Scottish Civic Trust

Scottish Civic Trust We celebrate Scotland's built environment, take action for its improvement & empower its communities.

We’re calling for contributors to showcase their work at Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2026.Join us online...
23/06/2026

We’re calling for contributors to showcase their work at Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2026.

Join us online or in person at the Engine Shed in Stirling on Thursday 26 November for a full day of inspiring presentations, lively discussion, hands on workshops, and opportunities to connect with peers from across the country.

We are very excited to announce that planning for our next hybrid conference is well under way. As ever, this conference is shaped by the collective experience and creativity of Scotland’s heritage communities, and we want to hear from YOU with proposals for the content we should feature.

If you are interested in showcasing your work, please email [email protected] by Friday 24 July quoting SCHC in the email title.

➡️ Read the full details and submission guidance on our website: http://bit.ly/3SUuOGs
Follow SCHC on Eventbrite to be the first to hear when booking goes live: https://bit.ly/4fW6aPr

We are deeply disappointed by the news that Hillhead Baptist Church has been approved for demolition.Scottish Civic Trus...
18/06/2026

We are deeply disappointed by the news that Hillhead Baptist Church has been approved for demolition.

Scottish Civic Trust engaged twice to save this historic B-listed 1883 building, but unfortunately, our efforts were unsuccessful.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2026!We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Scottis...
18/06/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2026!

We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Scottish Civic Trust’s 𝘔𝘺 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 2026. The competition is a Scotland-wide celebration of young people’s perspectives on the built environment.

Open to ages 4–18, the competition invites school pupils to explore the buildings, architecture, and archaeology around them, using photography as a tool for creativity, curiosity, and storytelling.

This year’s entries offer a rich and diverse snapshot of places across Scotland, capturing many unique viewpoints. The results are inspiring, thoughtful, and full of character.

Congratulations to all shortlisted participants:

𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭
Crane — Luke L (12), Annanhill Primary School
Grass Burns — Faith G (11), Annanhill Primary School
Kilmarnock Foregate — Emily W (11), Annanhill Primary School
Cuckoo Flowers in the Raised Bed — Chloe Louise L (10), Dalmally Primary School
My Place Photography — Paolo B (11), Stockbridge Primary School

𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭
Angelo B (17), Broughton High School
Eliza G (17), Broughton High School
Just Another Day — Shade C (18), Dollar Academy
Missing Glasgow — Molly R (17), Williamwood High School
Into the Blue at Night — Anna B (16), Robert Gordon's College

🏆 Winners and commendations will be announced at the Civic Celebration
📍 Merchant’s House
📅 July 29th 2026

A huge well done to everyone who took part! We love seeing Scotland’s places in new and meaningful ways.

We're pleased to share that Scottish Civic Trust has secured £260,000 from National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland to s...
17/06/2026

We're pleased to share that Scottish Civic Trust has secured £260,000 from National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland to strengthen our long-term sustainability and resilience.

Over the next two years, this funding will help us diversify our income, grow membership revenue, improve our business processes, and build a more secure future for the organisation.

It will also support the continued development of Diverse Heritage, our programme working to make Scotland's heritage sector more inclusive and accessible for communities traditionally underrepresented in heritage audiences.

This investment will help us build stronger partnerships, create lasting impact, and ensure our work can continue to benefit communities across Scotland for years to come.

Thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making this possible.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞!The Glasgow Subway Heritage Trail turns a simple loop into eight walks t...
08/06/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞!

The Glasgow Subway Heritage Trail turns a simple loop into eight walks through the city’s architectural past. From Glasgow Subway stations to world-class design landmarks above ground.

Along the way, discover the genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander Thomson, Victorian civic ambition, shipbuilding history in Govan, and landmarks like Glasgow School of Art, Kelvingrove Museum, and Walmer Crescent.

From cast iron warehouses to modernist school design, each stop reveals a different layer of the city’s identity: built, rebuilt, and reimagined over time.

A heritage crawl beneath the surface of Glasgow, where every station tells a story.

Part three of a research series by intern - read the full story: https://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/news/glasgow-subway-heritage-crawl-exploring-the-city-s-architectural-story-underground

🎉 Exciting news! Scottish Civic Trust has received funding from Historic Environment Scotland to deliver My Place – a ne...
04/06/2026

🎉 Exciting news! Scottish Civic Trust has received funding from Historic Environment Scotland to deliver My Place – a new three-year programme connecting more people with Scotland’s historic environment and exploring the positive impact heritage can have on health, wellbeing, and community resilience.

Through partnerships with 15 schools and 15 heritage venues across Scotland, we'll engage young people and other underrepresented audiences, train volunteers and staff, celebrate community-led climate and equality action, and create Scotland’s first dataset measuring the wellbeing benefits of heritage engagement.

With £180,000 awarded across two projects over three years, this investment will help demonstrate how heritage can build healthier, happier, and more connected communities.

In Tomorrow’s Glasgow, an archival vision of the city, planners saw parks, gardens, and civic spaces as essential to mod...
29/05/2026

In Tomorrow’s Glasgow, an archival vision of the city, planners saw parks, gardens, and civic spaces as essential to modern urban life, not afterthoughts. From Glasgow Green to Kelvingrove Park, open spaces were framed as the backbone of a healthier, more connected city.

But even then, a key question emerged: it’s not just about how much green space a city has, but who can actually access it.

Decades later, we’re still living in that ‘future’, and still asking the same questions about equity, design, and how we use the spaces around us.

Part two of a research series by intern Michelle Edgar - read the full story: https://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/news/a-1960-s-vision-of-glasgow-s-future-seen-from-today

We are delighted to have been awarded £20,000 from The Merchants House of Glasgow to support the delivery of works at th...
26/05/2026

We are delighted to have been awarded £20,000 from The Merchants House of Glasgow to support the delivery of works at the To***co Merchants’ House. This generous grant from the Dean of Guild Court Trust will help us continue vital conservation and care work, protecting the building’s unique character and ensuring it remains an important part of Scotland’s built heritage.

This support marks another important milestone in our £250,000 campaign celebrating 250 Years of the To***co Merchants’ House — and we are thrilled to now be over halfway towards reaching our goal. Thanks to the commitment of our supporters and partners, real progress is being made to safeguard this remarkable historic landmark for future generations while supporting the Scottish Civic Trust’s ongoing work to protect and celebrate Scotland’s built environment.

Join us in shaping the next chapter of Glasgow’s heritage. Every contribution helps keep the story of the To***co Merchants’ House alive for generations to come: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/250for250

Today, on Africa Day, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, resilience and contributions of African communities acr...
25/05/2026

Today, on Africa Day, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, resilience and contributions of African communities across the world and here in Scotland.

First established in 1963 by the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union, Africa Day is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and unity of African nations, while recognising the ongoing importance of culture, identity and community.

Across the globe, people mark the day through music, dance, fashion, literature, arts and storytelling that celebrate African heritage and the strength of the African diaspora.

As part of our Diverse Heritage project, Scottish Civic Trust is proud to partner with African and Caribbean Elders in Scotland, African and Caribbean Women’s Association, Bangladesh Association Glasgow, and local community researcher Shani Whyte to promote the Diverse Heritage Mini-Library: https://scottishcivictrust.org.uk/activities/diverse-heritage/diverse-heritage-mini-library

The mini-library highlights books exploring the varied and rich heritage of Scotland’s many communities, helping to share stories, preserve histories and celebrate the diverse people who shape Scotland today.

Proceeds from book purchases will support ongoing research and community-led work celebrating Scotland’s diverse heritage.

If you are interested in purchasing a book from the Diverse Heritage Mini-Library, please contact [email protected]

Together, through storytelling, heritage and shared histories, we can continue building a more inclusive understanding of Scotland’s past, present and future.

Part one of a research series by intern Michelle Edgar - extremely timely to current discussions around care in the city...
15/05/2026

Part one of a research series by intern Michelle Edgar - extremely timely to current discussions around care in the city. Learn about local initiative.

1970’s Glasgow was facing decline and negative headlines - but Facelift Glasgow supported by the Scottish Civic Trust, flipped the narrative.

It showed that real change doesn’t come just from institutions, but from everyday people taking pride in their streets, schools, and shared spaces. Cleaning, planting, and improving their communities together. From back courts to tree planting projects, small actions added up to a city-wide movement of care and renewal.

More than just beautification, it was about how Glaswegians saw their own city: not as broken, but as worth investing in.

Read the full story on the website: https://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/news/facelift-glasgow-1971-1976-when-a-city-came-together-to-let-glasgow-polish

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