What’s New - Scotland
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Women’s Quad Sculls become the 300th female medallists since advent of National Lottery funding, demonstrating progress for women’s sport
31st July 2024
Following Great Britain’s gold medal in the Women’s Quad Sculls, 300 women have won their first medal at a Summer Games (Olympic & Paralympic) since National Lottery funding was introduced in 1997.
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Former Strictly star and Invictus Games gold medalist, JJ Chalmers, joins The National Lottery on the hunt for the UK’s Game Changers
20th May 2024
As part of the National Lottery’s 30th Birthday celebrations, former Royal Marine Commando and broadcaster, JJ Chalmers, has launched the search to find 30 people who have done extraordinary things over the last 30 years with the help of The National Lottery.
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New research for National Lottery Open Week reveals how many of us want to stop scrolling and open up to new experiences
28th February 2024
Bill Bailey and Scarlett Moffatt, National Lottery Open Week ambassadors, encourage the nation to get out there and experience something new.
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The National Lottery Open Week returns this spring with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK
14th February 2024
To say thank you for the £30 million raised for Good Causes every week by players, hundreds of National Lottery funded venues across the UK will be offering free entry, discounts and special offers throughout National Lottery Open Week.
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Volunteer group remembering the lost souls of Hartwood Paupers Cemetery wins Scottish Project of the Year Award
7th December 2023
A community group who came together to restore an old paupers’ graveyard at the former Hartwood Asylum near Shotts has won a top national award.
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Our top National Lottery funded locations to visit this Christmas
27th November 2023
With December in full swing, take a look at some of our top picks for the holiday season at National Lottery funded venues and locations across the UK.
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Survival expert and environmentalist Ray Mears honours environmental hero with National Lottery Award
26th October 2023
Bushcraft and survival expert, Ray Mears, has honoured an inspirational environmental hero with a National Lottery Award in recognition of his pioneering work restoring lost biodiversity on the Scottish coastline.
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From the grassroots game to the global stage: National Lottery players have huge impacts on Rugby Union
8th October 2023
Explore how National Lottery players impact rugby, just like in the Olympics. Dive into the data and read an exclusive interview with the World Rugby president.
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The National Lottery partners with rugby greats to celebrate grassroots funding across the UK
25th September 2023
As part of a celebration of grassroots rugby and ahead of key matches during the Rugby World Cup, rugby greats showcase National Lottery funding for local clubs.
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'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for Season Two with Sam Quek as the new host
14th September 2023
'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for it's season two, with Sam Quek as the new host, sharing the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding.
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17 phenomenal projects in the running for iconic National Lottery Award
11th September 2023
17 projects from across the UK are appealing for votes to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year 2023.
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The incredible impact of the National Lottery on refugees and asylum seekers across the UK
27th June 2023
We delve into our data to spotlight the incredible impact of the National Lottery has had on refugees and asylum seekers who had to leave their countries to start a new life in the UK.