Huge news! The Architectural Heritage Fund is officially kicking off a massive year of celebration for our 50th anniversary in 2026. We’ve supported thousands of projects and invested over £180 million in heritage-led regeneration since 1976, and now we're celebrating this massive impact! (1/4)

This is a fantastic resource. Spent many an hour going through all the historical maps.

Good advice spotted in Glasgow earlier today.

A new #UrbanPrehistory blog post, Close to home, considering the impact of development-led archaeology on the story of the Lanarkshire town I grew up in, Larkhall. 'This deep time dive took on something of an investigation into my own prehistory' theurbanprehistorian.wordpress.com/2026/01/08/c...

Upcoming @scottishcinemas.org Talk! Me & Gary Painter are giving our illustrated double-act talk about Glasgow cinema - both the old buildings & the city itself on screen - for @glasgowheritage.bsky.social on Feb 25. Unfortunately sold out already but let them know if any demand for an encore!

Watching the finale of Stranger Things, it’s good to see the Duffer Brothers were clearly inspired to film the Dimension X / Abyss alien landscape scenes to pay homage to the great Doctor Who story City of Death, written by Douglas Adams and filmed at BBC Television centre in 1979.

Hello from 1982, where we're all excitedly enjoying Peter Davison's debut as Doctor Who. Except in Scotland, where we enjoyed it at 3.30 this afternoon, because.

Watching the finale of Stranger Things, it’s good to see the Duffer Brothers were clearly inspired to film the Dimension X / Abyss alien landscape scenes to pay homage to the great Doctor Who story City of Death, written by Douglas Adams and filmed at BBC Television centre in 1979.

More early-C18th gravestones from Currie Kirkyard, for those who find a good memento mori oddly cheering.

Hadn't noticed this before, but the railway beneath the tree at Central Station comes with its own wee Blue Lagoon, for all your late-night deep-fried needs.

📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our Annual Review 2024/25, showcasing our work in supporting heritage and community-led regeneration across the UK. Take a look at what we've been up to and read about some brilliant #AHFsupported projects. ➡️ bit.ly/4iQSAft

@legopolis.bsky.social I saw this and thought of you… #SpiralStaircase

Great advert for @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social !

🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station! We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower. Learn more: 👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83

Positive news for Rothesay Pavilion! The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives. We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project. www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...

Calling all charity & social enterprise leaders, chairs & trustees in Scotland! Meet funders, find new resources, and connect with your peers at this upcoming event. Our Development Manager for Scotland, @gordonbarr.scot, will be attending. Will you be joining? More details below. 👇

AHF has supported Millport Town Hall with over £40k in #HESsupported grants since 2018 supporting its regeneration. Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.

Lovely morning for a trip down to Millport, and good to see the historic Crocodile Rock looking good!

🚨 The #HeritageImpactFund (HIF) has reached a major milestone, with £10 million in loan offers now approved to support the reuse and regeneration of historic buildings across the UK! Learn more about the HIF and this landmark achievement: ➡️ bit.ly/47nGS80

Really pleased that work will start next year on repairing the Category A-listed Soutar’s Shop in Birse, enabling the unique time capsule to open to visitors. We have supported this project with a series of William Grant Foundation and #HESsupported grants. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Quite an achievement by the BBC to write about this ash without mentioning the single most remarkable thing about it, which is that it's the last survivor of a row of trees that were there as early as 1857. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great news - two #AHFsupported projects have been shortlisted for the 2025 SURF Awards. 🎉 A big congratulations to: - The Y Centre Perth, shortlisted for Housing and Regeneration. - No 30 The Square Huntly, shortlisted for Community Led Regeneration. surf.scot/2025-surf-aw...

They also do most excellent merchandise!

The beautiful Cat. A-listed Tarlair Lido at Macduff; restored by its local community & now a welcoming cafe/meeting space. We are supporting their next phase of works to reopen the pools for swimming with an #HESsupported grant. Go visit for stunning views & tasty scones! friendsoftarlair.co.uk

📢 Calling all fundraisers! We are currently looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our team. Could it be you? The deadline for applications is 25 September 2025. You can find more details in the link below. 👇

We welcomed #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts from across the UK to Portsoy today for a chance to compare notes, share updates & hear from host North East Scotland Preservation Trust celebrating 40 years regenerating historic buildings - including Sail Loft & current projects at the Cat. A-listed harbour.

Not a bad view to wake up to.

Great to see that the Bernat Klein Studio Coalition has now been given the keys for this unique A-listed textile studio. 🗝 We're really pleased to be supporting the next stage of this project, which will see the building repaired and restored for future generations. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I take full responsibility for the terrible pun in the article title 😇

Pretty cool to get a wave from the current actual Spider-Man within minutes of getting off the train into Glasgow city centre today.

Achievement unlocked - utilising a historic pissoir while on holiday in Stockholm. It’s situated behind the Nobel museum! www.atlasobscura.com/places/kalla...

Law book indexes be like....

What was it really like working with Jim Henson? I spent years tracking down the puppeteers, writers, directors and other creatives who helped bring the magic to life. Their stories became Rainbow Connections: Volume One, out 31st July 🌈 Find out more: jonathanmelville.substack.com/p/rainbow-co...

Just back from my holidays to discover this fantastic new book by @jonmelville.bsky.social on my doorstep - I was lucky enough to read a prerelease version & Kermit is looking forward to getting stuck into the actual published book of Rainbow Connections - Volume 1!

Great to see that repairs are nearing completion at 9 High Street in Whithorn - a project that we supported with a #HESsupported grant in 2022. As part of the project, young people have been gaining hands-on experience and learning all about traditional craft skills. ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Congrats to Huntly Development Trust. The transformation of Number 30,The Square, has won the top award at this year's Scottish Civic Trust My Place Awards.🏆 We're pleased to have supported this project with a #HESsupported grant. See more about its win: ⬇️ scottishcivictrust.org.uk/news/huntly-...

@dmoren.com Re Clockwise- if you’re a fan of Gonger need to check out Furchester Hotel - the UK Sesame Street spin off where he originated (also sometimes featuring Biscuit Monster - Cookie Monster’s British cousin!). Also Gonger performer Warrick Brownlow-Pike is on IG: www.instagram.com/warrickbp

@michaelgoodier.bsky.social “Impossible” to compare English Doctor salaries to any other countries?! I can think of 3 other countries, quite close to England - one just above, two just to the left of it, which have *very similar* National Health Services which could make quite a useful comparison…

Really hoping we don’t get a hosepipe ban in place, or I won’t be able to water the cat.

And glad this bothy project up in Orkney, the repair of Burnmouth Bothy, looks to be moving ahead www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/high.... One of the few remaining heather thatched bothies, one @archhfund.org.uk recently helped with a small grant. Lovely part of the world too! @gordonbarr.scot

The Key to Success! 🗝 Three #AHFsupported groups across Scotland have recently taken ownership of historic buildings at the heart of their communities – a major milestone that will enable them to develop their heritage as important assets for the future. Find out more: 👉 bit.ly/45UslAx

It was a pleasure to be at the opening of The Ridge’s new support centre on Black Bull Close, Dunbar, yesterday. It’s great to see two 18th-century buildings rescued from ruin and opened up to help the charity provide essential services and skills training to the local community. (1/3)

Riser Perhaps a poem Would have slowed a climber Made them to slide their phone Into a bag or pocket Hold a handrail for a daunder And a slow wonder Until by some magic They reached the top Unscathed, but better #PegsPoyums

The staircase *really* isn’t very enthusiastic about anyone stepping on it…

📣 We’re excited to have awarded an #HESsupported grant to help keep the wheel turning on the revival of the Mill of Benholm. Mill of Benholm Enterprise plan to restore the A-listed Mill to full working order & transform it into a visitor attraction & community hub. Learn more: 👉 bit.ly/4k1jNeD

Companies should, by law, be forced to tell you before you make your purchase which courier service they use. Yours, ‘Expected Evri delivery two days ago’

Meanwhile it was nice to spot our new @glasgowgardenfestival.org walking trail that takes you round the former site of the Glasgow Garden Festival 1988 out in the wild in leaflet stands across Glasgow today! You can also download a digital copy at glasgowgardenfestival.org

Great to be in London yesterday at the Cinema Museum giving a @scottishcinemas.org update for the AGM of @CTheatreAssoc - the core of the collection there is from Aberdeen so lots of Scottish cinema artefacts on display!