20/08/2026
đź› Our repair and adaptation fund is currently open for applications. Accredited museums can apply for up to ÂŁ100,000 to make urgent repairs or changes to their building which directly improve their accessibility, environmental sustainability, or climate resilience.
Recent awardees include Scottish Fisheries Museum (pictured) who received ÂŁ91,150 to replace the roof of the oldest building on its site, the Grade A listed Abbot's Lodging.
💬Upon receiving the grant Linda Fitzgerald, Head Curator at the museum said: "Our historic buildings add hugely to our visitors’ experience but are complex to maintain and operate. This award will enable us to secure their fabric and to upgrade essential systems to improve the safety and accessibility of our facilities.”
Other examples of recently funded activity through the Repair and Adaptation Fund include:
- Installing automatic doors to improve accessibility
- Installing energy efficient case lighting
- Fitting building insulation
- Repairing a broken lift
- Upgrading an outdated heating system
- Installing a ramp to improve physical access
⏰The expression of interest period for this round of funding closes next Wednesday, 26th August. If you're thinking about applying to the fund please reach out to our grants team at [email protected] to discuss a potential application.
đź”—Find out more about the fund and how to apply on our website: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/funding/repair-and-adaptation-fund/
📸 The Scottish Fisheries Museum.
