Banff Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) and Banff Renaissance Project

The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is the Heritage Lottery Fund's grant giving programme for the repair and regeneration of the historic environment in towns and cities throughout the UK. In May 2003, the Banff was forwarded as a candidate for inclusion in the Townscape Heritage Initiative programme. 

The aim of the project is the rehabilitation of the historic core of the Banff Outstanding Conservation Area. This is to be achieved by the following means:

• The restoration of key historic properties which are in poor structural condition
• The infilling of two gap sites situated in prominent locations which were formerly occupied by Listed Buildings.
• Providing a facelift scheme for shop fronts
• Developing a ‘town scheme’ grant fund to assist private property owners with the repair and maintenance of their properties
• Implementing a programme of upgrade of pedestrian areas in a manner sympathetic to the Town’s historic fabric.

The Heritage Lottery Fund, Aberdeenshire Council, Communities Scotland, Banff & MacDuff ESSG, Banff Preservation Society, Scottish Enterprise Grampian, ATP Banff & MacDuff and Historic Scotland are jointly contributing £6.25 million to fund the project.

 

Brief History of Banff - Established in the 12th Century AD Banff has continued to grow, becoming the town it is today.

 

Small Grants Scheme and How to Apply - The grants are to assist property owners to conserve, repair or maintain their buildings to a heritage standard.

 

Examples of Grant Funded Work - Understand the different types of work that qualify for grant funding.

 

Examples of Building Projects within Banff - Find out more about actual works undertaken in Banff, including before and after photographs.