Funded by Glasgow City Council and delivered by Glasgow City Heritage Trust, the Heritage Building Viability Grant Scheme intends to put floorspace in some of Glasgow’s most significant buildings back to work.

This grant programme will be aimed at historic properties to deliver capital works.

The scheme is now open for applications. The grants range from £15,000 to £350,000, available for listed buildings in Glasgow.

Works including services, fire safety measures, internal finishes, professional fees and other adaptations which can assist the reuse of the space will be funded by the grants. 

As part of the council’s 2026/27 budget in February this year, the funding allocation was agreed. The City Administration Committee greenlit Glasgow City Heritage Trust to administer the scheme in March this year.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, depute leader and convener for Housing, Development and Built Heritage at Glasgow City Council, said: “Glasgow’s listed buildings are among the city’s greatest assets, and we want to see them full of life, not standing empty. 

“Ending empty property relief has encouraged many owners to bring their buildings back into use.  

“But we recognise that for some properties, the cost of the work needed is simply too great.”

Dr Erin Russo, grants manager of Glasgow City Heritage Trust, said: “Too many of the city’s historic buildings sit vacant due to the viability gap. 

“This £1million grant fund is about breaking that deadlock. By administering these grants, we can help get these buildings working again for the city, supporting building owners and our historic built environment.  

“We would encourage any owner of a vacant listed building in Glasgow to get in touch with our grants team to find out whether their project could be eligible.”