Arts, culture and heritage

The Community Ownership Fund is still open to applications until 31 March 2025.

The £150 million fund is being run over 4 years and supports community groups across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales to take ownership of assets which are at risk of being lost to the community.

The Scottish Land Fund (SLF) has awarded 10 grants across the country totalling nearly £2m this year to community groups.

The Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.

This years Scottish Agritourism Conference took place in Perth over the 18 and 19 of November. 

A range of sessions took place over the two conference days including, a wide variety of speakers and panellists all relevant to the Sector. There was a real buzz around the venue as delegates connected and networked with exhibitors, sponsors and each other.

Steps to support Gaelic entrepreneurs and assess the benefits of the language to Scotland’s visitor economy have been announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

A report on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic was commissioned as part of the Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation.

Thirty tourism businesses, social enterprises and community groups have been supported to help the South of Scotland become one of the leading cycling destinations in the world.

The £300,000 South of Scotland Cycling Infrastructure Fund provided capital grants of £3,000 to £25,000 to the organisations who own visitor facing assets to invest in their cycling facilities.

If you are seeking to get a job in land-based sectors, then the Lantra Scotland website is an invaluable source of information and support.

The significant funding from the Scottish Government will aid a new centre to promote Gaelic language and culture in Inverness.

The Cultarlann is based in what was the East Church building. The new funding is a crucial step in developing the property, which will also feature meeting rooms for language courses, a café and shop.

The Music for All charity believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music.

The charity makes grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations and have now announced there next funding round of 2024 is open to applicants