HLF is a partner in Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology in 2017 and through Stories, Stones and Bones is offering grants of £3,000 to £10,000 to encourage everyone to take advantage of all that heritage has to offer.

Applying is straightforward with a short application form and a quick decision. And with the first deadline on Friday 30 September, there’s still two weeks to put ideas forward.

Lucy Casot, Head of HLF Scotland said: “We are very excited about Stories, Stones and Bones. It’s a real opportunity to open the door to people that don’t normally get involved in heritage and let them see what it has to offer. I can assure them, they will be surprised and delighted.”

Celebrate Scotland's history

Through HLF, more than £800million of National Lottery players’ money has been invested in Scotland’s heritage. Projects are happening all over the country, touching the lives of those involved - whether it's sharing stories across generations, digging to unearth clues that history has left behind, or volunteering to teach young people about the past.

[quote=Anna James, Stories, Stones and Bones Grants Development Officer]“Don’t let the fact that you haven’t applied to HLF, or indeed any organisation, for a grant before put you off. It’s a far simpler process than you might think.”[/quote]

“I would encourage anyone that has an idea for a project to get in touch," said Anna James, Stories, Stones and Bones Grants Development Officer. "Don’t let the fact that you haven’t applied to HLF, or indeed any organisation, for a grant before put you off. It’s a far simpler process than you might think and we’re here to help.”

Shine a light on what gives Scotland and its people a unique identity by celebrating its history and heritage during what is going to be a very special year.

How to apply

You can apply quickly and easily using the material on the Sharing Heritage programme page.

If you’ve got a question about applying, please contact the Scotland development team to get their advice.

There are two deadlines – Friday 30 September 2016 and Tuesday 31 January 2017.