A £1 million grant scheme has been launched to help owners return Glasgow's vacant listed buildings to productive use.

The Heritage Building Viability Grant Scheme, funded by Glasgow City Council and delivered by Glasgow City Heritage Trust, aims to bring floorspace in key historic properties back into use, creating premises for businesses, supporting jobs and protecting the city's architectural heritage.

Targeting historic assets, the programme will support capital works to ensure a sustainable future for these spaces.

Applications are now open, with awards from £15,000 to £350,000 available for listed buildings in Glasgow. Eligible works include building services, fire safety measures, internal finishes, professional fees and other adaptations that enable reuse.

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The £1 million allocation was agreed as part of the council's 2026/27 budget in February 2026, and the City Administration Committee approved Glasgow City Heritage Trust to administer the scheme in March 2026.

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. We are delighted to be working with Glasgow City Heritage Trust to deliver this new scheme."

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."

Owners of vacant listed buildings in Glasgow can find out more about eligibility and how to apply at www.glasgowheritage.org.uk, or by emailing [email protected].