The Architectural Heritage Fund (Scotland)

“Ask not what you can do for a historic building, but what a historic building could be doing for your community!” - our Scotland manager @GordonBarr on @urbanrealm talking about using heritage-led regeneration projects to benefit Scotland’s local places urbanrealm.com/blogs/index.ph…

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Keeping the Wheel Turning on the Mill of Benholm Revival! We’re pleased to announce a new #HESsupported grant offer to Cat. A listed @Mill_of_Benholm to support work to welcome visitors, with a new focus on skills training, biodiversity & community hub. ahfund.org.uk/news/latest/ah…

🌱Wellbeing & Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill would create new public duty for ALL public bodies to promote wellbeing & sustainability and asks what is the definition of sustainable development? Have your say! Closes 24 August 2025 📝 ow.ly/8lh150Wnzll

Did you know that AHF celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026? 🎉 We have an exciting programme of activities planned, and we are currently seeking to commission a consultant or consultancy to provide communications/media support to coincide with this. ➡️ bit.ly/44MRNpu

The 2025 #SURFAwards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration are open for applications The #SURFAwards are delivered in partnership with @ScotGovPlanning Deadline for applications: Mon 1 Sept Download the application materials & find out more here: surf.scot/surf-awards/su…

Community Rights to Buy give people a real chance to take an active role in the future of their local places. It’s over 20 years since these rights were first introduced, and this consultation is an important step to ensure these rights remain clear, practical and effective in…

ℹ️Tarlair Outdoor Pool Pavilion-Gold Thrilled! @StudioOctopi & Tarlair #Macduff #Aberdeenshire has received a gold in the @ScottishDesign Awards conservation category We've supported this for 3 yrs via @ScotGov Place Based Investment Prog. & Regeneration Capital Grant Fund👏1/2

🏛️ Museum funding alert! MGS Repair & Adaptation Fund now open - up to £100k for urgent repairs & accessibility improvements. Round 1 deadline: 6 August. Plus match funding available from Heritage Fund! Apply now: ow.ly/TCeb50WkjWc #ScottishMuseums #AccessibilityFunding

🏛️ In case you missed it: @HistEnvScot launches 'Historic Places, Breathing Spaces' campaign! 60% of visitors report improved wellbeing from heritage sites. Share your photos & discover how Scotland's historic places can boost your mental health 🌿 ow.ly/M67350WkjWG

📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our 5th annual Impact Report! Want to learn more about the AHF’s work in 2024/25 and see the difference we are making for heritage-regeneration projects and communities across the UK? Read the full Report here: 👉 bit.ly/44AnLF8

📢 BEFS Bulletin 378 is now LIVE! Your essential roundup of Scotland's built environment: new consultations, heritage funding, planning updates, upcoming events & job opportunities. Plus our 'Joining the Dots' series continues! 📖 ow.ly/RQf950WkfOG #ScotlandPlanning

🏛️ Just 7 days left! National Churches Trust Architecture @NatChurchTrust 2025 awards are calling for submissions from architects & surveyors. Celebrating excellence in church architecture & conservation. Deadline: 9th July ⏰ ow.ly/R33Y50WkfY6 #ChurchArchitecture

In case you missed our big news this week, we've embarked on a new collaboration with our colleagues at @socantscot, supported by @HeritageFundSCO, to assess the scale of heritage loss as a consequence of the mass sale of Scottish churches. Story here 👇 heraldscotland.com/news/25273418.…

WORK WITH US: The Society is looking to hire a Community Officer to help our Research Officer co-ordinate and deliver Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches, our project with @SChurchesTrust. Read more and apply before midnight on 13 July: socantscot.org/news/work-with…

🏗️ Last chance! Traditional building skills survey closes Monday 30 June. Help the Buckhaven Heritage project in Fife assess current skills availability + support the construction/heritage sectors. Open to all across Scotland 👇 ow.ly/s0NE50WgAq5

🏆 SURF Awards 2025 are OPEN! BEFS Member @SURFscot celebrates initiatives tackling community challenges across Scotland. ⏰ Deadline: 1 Sept, 5pm Apply: surf.scot/surf-awards/su… #SURFAwards #Scotland

This week in Scotland's built environment: ✅ SHEF collaborative discussions ✅ New Building Safety Levy ✅ Heritage consultations ✅ Sector job opportunities ✅ Training programmes Get the full picture in Bulletin 377: ow.ly/N81N50Wfklo #WeeklyWrap #BuiltEnvironment

Did you know? Over a quarter of Robert Burns’ songs and poems were written here at Ellisland. This summer, you can stay right where the magic happened…ellislandfarm.co.uk/visit/stay/ Peace, poetry and a cottage full of character await. #BurnsHeritage #scotlandstartshere