{"id":7895,"date":"2014-06-20T17:28:59","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T16:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=7895"},"modified":"2014-06-20T17:28:59","modified_gmt":"2014-06-20T16:28:59","slug":"sg-he-funding-for-201516-opens-scotlands-he-bill-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=7895","title":{"rendered":"SG HE funding for 2015\/16 opens Scotland\u2019s HE Bill debate"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Scottish Government (SG) has announced that it will maintain current funding levels for the historic environment (HE) into the next financial year, together with offering details of seven properties that will benefit from Historic Scotland building repair grants, all as part of the opening of the stage one debate in Parliament on the Historic Environment Scotland Bill.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Scottish Government writes<\/span>:
\nGrant funding for Scotland\u2019s historic environment should remain at the current level of around \u00a314.5 million next year, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said.<\/p>\n

Opening a stage one debate on the Historic Environment Scotland Bill, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed she has asked Historic Scotland to maintain its overall grant budget at current levels in 2015\/16.<\/p>\n

And she announced that Historic Scotland will award almost \u00a32 million to seven historic buildings and landmarks across central and North East Scotland.<\/p>\n

The Building Repair Grants, ranging from \u00a326,000 to \u00a3500,000, will see a diverse range of buildings and landmarks brought back into use, securing them for future generations. They include the interior of the Citizen\u2019s Theatre in Glasgow, huts at a former World War II Prisoner of War camp in Comrie, a 15th century tower in Fochabers and a suspension bridge over the River Dee in Ballater.<\/p>\n

Speaking from the Scottish Parliament, Ms Hyslop said: \u2018The historic environment is as much about people than buildings. It\u2019s about what people value and want to see cared for. It is a vital resource in cultural, social and economic terms that can and should deliver greater benefits for communities. The Scottish Government is very ambitious for the historic environment.<\/p>\n

\u2018That is why we developed Scotland\u2019s first ever strategy for the historic environment – \u2018Our Place in Time\u2019 – which sets out a clear vision to produce tangible benefits for this precious resource and ensure it is even better understood, protected and celebrated.<\/p>\n

\u2018In line with that strong ambition I worked very hard to protect Historic Scotland\u2019s external grants programme for this year. Today I can confirm that I have asked the organisation to maintain its annual grant budget at approximately \u00a314.5 million into 2015\/16.\u2019<\/p>\n

She added: \u2018Today\u2019s announcement of \u00a32m to support restoration and repair work at seven historical sites across Scotland takes the amount Historic Scotland has awarded in Building Repair Grants to almost \u00a328 million over the last five years.<\/p>\n

\u2018This underlines the Scottish Government\u2019s commitment to protecting and preserving Scotland\u2019s incredible built heritage for future generations and to ensuring the historic environment continues to play an important role supporting local communities and the Scottish economy.\u2019<\/p>\n

Scottish Government press release<\/a><\/p>\n

BEFS briefing<\/a><\/p>\n

IHBC newsblogs on the Historic Environment Scotland Bill<\/a><\/p>\n

BEFS information on \u2018resourcing Scotland\u2019s heritage\u2019, including training and events<\/p>\n

BEFS on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

IHBC newsblogs on heritage funding<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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