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Vacancy: Grants Officer
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ABOUT US
We connect people to their heritage.
Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity that aims to ensure the city’s World Heritage status benefits everyone. We want to connect people to their heritage in everything we do – through the conservation of historic buildings, delivering improvements to public places, or engaging people directly through education.
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Explore Edinburgh
Learn about the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, see highlights of the World Heritage Site, and explore its iconic buildings, monuments and streets.
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See what we do – you’ll find some of our completed projects here, both local and international.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Funding & Advice
Do you live in a historic building? Apply for a grant from our Conservation Funding Programme, or get advice on looking after your historic property, and how to make it more energy efficient.
Classroom resources & practical skills
Learning
Get online resources for classroom lessons on Edinburgh’s fascinating history, and discover how you can learn traditional building skills through training and apprenticeships.
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Join our membership programme and enjoy exclusive events around Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, make a donation, become a volunteer, sign up to our newsletter and more.
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Protecting the past to build a better future
The KORU Project is working in Turkey to develop the local capacity to protect the rich heritage in the southern…
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31-01-2019
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Vacancy: Communications and Engagement Officer
Edinburgh World Heritage is looking to appoint an ambitious and creative Communications and Engagement professional to this important role within…
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