Tarbert Heritage Scheme

The scheme is a £3.2 million partnership project, funded by:

• Historic Environment Scotland (£999,997); 
• National Lottery Heritage Fund (£850,000); 
• Argyll and Bute Council (£650,000); and, 
• Property owners.

The project will run from 2026 - March 2031.

What will the project do?

Tarbert Heritage Scheme will deliver a co-ordinated programme of investment and activity, through:

• the offer of grant to owners of heritage properties;
• the provision of skills training, and heritage education opportunities; and
• encouraging community participation in a range of events designed to promote and celebrate Tarbert’s history. 

The project focuses on Tarbert’s shopping core (highlighted by the yellow boundary).

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Level of investment 

A total of £1.45m will be offered in grant to support property owners make repairs to their historic buildings and shopfronts in Tarbert’s shopping core.

Long-term vision

Tarbert Heritage Scheme aims to:

• Improve the quality and availability of housing;
• Strengthen the local economy and tourism offer:
• Build resilience through skills and community capacity: and
• Ensure Tarbert’s historic environment is protected for future generations.

Contact details

Claire Hallybone
Tarbert Heritage Scheme Project Officer
Phone: 01369 707121
Email: claire.hallybone@argyll-bute.gov.uk