The Scottish Government has awarded £350,000 to develop three community-
The joint bid between Uist Wool, Kildonan Museum and Taigh Chearsabhagh aims to support local arts and crafts enterprises and local culture in order to attract more tourists to the area and enhance the wider local economy.
Under the banner of the Uist Heritage Regeneration Programme, Uist Wool will built
a wool centre -
Kildonan Museum is to extend and develop their facility to increase the number of displays with the intention of increasing footfall in the building.
Taigh Chearsabhagh will work in a partnership with CnES to exhibit the collections of both North Uist Historical Society and the Comhairle to attract more visitors.
The cash comes from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) which has been developed partnership with local authorities to deliver new and improved infrastructure in deprived areas.
Housing and Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess said: “Regenerating disadvantaged communities is a key priority for the Scottish Government.”
She added: “I am delighted to join with COSLA in announcing this £14 million investment in 18 projects under the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund.
“Not only will these projects help transform neighbourhoods and deliver real benefits to local communities, but they will also contribute to stimulating economic growth by supporting and creating jobs.”
Major cash boost for heritage projects
24 November 2014