28 years by looking at some of the sporting heritage projects supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Scotland.

We were lucky enough to be joined by Craig Gordon for the launch of HeartofMidlothianFC's with Hearts Heritage and Big Hearts Community Trust back in 2024

Maroon Mile is a celebration of club and community that created a heritage trail from the Heart of Midlothian War Memorial at Haymarket to the club museum at Tynecastle Stadium.

Scottish Football Museum & Hampden Stadium Tour

11/06/2026

🎨Work in progress🎨

As the launch of the first Barra Unearthed sites approaches, we're excited to share a sneak peek of the modelling work for the digital reconstruction of Dùn Bharpa chambered cairn.

Using detailed information on dimensions and building materials alongside photographs and other sources gathered by our Project Assistant Kirsty, Peel X modeller Jon has been working hard to create a beautiful reconstruction of the cairn, as it might have looked like around 5000 years ago in the Neolithic period.

This is particularly exciting as there are currently no tombs with accessible, preserved interiors in the Outer Hebrides. Soon, you will be able to walk up to Dùn Bharpa, take in the cairn as it currently stands before scanning the ground with your mobile phone to reveal a stunning interactive reconstruction. Duck down, follow the passageway, and step inside. What will you discover?

We learned a lot from our modelling process for the Uist sites, and we are excited to be applying this here. We can't wait to show you more soon!

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UHI UHI North, West and Hebrides Ceòlas Peel X Sandshoes Studio Cnoc Soilleir UHI Archaeology Institute Dig It Barra Heritage & Cultural Centre Bùth Bharraigh Guth Bharraidh Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean Comann Dualchas Innse Gall - Outer Hebrides Heritage Forum

11/06/2026

We know news gets around but just in case you meet anyone that hasn't heard about this research Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre, Outer Hebrides Unearthed, Kinloch Historical Society, Comann Dualchas Innse Gall - Outer Hebrides Heritage Forum, Hebrides People Visitor Centre

11/06/2026

With the World Cup about to kick off we're starting our own , to celebrate Scotland's sporting heritage.

It doesn't come more Scottish World Cup heritage than heading home undefeated without getting out of the group stage.

Midfield legend Billy Bremner captained that 1974 campaign.

Thanks to players the Heritage Fund supported "Fae Raploch to Elland Road" a celebration of the early life and career of Billy Bremner, by University of Stirling

Thr project spoke to the people that knew Billy from Raploch and his early footballing friends. Recording their memories in their own voices.

Exploring his lifelong ambition to play for his country and the intense pride and loyalty he had for his hometown Stirling and for Scotland.

We'll put a link to the project's online collection in the comments.

Leeds United

09/06/2026

04/06/2026

SURF - Scotland's Regeneration Forum launched the 2026 SURF Awards today.
(June 4th).
More than an award competition it's a benchmark to inspire, encourage and champion regeneration.

The launch event for the opening of the 2026 SURF Award process.

01/06/2026

Sharing this Scottish story from our UK Instagram account because:

🔉 It's great

🔉 It's Scottish

🔉 If you haven't seen it already we need to ask why you aren't following HeritageFundUK on Insta?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZDGU0zCASL/?igsh=MW5xaHhvMHAwdzB6bw==

30/05/2026

From across the world people travel to see the incredible archaeology.
You just need to hop on the Subway to Govan to join in with the Family Fun Day

⏰️ 2pm TODAY - FREE Prof. Steve Trench Tour of the astonishing early medieval archaeology of Govan Old and its 1,500-year-old kirkyard!

What's On Glasgow

28/05/2026

The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley, one reason for ensuring you get expert help.

There's an opportunity for a freelance fundraising and development consultant to help Robert Burns Ellisland Museum and Farm with the next phase of their Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne campaign (supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to players).

Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie's need not apply ;) ↓

We’re looking for a Freelance Fundraising & Development Consultant to help deliver the next phase of the “Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne” campaign at Ellisland Farm. We seek an experienced fundraising professional with expertise in:

• Trusts and foundations fundraising
• Bid writing and funding applications
• Heritage or cultural capital project
• Fundraising coordination and donor engagement

As well as prospect prioritisation and progression. We already have a suite of fundraising resources including a Case for Support and film.

Flexible freelance contract:
• Approximately 1.5–2.5 days per week
• Fixed term to December 2026
• Fee range £20,000–£30,000 depending on experience
• Remote working possible with occasional meetings in Dumfries and Galloway, Glasgow and Edinburgh

This role is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Further details are available here:
www.ellislandfarm.co.uk/fundraising-consultant/

Please send tenders outlining your experience and remuneration expectations to:
[email protected]

Deadline: Midnight, 14 June 2026

Please share with anyone who may be interested in helping secure the future of one of Scotland’s most important literary homes.