Falkirk THI

Falkirk THI Falkirk Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is a grant-giving project that helps communities to regen The THI aims to address this need.

Falkirk Townscape Heritage Initiative, or THI for short, is a grant-giving programme that helps communities to regenerate Conservation Areas displaying particular social or economic needs. The scheme was introduced by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), but typically involves a number of funders contributing to a ‘Common Fund’, from which grants are given to local property owners, businesses and orga

nisations to allow them to carry our repairs and other works to historic properties and spaces within the THI area. Falkirk Town Centre has a fascinating history and contains a great number of important listed buildings, architectural details and features. Because of this special historic and architectural character, Falkirk Town Centre was designated a ‘Conservation Area’ – a place that it is desirable to preserve and enhance. Unfortunately, like many other historic towns, Falkirk has suffered from economic decline in recent times and many buildings and areas within the town centre are now in need of improvement. Falkirk THI – Key Facts:
Falkirk THI is jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Historic Scotland, Falkirk Council, and the Falkirk BID. During 2013 - 2018 we plan to invest £5.5 million in the town centre with the aim of helping to regenerate the area through investing in its unique and rich heritage. The funding will be used to:
• Repair and restore the area’s important historic buildings and structures;
• Improve the public realm;
• Restore shopfronts to their traditional design;
• Bring vacant historic floorspace back into use;
• Engage the community and help local people learn more about their heritage;
• Provide training and job opportunities linked to the conservation of traditional buildings and historic environments. What are the main aims of Falkirk THI? The overall aim of the THI is to breathe new life into Falkirk’s historic Town Centre by improving the physical appearance of the area and enhancing the things that make it special and unique. Because people are attracted to and enjoy living, working and visiting historic, locally distinctive and well-kept places, the THI aims to improve the economic and social success of Falkirk Town Centre by creating a high quality urban environment where people will want to spend their time and money. To find out more about what grants are available and who is eligible to apply please visit our website www.falkirkthi.com

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Historic Environment Scotland commissioned a short film about Falkirk THI/CARS and the difference it's made to the town ...
04/07/2018

Historic Environment Scotland commissioned a short film about Falkirk THI/CARS and the difference it's made to the town centre. We're delighted to have been asked to show the town off. Thank you filmmaker Rob McDougall • Photographer & Digital Film Maker for your kind editing!

In Falkirk, CARS has helped with improvements to historic buildings and new shopfronts. Businesses are now thriving and taking advantage of the growing local...

17/05/2018

Creative Oceanic are delighted to announce the third Scottish Hospitality Awards following the enormous success over the last two years...

Conservation work to the statues on Newmarket Street is nearing completion. This was part of the wider public realm work...
14/05/2018

Conservation work to the statues on Newmarket Street is nearing completion. This was part of the wider public realm works bit.ly/2AkZzYQ Falkirk Council Falkirk Delivers

11/05/2018
Stroll into Falkirk's past with our new heritage trail app! Download now from the app store.https://bit.ly/2Jv9iA3
20/04/2018

Stroll into Falkirk's past with our new heritage trail app! Download now from the app store.
https://bit.ly/2Jv9iA3

You may have noticed the scaffolding up on 185-195 High Street . The works to the building include restoration to the R...
19/04/2018

You may have noticed the scaffolding up on 185-195 High Street . The works to the building include restoration to the Robert Burns plaque. It is just waiting for the final paint and gilded finish to be applied before being put back.

10/04/2018
new heritage trail app is live! Download now from the app store.https://bit.ly/2Jv9iA3 Thank you to our funders Herita...
09/04/2018

new heritage trail app is live! Download now from the app store.
https://bit.ly/2Jv9iA3

Thank you to our funders Heritage Lottery Fund Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Falkirk Delivers for their support in creating this.

We got a mention in The Scotsman! Great to see the achievements of Historic Environment Scotland CARS projects to date
05/04/2018

We got a mention in The Scotsman! Great to see the achievements of Historic Environment Scotland CARS projects to date

61 communities have benefited from the Historic Environment Scotland regeneration scheme, CARS

19/03/2018

Great to see our town centre tour guides in Visit Falkirk's latest film!

Last week our artists in residence Recollective where with Loretto Housing Association doing a mural workshophttp://bit....
30/01/2018

Last week our artists in residence Recollective where with Loretto Housing Association doing a mural workshop
http://bit.ly/2BBeLjL

Fab new stone mullian on the Christian Institute building, Newmarket Street . Great work by Matheson
29/01/2018

Fab new stone mullian on the Christian Institute building, Newmarket Street . Great work by Matheson

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Falkirk Townscape Heritage Initiative, or THI for short, is a grant-giving programme that helps communities to regenerate Conservation Areas displaying particular social or economic needs. The Falkirk THI is jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Historic Environment Scotland (HES), Falkirk Council and Falkirk Delivers. The funders contribute to a ‘Common Fund’, from which grants are given to local property owners, businesses and organisations to help them carry out repairs and other works to historic properties and spaces within the THI area.

Falkirk Town Centre has a fascinating history, and contains a number of important listed buildings, architectural details and features. Because of this special historical and architectural character, Falkirk Town Centre was designated a ‘Conservation Area’ – a place that it is desirable to preserve and enhance. Unfortunately, like many other historic towns, Falkirk has suffered from economic decline in recent times and many buildings and areas within the town centre are now in need of improvement. The THI aims to address this need.

The overall aim of the THI is to breathe new life into Falkirk’s historic Town Centre by improving the physical appearance of the area and enhancing the things that make it special and unique. Because people are attracted to and enjoy living, working and visiting historical and well-kept places, the THI aims to improve the economic and social success of Falkirk Town Centre by creating a high-quality urban environment where people will want to spend their time and money. To find out more about the THI project, please visit our website www.falkirkthi.com

During 2013 - 2018 we plan to invest £5.5 million in the town centre with the aim of helping to regenerate the area through investing in its unique and rich heritage. The funding will be used to: