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Historic grants consultation
06/08/2004
A three month consultation has been launched into the
future of Government grants for the repair of historic
buildings and to seek views on a proposed new scheme; the
Historic Environment Regeneration Fund.
Frank McAveety, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport,
said:
"Since Historic Scotland was established in 1991 they
have awarded over £140 million in grants to safeguard our
built heritage. This money has generated match funding in
excess of £300 million. This represents an enormous
investment and commitment to Scotland's architectural past
and our cultural heritage.
"It is vital to make sure that every penny of this grant
money goes to the most deserving causes and in the most
efficient way. We propose setting up an Historic
Environment Regeneration Fund, which should enable Historic
Scotland to do even more to tackle the decline of some
historic areas and to realise the potential of the historic
environment in terms of economic and community
regeneration."
Historic Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish
Executive and was set up in 1991 to safeguard the nation's
built heritage and promote its understanding and enjoyment.
Historic Scotland is full accountable to Scottish
Ministers.