Buildings/heritage/tech/Muppets fan, ex-scientist.
Works @archhfund.org.uk Scotland
50% of @ScottishCinemas.org
33% of @glasgowgardenfestival.org
Also at @[email protected]
Gordon Barr
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Visiting Aberdeen’s Cat B-listed Wallace Tower today. Built c.1600 in city centre, moved to Seaton Park in 1960s, & now restored after nearly 30 years of dereliction by Tillydrone Community Development Trust. @archhfund.org.uk supported project with William Grant Foundation grants in 2023 & 2025.
Visiting Aberdeen’s Cat B-listed Wallace Tower today. Built c.1600 in city centre, moved to Seaton Park in 1960s, & now restored after nearly 30 years of dereliction by Tillydrone Community Development Trust. @archhfund.org.uk supported project with William Grant Foundation grants in 2023 & 2025.
We're delighted to have been able to help unlock a new future for Thornhill's Cat C listed former police station with some viability funding to help Old School Thornhill investigate the evidence for how best to adapt it for potential housing and childcare uses!
This is Aberdeen’s C-listed @belmontcinema.bsky.social
First showing films in 1898, it is now being revived as city’s only community-led independent cinema, education centre & café bar.
@archhfund.org.uk helped with an #HESsupported grant in 2024 to help develop sustainable plans for its future.
This is Aberdeen’s C-listed @belmontcinema.bsky.social
First showing films in 1898, it is now being revived as city’s only community-led independent cinema, education centre & café bar.
@archhfund.org.uk helped with an #HESsupported grant in 2024 to help develop sustainable plans for its future.
At Scottish Historic Environment Forum #SHEF2026 today in Glasgow: Jo and I were manning a table in Connections Space & making plenty of connections while @memckeague.bsky.social was also on the panel about Economic & Creative renewal - a topic close to the heart of us here at @archhfund.org.uk !
Good to be in Glasgow today to hear from new Scotland Culture Minister, Màiri McAllan. In the wake of last night, big emphasis on the positive role heritage & culture needs to play in communities. Also good to finally meet @murphyniallgla.bsky.social on the economic renewal panel! @archhfund.org.uk
Following its transformation into an activity centre, it is fantastic to see that the former Dalbeattie Primary School will soon be buzzing with life again. 🚲
We are pleased to have supported the early stages of this project with a #HESsupported development grant.
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Once a thriving hotel, this building gradually fell into decline & closed in 1990.
Today, it has been repurposed to provide affordable homes for local families.
“I am very thankful for my tenancy at ‘The Grapes’, it’s a beautiful home.” #AHF50
Learn more: 👇
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From a dilapidated kirk to a vibrant focal point for the local community and visitors – Papa Stour Kirk has been redeveloped as a community centre and is inspiring further renewal on this beautiful, remote island.
Learn more about this Project of the Week for #AHF50:
ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...
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Young cyclists in Dalbeattie will get a chance to qualify for a world championships next month.
📣 New grant announcement!
Pleased to have awarded a #HESsupported grant to Old School Thornhill to help them explore plans to acquire the former Thornhill Police Station and develop it for use as a childcare facility, with affordable housing above.
Find out more: 👇
ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
