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Search the Public Notice PortalA fresh push to breathe new life into historic buildings and celebrate a village’s heritage is underway.
The centre of Lochwinnoch is the focus of the new Cornerstones project, led by Renfrewshire Council, aiming to channel investment into the village’s built heritage while empowering the community to shape its future.
Backed by a total of £90,000 in early-stage funding—£45,000 each from Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund—the project will focus on creating detailed regeneration plans centred on conservation and community identity.
Councillor Andy Steel, convener of the economy and regeneration board at Renfrewshire Council, said: "This funding from Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund is a powerful acknowledgement of Lochwinnoch’s heritage and its importance to local communities.
"We’re looking forward to working with residents and local organisations to support the development of the full project proposal.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for people to try and secure investment in Lochwinnoch’s heritage buildings and celebrate its unique architecture and history."
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The funding will be used to engage with residents and stakeholders over the next 12 months, with the goal of submitting an application for a larger, second round of funding that would make the full five-year project possible.
Dr Susan O’Connor, head of grants at Historic Environment Scotland, said: "Heritage-led regeneration has the power to strengthen communities, support local economies and protect the places that matter most.
"Lochwinnoch has a wealth of heritage to draw from, with its rich architectural identity and strong sense of place.
"It's important for us to support this early‑stage funding that puts community at the heart of the process, inviting local people to shape plans from the outset and ensuring the village’s history plays an important part in its future."
The project will focus on the historic core of Lochwinnoch, including the conservation area stretching from Main Street and High Street to the junction of Calder Street and Church Street, Harvey Square, and the Parish Church of Lochwinnoch.
Other key sites include Auld Simon and the Calder United Free Church.
Within the project boundaries are one A-listed building, 10 B-listed buildings, eight C-listed buildings, and 18 shopfronts—all potential candidates for repair, reuse, and enhancement.
Caroline Clark, National Lottery Heritage Fund director for Scotland, said: "We know that heritage, and the shared stories it tells, shape community identity and underpins pride in place.
"In our 10-year strategy, Heritage 2033, we outlined a renewed focus on the potential for heritage to support thriving places and build connections.
"With our support, the Cornerstones project will develop proposals centred on Lochwinnoch’s built heritage to create opportunities that will benefit the whole community as well as supporting the local economy."
If the second round of funding is secured, the full Cornerstones project is expected to run for five years beginning in July 2028.
Community engagement is expected to start this autumn and will continue throughout the development phase.
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