Scottish Civic Trust

07/10/2026

More than 100 faith group representatives and stakeholders have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today.

01/10/2026

Doors Open Days 2026 has come to an end, and what a year it's been. From all of us at Scottish Civic Trust: thank you!

The Trust has coordinated the festival since 1990 and we've watched it grow into one of Scotland's best-loved annual events. It simply wouldn't happen without the volunteers across the country, who give their time and local knowledge so generously. Thank you to our regional coordinators and sponsors too, and to you, the Festival visitors, who turned out in droves to explore Scotland's historic places each weekend.

If you haven't already, we'd love to hear your experiences. Fill out the Visitor Survey: https://tinyurl.com/bzds4fbw and you'll be in with a chance of winning a £50 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card.

We're also giving another £50 prize and framed print for the best photo of the festival. Send yours to [email protected] any time before 31 October.

We're already busy planning next year and can't wait to share our new ideas for 2027 with you. Thanks again all. 🙏

30/09/2026

Exhibition exploring the legacies of empire in Scotland is opening at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Sat 3 Oct 2026

30/09/2026

📢 Scotland's Black History Month 2026 programme is now live 📢

This October marks Scotland's 25th Black History Month, with tours, talks, workshops, exhibitions, film screenings and more taking place across the country.

CRER has coordinated Scotland's Black History Month since 2001, building on the UK approach started in 1987 by the Greater London Council. It grew out of anti-racist organising and the determination of communities to build solidarity through shared experience, collective action and resistance to racism. With hostile public debate and far-right disinformation growing, that work matters as much as it ever has.

The programme also explores Scotland's connections to colonialism, slavery and empire, and how these histories continue to shape society today. Black history is Scotland's history, and it should be recognised, taught and celebrated throughout the year.

This year's cover is Does Art Flourish Under Oppression? by Malak Naseem, a Maldivian/Sri Lankan artist based in Scotland whose work explores migration, colonisation and politics. The piece wraps her dissertation on artists and oppression around a map of every country colonised by the British Empire.

The programme is a collective effort, and we're grateful to every organisation, artist, educator, historian and activist who has contributed their time, ideas and energy this year.

Explore the full programme: www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

30/09/2026

Planning decisions shouldn't simply happen to communities.

Once a planning application is submitted, there's a window to influence a decision that could change your area for years to come.

The earlier you get involved, the greater the chance of changing the outcome, because once permission is granted it is extremely difficult to overturn.

Our new article explains why community action matters and sets out seven simple steps to help you make your voice count.

Read now: https://tinyurl.com/ms3f587b

18/09/2026

We loved being part of this conversation 🎙️

Listen via the link below 🔗

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15/09/2026

The Trust is delighted to have played a part in this. Thanks to British Deaf Association Scotland for the opportunity.

10/09/2026

The Highlands have secrets. This weekend they're unlocked. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Doors Open Days is Scotland's largest free festival, thousands of buildings open their doors, on each weekend in September. Browse the Festival programme in the comments.

10/09/2026

Under four layers of later renovation, Govan's Brechin's Bar has found its original Victorian face again. New owners Jim McLaughlin and David Low have uncovered the pub's 1894 timber shopfront. The first step in a phased restoration of this Category B listed Govan landmark. We'll be watching closely as more of its history is revealed.

Historic Brechin’s Bar in Govan, Glasgow, reveals its original Victorian shopfront as new owners Jim McLaughlin and David Low begin a phased…

09/09/2026

Weekend two of Doors Open Days Festival is this weekend. View the full programme here: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building