Tiree and Gigha haul in heritage cash
Gigha’s Achamore Gardens and two historic thatched cottages on Tiree are among the latest projects to benefit from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) funding.
More than 20 heritage projects around the country will benefit from £241,995 this year as part of the Historic Environment Support Fund, which has distributed more than £1 million since it was launched in 2016.
Funding is awarded to projects which use the historic environment to make a positive difference in their area, supporting local economies, inspiring and engaging communities with the rich heritage on their doorstep and ensuring the historic buildings that give places their distinct character are protected and managed for future generations.
Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust has been awarded £5,000 to develop a design plan for Achamore Gardens, while the owners of two traditional thatched cottages on the Isle of Tiree, 9 Barrapol and Drovers/ Morvan Cottage, have been granted £2,500 each to rethatch both roofs - one of them using locally cut marram.
Alex Paterson, chief executive of HES, said: ‘Despite Covid-19, many recipients have continued to adapt the way they work to continue delivering their crucial and invaluable work within the community – from online training and workshops to virtual events and conferences – and I am pleased to see these projects continue to shine a spotlight on and increase engagement with Scotland’s historic environment.’
The next application deadline for the
Historic Environment Support Fund is
Tuesday November 30.