The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is delighted to announce that it has just been granted an award of £242,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project will help the theatre to develop a number of key elements within its…
NatureScot has announced that they are in advanced discussions with a potential new owner for Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum, a property the nature agency has owned since 1957. Subject to requisite approvals being obtained, the Castle would be placed into a charitable trust, the aims of which…
One of our student members is carrying out research as part of the dissertation for a MA in International Heritage Management at the University of Birmingham and needs your help. Janine, who also works for the West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust, is researching the demographic makeup of the volunteer trustees…
For two nights this month, (June 21-22), Rotherham’s stately home Wentworth Woodhouse is set to become the House Of Future Creatives. The grand rooms where the rich and famous once lived and partied are being transformed into an intriguing and immersive ‘palace of creativity.’ Talented types interested in creative careers,…
Heritage Trust Network welcomes applications for the second round of volunteers to take part in our popular Digital Heroes project. We are looking for volunteers who: Are aged between 18-30 Have digital knowledge and skills to share with heritage organisations Are available for a volunteer placement of 40 hours (to take…
Make Your Mark, a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland, has launched a new website with volunteering opportunities at museums, galleries, archives, historic sites, parks and zoos across Scotland. In the wake of COVID-19 and a prolonged period of social isolation, volunteering is more…
Our latest Partner Member in the Spotlight is LDN Architects. LDN Architects is a 40-strong architectural practice founded 65 years ago, best known for its award-winning approach to conservation complemented with creative contemporary design. They have offices in Edinburgh and Forres and work across the UK. They work with a…
Originally compiled by Dr Jim Mackay of the Kirkmichael Trust, and then substantially edited and extended by Mary Miers, Director/Trustee of Highland Historic Buildings Trust (HHBT), the Easter Ross Churches Heritage Trail comprises a comprehensive and unique guide to the Post Reformation Churches and other historic churches in Easter Ross…
Open Arms Kington (OAK) received fantastic news today when they learned that they have been awarded £300,000 towards the purchase and restoration of the Oxford Arms in Kington. The project is one of eight grants just announced by the government’s Community Ownership Fund. ‘This is brilliant news’, says Judith Gardner,…
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